El Paso native Maria Ruiz provides aid to thousands of impoverished Mexicans . She crosses the border several times a year to the outskirts of Juarez . Strong religious beliefs help keep Ruiz motivated , and her family 's efforts are part of their ministry , called JEM ( Jesus es Mana ) Ministries . Her family 's ministry is building community center , orphanage and elementary school .
El Paso native Maria Ruiz provides aid to thousands of impoverished Mexicans . She crosses the border several times a year to the outskirts of Juarez . Her family 's ministry is building community center , orphanage and elementary school .