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Program offers day labor jobs to the unhoused in Las Cruces
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Carpio Griego , KVIA ABC-7
· July 22, 2026
· 2 min read
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- Mesilla Valley Community of Hope's "Mano y Mano Day Labor" program gives those that are unhoused or near homeless the opportunity to find paid work. The program has been around since 2018 and has a lottery draw to select 20 people out of the 75-100 people who sign up fo...
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Key takeaway One worker, Rick Garibaldi, said there are limits to where the workers go due to the program's partnership with the City of Las Cruces.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The "Mano y Mano Day Labor" program in Las Cruces offers a model that could be worth exploring in El Paso, given the similar challenges both cities face in addressing homelessness. By providing paid work opportunities in landscaping, litter pickup, and cleanup of abandoned camps, the program not only helps individuals in need but also contributes to the overall cleanliness and beauty of the city. The program's partnership with the City of Las Cruces is a key factor in its success, and a similar collaboration between local organizations and the City of El Paso could yield positive results. The fact that workers are only allowed to participate once a week due to high demand also highlights the need for more programs like this to support those struggling with homelessness. As El Paso continues to seek solutions to its own homelessness issues, looking to neighboring cities like Las Cruces for innovative approaches could be a valuable step.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- Mesilla Valley Community of Hope's "Mano y Mano Day Labor" program gives those that are unhoused or near homeless the opportunity to find paid work. The program has been around since 2018 and has a lottery draw to select 20 people out of the 75-100 people who sign up fo...
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