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U.S. – Mexico Border. Fostering Dignity, Opportunity & Hope. Gil Gillenwater

Your Positive Imprint··12 September 2026·32 min

About this episode

From the Border to the Arizona Trail, Gil Gillenwater lives a life of adventure & service. Founder of Rancho Feliz Charitable Foundation, he shares insights from 40 years of service along the U.S. – Mexico border, emphasizing reciprocal giving, dignity, opportunity, and education for lasting change. His book, “Hope on the Border” highlights the human stories behind immigration, the border and wealth inequality. He introduces “Trail Blazers,” a documentary about his journey with his brother Troy that inspired the Arizona Trail.