Tag: Good Neighbor Settlement House
US Rep. Gonzalez announces $18M in funding for Valley migrant services
South Texas border communities that offer services to migrants will be receiving additional support from the federal government in the form of nearly $18 million.
Valley cities, aid groups get more migrant funding
Several Rio Grande Valley cities and humanitarian aid groups will soon receive millions in additional federal funding to help pay for providing humanitarian services to undocumented migrants.
Brownsville, Harlingen shelters host feasts for those in need
It’s the time of year when the prospect of a serious feast looms large, and when charity organizations and homeless shelters go all out to make sure those less fortunate don’t get left out.
Good Neighbor practiced actionable faith reaching 70 years fighting homelessness in RGV
Seventy years ago, the women from the First United Methodist Church in Brownsville decided to put their faith into action by opening the Good Neighbor Settlement House and help residents of the Buena Vida community. This week, they’re celebrating their continued commitment to their mission.
Good Neighbor Settlement House to stage fashion show
Good Neighbor Settlement House will be hosting its first fundraising event since the start of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic—and its first charity fashion show.
Good Neighbor serves Thanksgiving meals
Clients at Good Neighbor Settlement House were treated to an early Thanksgiving meal on Wednesday in Brownsville.
Turkey, stuffing, corn, mashed potatoes and green beans...
Good Neighbor Settlement House collects donations
The Good Neighbor Settlement House continues to seek donations that will be provided to its clients at their Dec. 1 Posada event.
Donations of mini-speakers...
Renovations underway: Good Neighbor Settlement House upgrades
On a recent visit to the Good Neighbor Settlement House near downtown Brownsville, the aroma of baked chicken filled the kitchen area.
The kitchen staff...
Preparing for families: More asylum seekers expected in Brownsville
The number of asylum seekers arriving in Brownsville has been at a continuous increase for the past couple of weeks.
Sergio Cordova, co-founder at Team...
Good Neighbor provides hundreds of meals
Hundreds of mask-wearing community members visited the Good Neighbor Settlement House to receive a free meal as part of their Thanksgiving celebration.
Entire families showed...