Report from Mexico's Borders

$2,964.19 raised

Created by Latin American Relief Fund

Our Story

The Latin American Relief Fund supports humanitarian organizations that assist migrants and refugees in Mexico, including the Albergue ABBA migrant shelter in Celaya, Guanajuato. LARF seeks to raise awareness of the plight of migrants fleeing poverty, violence,and the consequences of climate change.

Join our fascinating conversation between LARF Board Member, immigration attorney Rebecca Eichler and award-winning filmmaker, Victoria Bruce. Both women have recently visited Mexico's northern and southern borders and will discuss what they saw and what it means for Albergue ABBA.

With your help, ABBA is be able to provide the following:

An educational program for long-term residents, focusing on in-demand practical skills
Ongoing medical care, physical therapy, and rehabilitation to migrants who have suffered amputations
Mental health care and support by a trained full-time psychologist

Latin American Relief Fund is a tax-exempt public charity (federal tax ID #823085297). All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. No goods or services were provided in exchange for your generous financial donation.

15 donations

Rachel Jones

$255.93

4 years ago

Judith Gille

Dear Rachel Jones, Thank you for your generosity. We, and the staff and migrants at ABBA House, are so grateful for your donation. Judith Gille Board President

4 years ago

Laura Seltzer-Duny

$30.98

thank you for good work you do.

4 years ago

Sher Davidson

Thank you, Laura, It's heartwarming work for sure. We appreciate your donation and all the support we get from people like you. Warm regards, Sher Davidson Outgoing President of LARF

4 years ago

Gabrielle Shatan

$40

4 years ago

Sher Davidson

Dear Gabrielle, Thank you for your donation to LARF. We hope you enjoyed the Webinar. Every donation helps in our mission to keep ABBA House open and serving the migrants and refugees. We hope you will consider becoming a monthly sustainer. No amount is too small. Warm regards, Sher Davidson Outgoing President of the board,

4 years ago

Lisa Koenig

$41.21

4 years ago

Sher Davidson

Dear Lisa, Thank you so much for your donation to LARF. We hope you enjoyed the webinar. It's people like you that help us fulfill our mission to support ABBA House and all they do for the migrants and refugees. Warm regards, Sher and Gary Davidson Founders of LARF outgoing President and Treasurer

4 years ago

Joe Bruce

$30.98

4 years ago

Sher Davidson

Thank you, Joe, for your donation and for the support people like you give to our mission helping ABBA House support migrants and refugees! Every dollar counts! Warm regards, Sher Davidson Founder and outgoing President of LARF

4 years ago

Victoria Pierce

$51.43

4 years ago

Sher Davidson

Thank you, Victoria, For you kind and generous donation to LARF. It's people like you that help us fulfill the LARF mission to continue supporting ABBA House and the people it serves, the many migrants and refugees coming through Mexico. You are an AMIGO! Make it official and donate any amount monthly, becoming a sustaining donor! Warm regards, Sher Davidson Founder and outgoing President of LARF

4 years ago

David lippman

$20.76

4 years ago

Sher Davidson

Thanks, David, for your always great support---and the info you supply also. Good to see Honey and you at the webinar. Hope we can connect in SMA or on the East Coast in the fall! Warmly, Sher

4 years ago

Donor wishes to stay anonymous

$20.76

4 years ago

Judith Gille

Thank you for your generous donation to the Latin American Relief Fund. We and the staff and migrants at ABBA House are very grateful for your support. Judith Gille Board President

4 years ago

Gabrielle Shatan

$20.76

4 years ago

Sher Davidson

Dear Gabrielle, Thank you for registering for our LARF Webinar and for your donation. We hope you will consider becoming a sustaining member of LARF, an AMIGO, donating each month. No amount is too small! We look forward to seeing you at the webinar. Warm regards, Sher Davidson Outgoing President of LARF

4 years ago

ellen yost

$102.56

4 years ago

Sher Davidson

Dear Ellen, Thank you, muchas gracias for signing up for our webinar and donating to LARF. We appreciate your support and hope you will consider becoming a monthly sustaining donor, an AMIGO. No amount is too small. Warm regards, Sher Davidson Outgoing President of LARF

4 years ago

Donate Now

$20 One-Time

$20 provides education for ABBA residents for 1 day. Rather than allowing long-term residents to languish all day, LARF supports an educational program that provides practical skills for migrants.

$30 One-Time

$30 provides 1 pair of crutches for an amputee. ABBA is the only shelter in Mexico that houses long-term migrants who have suffered the loss of a limb, a common hazard of riding atop La Bestia, the fast-moving cargo train.

$40 One-Time

$40 provides psychiatric medication for 1 migrant for 1 month. ABBA's staff includes a full-time trained psychologist who is able to provide mental heath care to traumatized migrants.

$50 One-Time

$50 pays for 1 set of x-rays for an amputee. ABBA is the only shelter in Mexico providing prostheses for amputees. During their long recovery period, migrants require several sets of x-rays.

$50 One-Time

BE A LARF AMIGO! The needs of Albergue are ongoing and we are grateful to count on your continued support.

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