Maria Ruiz for CNN’s “Hero of the Year”

An El Pasoan named Maria Ruiz was brought to my attention yesterday.  She founded JEM Ministries back in 1996. 

From her website:  “Started in 1996 by Jesus and Maria Ruiz, JEM has worked diligently and sacrificially to build an orphanage/trade school for the most impoverished children in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. Their dream is a full-scale facility and feeding center that empowers children with the skills needed to escape the cycles of poverty.”

Maria is doing some wonderful things for the city of Juarez and I suggest that you go to her website to learn more.  CNN’s “Hero of the Year” will be announced Thanksgiving night during CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute at 9pm ET/PT.   Please vote for her so that she can win!  Click on the widget below to place your vote.

 

 

 

My name is David and I am living El Paso.  Maria Ruiz and her ministry are living El Paso/Juarez, too.