In the wake of the mass casualty event that took place on August 3, 2019, local, state and community agencies identified the need to stand up a resiliency center for long-term community recovery. In collaboration with county and city governments and funding through the Office of the Governor, United Way of El Paso County was entrusted to be the backbone agency to host the center and lead efforts in long-term recovery.
The El Paso United Family Resiliency Center (FRC) opened its doors on December 19, 2019 offering a place of healing and support dedicated to serving those directly and indirectly impacted by the tragedy.
In addition to our on-going services, we lead the remembrance efforts each year to honor the lives of those we lost.
WHY/ EVENT DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of the El Paso United Day of Remembrance 2023 is to provide a safe space for the community to come together and honor the lives that were lost in the 2019 tragedy, but also to reflect on the tenacity of our city as attendees participate in healing activities, such as sound baths, yoga, and meditation. As in previous years, the luminarias will light up Ascarate Park and the healing garden, symbolizing our community’s path to long-term healing.
WHAT
We need 20 to 30 volunteers to make the luminarias on August 2nd and 60 and 80 volunteers to set up luminarias on August 3rd before the event starts.
WHEN:
August 2nd from 8 AM- 12:30 PM
August 3rd from 3:30 PM- 5:30 PM
WHERE:
Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta Dr, El Paso, TX 79905
