Poverty and unemployment are overwhelming challenges confronting individuals living at the Southern border.  The El Paso Times reports that the metropolitan statistical areas with the four highest poverty rates in the country all lie along the Texas-Mexico border; unfortunately, 36% of individuals living in the Mesilla Valley make wages below the national poverty line.

Because of language barriers, education gaps, discrimination, and other obstacles- the economic challenges confronting the women living in Anthony are especially severe. In fact, 58% of participants at the Women's Intercultural Center report yearly household incomes below $5,000, and 78% lack health insurance.  Nearly half of the women using the Center’s services have not attended school beyond the sixth grade.

Thus, to create economic opportunities, on-the-job skills training, and stable employment for local women, several profit-generating initiatives operate at the Center.  The services provided by the Center’s female participants include the following:

Event Catering
One of the most exciting additions to the Center- the installation of a commercial kitchen- has prompted an equally thrilling initiative: a cooperative catering business.  Together, local women prepare extraordinary meals for events occurring at the Center and at locations around the Mesilla Valley.  The cooperative’s chefs are excited to cater business luncheons, family gatherings, and more.

Gallery Room Rental

To reserve a date to rent the gallery, please fill out this rental FORM and:   Mail:  P.O. Box 2411 Anthony, NM  88021  or  FAX:  575.882.7312  or e-mail:  wintctr@qwestoffice.net  For catering services, see our FALL MENU or our SUMMER MENU

To request catering services, please complete and mail or fax the linked reservation form.

Sale of Sewn Products

Below, please find information about the sewn products and order procedures.

Download an order form by clicking here.
For questions about the products, please feel free to email us at wintctr@qwestoffice.net

Conference Bag	$8 each
Made of strong canvas material in natural color with southwest trim, double handles and zipper.  Very durable, attractive, and perfect for books or as a conference gift.  Order in quantity for your next conference or purchase individually! 15"x13". Purchase them for $6.25 each when you buy 50 or more.
Denim Bags	$25 basic
We recycle denim!  These bags are very sturdy and perfect as purses or to carry your "stuff".  Approximately 12"x15", double handles and lining.  A variety of original designs; extra options also available. $25 basic/$30 designs/$5 extra  zippered, or  inside zippered pocket
Thank You Cards	$8.50/package
Completely handmade on cardstock with quaint Mexican designs using fabric and ribbon.  The phrase on the front is handwritten in lovely freehand or calligraphy.  Available for specific occasion, or with a profound thought by an outstanding Latina woman.  61/4"x41/2" $1.75 each/$8.50 for package
Greeting Cards	$8.50/package
Help us recycle!  Style:  Indicate Thank You, Birthday, Thinking of You, Follow Your Dreams, Hi!, Famous Quote, or Assorted   Indicate also:  English, Spanish, Bilingual  Note:  All cards are blank inside except bilingual, which have translation inside. $1.75 each/$8.50 for package