About

Our Work

The 13:2 Initiative exists to support the work of ministries serving immigrants and asylum seekers. We began at the southern border in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, and have since expanded to Denver, Colorado. In both places, our model is the same: come alongside those already doing the work, fill gaps, and help resources reach people who need them.

At the Border
In the Rio Grande Valley, there are many ministries working independently to serve asylum seekers and migrants. 13:2 supports those efforts by providing strategic financial assistance to trusted partners through our grant program. This allows us to help meet urgent needs as they develop, putting resources in the hands of people who are already on the ground.

We also work to stay ready. By maintaining infrastructure and partnerships ahead of emerging needs, we can respond quickly when conditions at the border change.

In Denver
In Denver, we are building relationships with immigrants living in our community and working alongside local shelters and ministries to meet practical needs. We focus on interpersonal ministry and responding to needs as God puts them before us.

Raising Awareness
Wherever we are, part of our work is raising awareness of the migrant crisis to bring additional resources to those serving on the front lines. We also come alongside churches to encourage and equip them in their outreach to immigrants living locally in their communities.

Our Team

Kevin McNamara

Executive Director

Kevin and his wife Kaitlin moved to Mission, TX in 2022 to join in ministry to migrants at the border. In 2025, they returned to Denver where they are raising their two children, Emily and Oliver. They are passionate about extending God’s love to people on the move. Kevin can be reached at kevin@thirteentwo.org. You can read his family’s story here.

Damaris Martinez

President of the Board

Damaris serves as the President of the Board of 13:2. She loves Jesus and is dedicated to meeting the needs of migrants at the border and around the country. Damaris can be reached at damaris@thirteentwo.org.

Osbaldo Gamez

Vice President

Mark Teiwes

Treasurer

Pamela Luna

Secretary

Edrei Rodriguez

Board Member

Partner Organizations

Calvary Baptist Church
Texas Baptists
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