EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Estrella del Paso has been awarded a $7,500 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation to support its Rights and Relief Legal Support Program.
This initiative aims to advance justice for low-income and disadvantaged immigrant communities in El Paso by expanding Know-Your-Rights outreach and offering pro se assistance to individuals navigating the complex immigration system.
The program provides workshops, community presentations, and guided support for those representing themselves in immigration court.
“This generous support from the Texas Bar Foundation will allow Estrella del Paso to reach more families who often face complex legal challenges without access to reliable guidance,” said Melissa M. Lopez, executive director of Estrella del Paso. “Our community continues to experience significant barriers to justice. This grant will help us provide education, clarity, and hope to those who need it most.”
Since its inception in 1965, the Texas Bar Foundation has awarded more than $30 million in grants to law-related programs.
Supported by members of the State Bar of Texas, it is the nation’s largest charitably funded bar foundation.
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