Latino + Immigration Ministries

In September of 2025, the newly formed Latino + Immigration Ministries was announced. Read the announcements from Bishop Angela Cortinas and Director of Latino + Immigration Ministries, Flor Saldivar.

Click here to read Bishop Cortiñas' message
Click here to read Flor Saldivar's mesage

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How We Serve

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Diocesan Wide Initiatives

Diocese of West Texas Immigrant Crisis Relief Fund‍

The Diocese of West Texas (DWTX) Immigrant Crisis Relief Fund provides financial assistance to diocesan church members experiencing immigration-related hardship. Funds provide support for immigrant church members facing arrest, detention, deportation, sudden loss of income, food and housing insecurity, and other immigration-related concerns.

The Diocese of West Texas is committed to accompanying our immigrant neighbors and improving access to safety and security in these difficult times.

Funds from the Immigrant Crisis Relief Fund can be used to support

Legal expenses
Bond payments
Food Assistance
Rent and utilities
Other expenses

All requests for assistance must be approved and submitted by a church member’s priest. If the church does not have a priest, the application may be submitted by a church warden. Assistance is limited to a one-time grant of $1,500 per household. To apply, click here. Please allow up two business days for review of your application.

Eligibility

Grant funds are available to active members of churches throughout the Diocese of West Texas and are not limited to Hispanic/Latino members.

The DWTX Immigrant Crisis Relief Fund is funded exclusively by donations. To make a tax-deductible contribution to this fund, click here or mail a check to:

Attn: Latino + Immigration Ministries
P.O. Box 6885
San Antonio, TX 78209

For questions or to request more information, email latino@dwtx.org.

Application Process

Submission: Clergy or church warden submits assistance request form. Click here for the form.
Review: A panel of 2-3 diocesan staff members review the request. (Please allow up to 48 hours for review.)
Decision: The review panel shares the decision with the priest or warden who submitted the request.
Processing: The diocese processes award funds and distributes them to the congregation.

Distribution: The church distributes funds to the family or individual.

Ministry Partners

Episcopal Migration Ministries

[National] Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM) lives the call of welcome by supporting refugees, immigrants, and the communities that embrace them as they walk together in The Episcopal Church’s movement to create loving, liberating, and life-giving relationships rooted in compassion. EMM’s desire to honor the inherent value of human connection brings communities together to love their neighbors as themselves.

EMM acts in covenant with individuals and partners to ensure the equity of all voices as they work to serve, engage, and sustain the mission.

Southwestern Texas Synod, ELCA

[South Texas]The Southwestern Texas Synod is proud to be one of the 65 Synods in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The Synod covers a wide area spanning from almost to the western edge of Texas to just north of Austin and down south to the tip of Texas, includes 130 congregations in 8 conferences with over 250+ rostered leaders. Our purpose statement is: God's grace transforms and connects us to learn, to love, to lead. The Southwestern Texas Synod and our partners offer a variety of places, spaces, and opportunities specifically designed to support and connect all people as they grow in faith and discover God’s mission in this world.

Afghans in San Antonio

[San Antonio] Afghans in San Antonio is a new non-profit that gives individuals, congregations, organizations, businesses, and other organizations opportunities to serve Afghan Refugees well by working with San Antonio's refugee organizations guiding the way. People who have received refugee status will be eligible for government benefits, others will come in need of even more goodwill.

Interfaith Welcome Coalition (IWC)

[San Antonio, TX] IWC is an ecumenical, collaborative movement meeting the changing needs of asylum seekers, refugees and at-risk immigrants. Multiple Episcopal churches participate in its various ministries.

'Acción de Gracia Immigration Assistance

[Weslaco and McAllen, TX] Acción de Gracia Immigration Assistance provides legal consultation to migrants who cannot afford it, or those that are not serviced through other organizations, helping people get the documentation they need. This volunteer led, non-profit organization hosts a free, monthly legal clinic at Grace Episcopal Church, Weslaco, as well as providing individual follow up consultations and other support as needed to the surrounding communities. For more information, contact attorney Kenna Giffin, at info@accionimmigration.org.

Texas Border Collaboration Network

[South Texas] A communication and collaboration network of organizations involved in providing direct service, legal aid, advocacy and hospitality for people migrating in the Texas, Mexico border zone.

City of San Antonio - Department of Human Services

The Department of Human Services (DHS) coordinates a Migrant Resource Center with IWC, and other non-profit organizations, across from the downtown Greyhound Bus Station to support legal migrants arriving inSan Antonio as they continue their journeys to sponsors across the country.

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Stay Connected to LATINO + Immigration Ministries

Director of Latino + Immigration Ministries: Flor Saldivar

Click here to subscribe to the Latino + Immigration Ministries newsletter featuring events, volunteer and learning opportunities, news, and prayer requests.

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Click here to view Latino + Immigration Ministries blog articles and events.