Donations urgently need for Lomas del Poleo families
March 3, 2010
The 17 families who remain at Lomas del Poleo are in dire need of the following: non-perishable food items, water, batteries, kerosene and hygienic items such as toothpaste, soap, shampoo. Several people have asked whether, rather than goods, they can contribute money to help the remaining families. You can send checks made out to Fr. Bill Morton, 816 Magoffin Ave., El Paso TX 79901-1559 and he will hand over cash to Cristina and Juan Carlos for distribution in the colonia.
Lomas del Poleo has been under siege for several years by the powerful Zaragoza family, which claims ownership of the land in a battle that drags on in Mexican agricultural court. Numerous families have left after acts of violence, intimidation, destruction of their homes and restriction of access to the community, which is surrounded by barbed wire and patrolled by armed guards.
Contact information:
Spanish language: foro.lomasdelpoleo@yahoo.com.mx
Bill Morton: missionelpaso@juno.com
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