OC Women's Resource Center

04/16/2026

We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to Ms. Floyd from Fa Sho BBQ for her remarkable donation of essential items for our ladies. Thank you for your unwavering support and for the delectable BBQ you share with us regularly 🩷

07/26/2025

🏃‍♂️💨 Lace up, El Paso! The 12th Annual HomeRun for the Homeless is almost here! 🏃‍♀️💨

📅 Saturday, August 9
📍 Southwest University Park
🎽 5K Run | Fun Run/Walk | Kids’ Dash

This isn’t just a race — it’s a run with purpose. Every step you take helps build La Casa de los Abuelitos, a permanent housing facility for elderly men experiencing homelessness 🏠❤️

💥REGISTER NOW! AND GET A FREE Paso Chihuahuas GAME TICKET! Spots are filling fast!

👉 https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/ElPaso/Homerun4theHomeless

🎉 Bring the family. Run, walk, or cheer.
💛 Make a difference with your stride.

Let’s knock homelessness out of the park!⚾️💪

01/13/2025

🌸 Help Us Support Homeless Women in Need 🌸

The Women’s Resource Center provides a safe haven for single homeless women in our community. We’re currently in need of essential feminine and hygiene items to continue serving with dignity and care.

💧 Shampoo & Conditioner
🧴 Body Wash & Lotion
🛁 Loofas & Bar Soap
💄 Deodorant
💇 Hair Brushes & Hair Ties
🪒 Razors
🩸 Tampons & Pads
🧦 Socks
🧤 Gloves
🧥 Jackets
❄️ Winter Hats
🛁 Bath Towels
🧺 Energy-Efficient Laundry Detergent
🛍️ Ziploc Bags

Any additional items you can provide are also welcome!

Your generosity makes a huge difference. Thank you for supporting the Women's Resource Center and helping us keep women whole, safe, and cared for. 💕

📍 Donations can be dropped off at 1208 Myrtle Avenue.
📞 For more info, contact us at (915) 577-0069 ext. 266.

01/04/2025

🎉 Celebrating 31 Years of Compassion and Commitment! The Opportunity Center for the Homeless is proud to mark 31 years as the only truly barrier-free shelter in our community. For over three decades, we’ve stood by one simple truth: the word “no” does not exist here.** 💛 No matter how someone arrives at our doors or the challenges they face, we remain steadfast in keeping those doors open and offering help to anyone in need, without judgment or hesitation. We are the Opportunity Center — a place where hope thrives, and everyone is welcome. 🌟 To our incredible supporters: thank you for standing with us through the years. Your kindness and generosity fuel our mission and make this journey possible. Together, we’ve shown that when our hearts are in the right place, anything is possible. Here’s to 31 years strong—and many more to come. Let’s continue to be kind, thoughtful, and thankful, creating opportunities for those who need it most. 🙌

12/31/2024

🎉 New Year, New Opportunities to Make a Difference! 🫶

As we step into 2025, why not make a resolution that transforms lives—including your own? 🌟 Volunteering at Resource Center is a meaningful way to empower those who have the least, while discovering the incredible joy of serving others with purpose and intention. 🎯

Whether you:
🍽 Serve a meal (lunch or dinner),
🎲 Play a table game,
🎥 Sponsor a movie night,

…your time and care bring hope, smiles, and dignity to those in need.

💡Why Volunteer?
- You'll make a tangible difference in someone's life.
- It’s a wonderful way to connect with our community.
- Giving back is a gift that enriches your soul.

Together, we can build a stronger, more compassionate El Paso. Join us today!

📩 Interested in volunteering? Message us or send us an email to [email protected] to get started.
☎️Call us at (915) 577-0069 ext. 266 for additional information and schedule your visit.

Let’s make 2025 the year of impact and intentional service! 🎯 💙

12/31/2024

💖🕊️💖 Honoring Lives Lost in Darkness 💖🕊️💖

On December 20th, 2024, the eve of the winter solstice—the longest and darkest night of the year—our community gathered in solemn remembrance of the 35+ men and women who tragically lost their lives while enduring homelessness this year.

With hearts heavy with sorrow, we lit candles in their honor. Each flame flickered not only for those we knew but also for the many who passed unseen and unknown, far from the warmth of community. Their lives, no matter how brief or shadowed, held meaning. They were our neighbors, our brothers and sisters, and they deserved better.

Ray Tullius, Executive Director of the Opportunity Center for the Homeless, shared these profound words:
> “One life lost due to homelessness is one too many for a loving and supportive community like ours. This event is a call to action to remember those we have lost and to cherish our loved ones this Christmas season."

As we navigate this season of giving and reflection, may their memories serve as a powerful reminder of our shared humanity and the urgency of our work. Let us renew our commitment to ensuring that no one faces such darkness alone. Together, we can illuminate the path toward hope and dignity for all.

12/25/2024

Here's to a holiday season that's more joy than chaos, and a New Year packed with opportunities. Thanks for sticking with us, and we're looking forward to more adventures together.

12/07/2024

🚜 Construction update🚜 The addition of 20 Single Room Occupancy (SRO) units is nearing completion, a testament to the power of community and determination. We are grateful to all the supporters, foundations, the City of El Paso HOME Program, and corporations who donated the funds necessary to make this project a reality.

If you would like to be part of this amazing community effort, you can still donate to our Capital Campaign at 👉 https://homelessopportunitycenter.org/donate-funds

12/04/2024

🌟 Calling All Federal Workers! 🌟
As the chill of winter sets in and the season becomes lonelier for so many, you have the power to bring warmth, comfort, and hope to those in need. 💙
✨ How to Give:
🔎 Visit https://givecfc.org/
🌟 Click "FIND A CHARITY" in the top left corner.
🧡 Search for us using:
CFC #: 12755
Together, we can make this season brighter for everyone. Let’s show the strength of federal employees united for good! 🌟

Today (Dec 3) is Giving Tuesday, a worldwide philanthropic movement. You can help make this special day the biggest online giving day of the campaign. Make our world a better place by clicking the DONATE button above and giving via payroll deduction or a one-time pledge.

12/03/2024

❄️As the weather turns colder and the season grows lonelier for many, we invite all federal employees to make a difference by contributing to the campaign and the Opportunity Center for the Homeless. 👉Look for us under #12755 at https://cfcgiving.opm.gov/offerings - Go to the top left of the page and click FIND A CHARITY! Find us by our EIN #74-2634199 or the CFC number provided above.

🥰 Your generosity can bring warmth, hope, and support to those in need—near and far. Together, we can create a positive impact that changes lives!