Fellowship Partners + Positions
Loretto Justice Fellows serve in a part-time, two semester (Fall-Spring) internship with one of our local partners. The work of Loretto Justice Fellows furthers the mission and values of the Loretto Community; enhances the capacity of local social justice organizations in El Paso; and deepens the personal and professional development of Fellows, individually and collectively.
Our 2026-27 partner organizations’ websites are linked below; as are position descriptions for our open Loretto Justice Fellowship roles.
Having a justice-oriented internship has deepened my empathy and strengthened my commitment to advocating for systemic change, shaping my values and sense of purpose. Professionally, it has equipped me with critical skills, meaningful connections and a strong foundation for a career focused on creating impact.
Iris Cano, Master of Social Work (MSW) Loretto Justice Fellow 2024-25
Interested in becoming a Loretto Justice Fellow for the 2026-27 academic year? Apply here!
2026-27 Loretto Justice Fellowship Partners + Positions
Abara creates physical and relational spaces where connections build peace, leading to collective flourishing on the border and beyond. Their work includes Border Encounter Experiences, Border Response and the development of Abara House, a communal space will feature a restaurant, artisan market, chapel, contemplative gardens, and event venues. This center will inspire reflection, foster dialogue, and celebrate our vibrant community. Abara is accepting applications for an Advocacy, Communications and/or Social Work Loretto Justice Fellow (EPCC Associate’s of Applied Science in Social Work, Bachelor’s-level students and Master’s-level students in fields such as Social Work, Political Science, Pre-Law/LSPI, Communications, Chicano Studies or related fields).
Aliviane is a nonprofit behavioral health organization with more than 55 years of service in West Texas, operating a full continuum of care that includes prevention, intervention, outpatient and residential treatment (including women with children), an Opioid Treatment Program (OTP), recovery support services, and integrated mental health care. Aliviane envisions a community where hope is instilled in individuals suffering from addiction by embracing their voice, easing their journey, and engaging their family as they discover their own path of recovery. Aliviane is accepting applications for a Policy and Advocacy Loretto Justice Fellow (Open to all majors and program levels) and Social Work Loretto Justice Fellow (EPCC Associate’s of Applied Science in Social Work and/or Certificate of Completion in Drug/Alcohol Abuse Counseling or BSW).
Ciudad Nueva advances the renewal and development of central El Paso’s Rio Grande neighborhood through the empowerment and transformation of its residents. Ciudad Nueva works in partnership with residents – advancing an assets-based framework that uplifts the expertise, experience, solutions and skills within the community. Ciudad Nueva focuses on four priority service areas identified by the community: empowering youth, supporting families, strengthening community and equipping leaders. Ciudad Nueva is accepting applications for Social Work Loretto Justice Fellows (EPCC Associate’s of Applied Science in Social Work, BSW or MSW).
Estrella del Paso provides a comprehensive range of immigration legal services for low-income immigrants and refugees including representation in family-based immigration matters, citizenship/naturalization matters, matters related to benefits for survivors of domestic violence and other crimes, removal proceedings before the Immigration Courts, and services for adults and unaccompanied immigrant children detained in the local immigration detention centers and shelters. Estrella del Paso is accepting applications for a Social Work Loretto Justice Fellow (EPCC Associate’s of Applied Science in Social Work, BSW or MSW) and for a Legal Assistant Loretto Justice Fellow (LSPI, Political Science, other).
Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center provides free and low-cost legal services to immigrants and refugees through both attorneys and accredited representatives through the Department of Justice. Las Americas’ vision is that of a country where all immigrants have access to high-quality legal representation based on the principle of justice and human rights. LAIAC is accepting applications for a Social Work Loretto Justice Fellow (EPCC Associate’s of Applied Science in Social Work, BSW or MSW) and for a Legal Services Loretto Justice Fellow (LSPI, Political Science, other).
Lee & Beulah Moor Children’s Home offers a nurturing space where children and families can receive the guidance and care they need to navigate difficult circumstances. They offer a range of programs designed to support children and families in transition. Whether through counseling, short- and long-term residential services, or foster care, the goal is to provide the care, structure, and support needed to help children and families heal and thrive. Lee & Beulah Moor Children’s Home is accepting applications for a Social Work Loretto Justice Fellow (EPCC Associate’s of Applied Science in Social Work or BSW).
The Opportunity Center for the Homeless (the OC) provides safe shelter, food, and support services for all people experiencing homelessness. The OC is the largest night/emergency day resource center system in west Texas and southern New Mexico. The OC seeks to empower people in becoming self-sufficient and living a fulfilling life, and protects those who are not able to improve their condition in society because of age, emotional or psychological disorders. The OC is accepting applications for Social Work Loretto Justice Fellows (Associate’s of Applied Science in Social Work and/or Certificate of Completion in Drug/Alcohol Abuse Counseling, BSW or MSW).
Philosophic Systems Institute (PSI) provides empowering and transformational learning for a more just society through deep human connection, philosophic inquiry, and conscientious decision-making. Loretto Justice Fellows will support PSI’s newly developed Alamito STREAM Learning Center, located in the heart of Segundo Barrio. The center aims to foster curiosity and education in Science, Technology, Reading & Reasoning/Logic, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STREAM) through innovative, non-traditional activities designed to stimulate interest in learning. Our mission in this space is to center learners in the design of transformative experiences that integrate diverse disciplines and foster deep human connections by co-designing programs alongside community members. While the center is open to everyone in El Paso, the surrounding community is mostly Spanish speakers, elderly individuals, and families of single-parent households led primarily by females. The goal is to bridge underserved youth and their families with broader educational opportunities to yield pathways towards self-sufficiency and break intergenerational cycles of poverty. PSI is accepting applications for a Social Services Loretto Justice Fellow (Associate’s of Applied Science in Social Work, BSW or MSW), Community Liaison Loretto Justice Fellow (Open to all majors and program levels) and General Support Loretto Justice Fellow (Open to all majors and program levels).
Villa Maria is a transitional home for women experiencing homelessness. Villa Maria houses a small community of women without their families or children to center them on their journey to recovery and self-sufficiency, utilizing a program framework that cares for the whole person and implements a holistic approach that addresses physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs. Villa Maria is accepting applications for a Social Work Loretto Justice Fellow (Associate’s of Applied Science in Social Work, BSW or MSW).
Loretto Justice Fellowship Partnership History
(2024-26) Abara
(2025-26) Aliviane
(2023-24) Center Against Sexual and Family Violence (CASFV)
(2023-26) Ciudad Nueva
(2023-26) Estrella del Paso
(2024-25) Kelly Center for Hunger Relief
(2023-26) Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center
(2025-26) Opportunity Center for the Homeless
(2025-26) Philosophic Systems Institute
(2023-24) Villa Maria
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