You’re a vessel of God’s transforming love.
Lydia Patterson Institute
Bridge the Border. Build the Future.
Can students access a college-prep education—no matter which side of the border they live on?
Can faith, family, and academic opportunity still go hand-in-hand?
Will young people with talent and hope be supported—or forgotten?
At Lydia Patterson Institute (LPI), we believe transformation begins with education grounded in faith.
For over a century, LPI has stood at the intersection of faith, learning, and the U.S.–Mexico border. As a mission institution of the South Central Jurisdiction of The United Methodist Church, we carry out the Church’s call to serve with justice, compassion, and hope. Each day, nearly all of our students cross from Ciudad Juárez into El Paso with one goal: to build a better future.
When you support LPI, you open the door to that future.
Our students face tremendous obstacles—not just financial ones, but also the daily challenges of crossing borders, navigating two cultures, and learning English. And yet, they show up. Every day. With courage and commitment.
We’re not just a school. We’re a bridge.
A bridge between nations.
Between generations.
Between faith and opportunity.
And that bridge is only as strong as the people who believe in it.
Lydia Patterson Institute is operating in a time when funding is tight. Yet grounded in the Wesleyan tradition, we continue to offer this school as a means of grace. Even in challenging seasons, we remain steadfast in our witness, trusting that God’s work through LPI will bear fruit for generations to come.
This summer, we’re inviting new and returning supporters to join us in strengthening the mission. Every gift—large or small—helps provide student scholarships, equip classrooms, and support college and career readiness, nutritious meals, counseling services, and more.
“At Lydia Patterson, we don’t just prepare students for college — we prepare them for a life of faith and discipleship for the transformation of the world. Every student’s courage and commitment is a living testimony to the hope we are called to nurture.”
— Rev. Ernesto Barriguete, Chaplain, LPI
If you believe in a future where the border is not a barrier but a sacred meeting place—where faith and education still transform lives—then please stand with us.
Ways to Give
Online:
Make a secure gift at www.lpi-elpaso.org/visits
Text-to-Give:
Text DONATE to 915-292-2200
Advance Special Giving:
United Methodist Advance #31523
Mail a Check:
Lydia Patterson Institute
P.O. Box 11
El Paso, TX 79999
Donor Advised Fund Gifts:
Recommend a gift through your Donor Advised Fund (DAF)
Tribute Gifts:
Honor a teacher, pastor, mentor, or loved one with a gift in their name
Legacy Giving:
Interested in including LPI in your will or estate plans?
Call Domingo Betancourt CFRE, Development Director at 915-250-0061