Inspiring transformations

Discover the real-life impact of EPUP’s work through the stories of families, seniors, and veterans whose lives have been transformed. These narratives highlight how we help individuals move from crisis to stability with compassionate support and essential resources, right here in El Paso, Texas. Feel the hope and shared community spirit that drives our mission.

⭐ A Story That Inspires Support

Maria never imagined she would need help.

She worked full-time, took care of her elderly mother, and did everything she could to keep her two children fed and safe. But when her hours were cut without warning, everything spiraled at once. Food ran low. The electricity shutoff notice came. Her mother’s medication ran out. And for the first time in her life, Maria didn’t know what to do.

She sat alone in her car outside a grocery store, crying quietly so her children wouldn’t see her break.

That’s when someone told her about El Paso United Pathways (EPUP).

Maria reached out—hesitant, embarrassed, unsure. She expected judgment. Instead, she was met with kindness.

Within 24 hours, EPUP provided her family with emergency food. We helped her apply for utility assistance, connected her mother to low-cost medical support, and walked her through programs she never even knew existed. We didn’t hand her a brochure. We walked alongside her until she got the help she needed.

A month later, Maria’s world looked completely different.
Her kids were eating full meals again. Her mother’s medication was delivered to their home. Her lights stayed on. And the fear that once consumed her was replaced with hope.

Now, Maria volunteers at our Food & Resource Hub—because she wants other families to feel what she felt: dignity, compassion, and relief.

Her story isn’t unique. In El Paso, thousands of families, seniors, and veterans face the same struggles every day.
They don’t ask for luxuries. They ask for stability. They ask for hope. They ask for someone who cares.

That’s why EPUP exists.

But we can’t do it alone.

Your support means:

  • A senior doesn’t go hungry tonight.

  • A veteran gets help navigating benefits they’ve waited years to receive.

  • A family like Maria’s sees light at the end of the tunnel.

  • A child goes to bed with a full stomach instead of fear.

You’re not just donating. You’re changing lives right here in our community.

Will you stand with us?

Together, we can lift El Paso up—one neighbor, one family, one life at a time.

"Thanks to EPUP, I was able to get back on my feet after losing my job. Their support was a lifeline during a difficult time. Now, I'm thriving and giving back to my community!"

Maria Rodriguez, El Paso Resident

"As a senior, I was struggling to manage my health and home. EPUP provided the resources and support I needed to live independently and with dignity. I am eternally grateful."

David Lee, El Paso Senior

"EPUP helped me navigate the complexities of veteran services and access the benefits I deserved. Their dedication to veterans like me is truly commendable."

Sergeant Major Jackson, U.S. Army (Ret.)

Be the change: support our mission

Inspired by these stories? Join us in making a difference in the lives of families, seniors, and veterans in El Paso. Whether you donate your time, contribute financially, or spread the word, your support helps EPUP bring vital services directly to our community. Together, we can help more neighbors in need thrive.