In our final bulletin of the year, read how we lived out our mission in 2023, how we responded to the Brownsville tragedy last May, and how are planning for a healthier ProBAR in 2024.
News & Updates
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As we bring 2023 to a close, I am reminded of all the incredible strides we have made as a team. This year, we developed a chant: ProBAR Presente, Adelante y Siempre! In this piece, I share some ways in which we lived into our call to service in 2023.
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Tragedy struck outside of the Brownsville, Texas, Bishop Enrique San Pedro Ozanam Center on Sunday, May 7, 2023, when a driver struck several migrants waiting near a bus stop. Ultimately, ten people were injured, and eight people lost their lives, including 18-year-old Jose Javier Cario-Moreno. ProBAR responded by supporting victims and their loved ones, including Jose Javier’s family.
In this piece, we share reflections and words of gratitude from Jose Javier’s father, Mr. Cario-Mijares, about ProBAR’s role during this challenging period.
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In the words of Senior Paralegal Mariana Rodriguez, “ProBAR understands that for us to be great advocates, we need to be well physically and mentally.” With the Wellness Committee, we are living into this commitment and prioritizing ProBAR’s most important resource: our dedicated team of advocates.
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As 2023 concludes, ProBAR would like to share a few of our memories from a tremendous year of teamwork, transition and tremendous impact.
