PBS El Paso is made possible thanks to contributions made by viewers and community members like you. Your donation ensures that educational programs and resources remain free, accessible, and thriving for generations to come. There are many different ways to support PBS El Paso, scroll down to learn more.
Donate a minimum of a $5 per month. Members enjoy the convenience of automatic, ongoing monthly contributions and automatic membership renewals each year. Plus, enjoy perks like access to PBS Passport, newsletters and more! Your donation helps keep your favorite programs on-air.
Make a one-time donation in whatever amount, whenever and wherever. Your donation helps keep your favorite programs on-air. Your contributions keep El Paso' PBS station independent, creative and strong. Note that a $60 one-time donation is needed to become a station member.
For $15 a month or a one-time donation of $180+, join PBS El Paso's Exclusive Pet's Club, while also becoming a sustaining member! Your membership fee will not only be supporting public media, it'll support pet-adoption awareness in El Paso, plus enjoy perks like station membership and exclusive PBS El Paso pet swag.
Choose one of our many thank-you gifts in exchange for your donation. We appreciate your support, your donation will allow us to continue creating local content, and continue keeping our community safe and empowered.
Make a qualifying donation of $120 (or become a sustainer at an ongoing donation of $10 per month), and then receive a special code to download one of our featured e-books or audio books from our digital bookshelf on Glose.com. You’ll also receive a set of PBS Books stickers to show off your love for reading and PBS!
Donate your unused car, truck, motorcycle, or RV to PBS El Paso, and help us in our mission to educate, inform and inspire. Each donation helps keep in-depth news, public affairs, educational programming, and local voices on air in our community!
Whatever your stage in life, it is a good idea to think about and plan for how your affairs will be handled. A few simple steps today can give you peace of mind tomorrow by ensuring that you and your loved ones are well-protected. Join other loyal public media supporters by requesting your FREE organizer in the form below, then get your estate plan off the ground.
Tune into channel 13 during our pledge drives for special programming and content, and make your pledge donation. Learn more >
Next pledge drive:
March 1 to March 16
Where does your donation go?
When you donate to PBS El Paso, you’re directly supporting the programs and services that make public media accessible to our community. Your contribution helps us:
Produce and Broadcast Quality Programming – From educational children’s shows to in-depth local documentaries, your support keeps trusted PBS content on the air.
Fund Local Storytelling – We highlight the voices, history, and culture of the Borderland with original productions that inform and inspire.
Expand Educational Resources – Donations help provide free learning tools for teachers, students, and families, ensuring that knowledge is available to all. In 2024 PBS El Paso handed out over 50,000 educational resources!
Maintain and Improve Our Station – Your generosity helps us invest in technology, equipment, and digital platforms to enhance our reach and impact.
Engage the Community – We host events, discussions, and screenings that bring people together to share ideas and experiences.
Every dollar makes a difference, when you donate to PBS El Paso, you join the fight to protecting public media in El Paso! Learn more >
Support your local PBS station in our mission to inspire, enrich, and educate.
Become a sustaining member to get the most out of your donation to PBS El Paso. Whether you choose to do a one-time qualifying donation, or choose one of our other membership opportunities, active members donating $60+ annually or $5+ monthly as sustaining members, can receive a variety of different benefits:
PBS Passport is a streaming platform exclusively for station members that gives eligible donors and supporters extended access to an on-demand library of quality public television programming online. The PBS Passport library features episodes from popular programs, including American Experience, American Masters, Antiques Roadshow, Nature, NOVA, and Masterpiece. In addition to these signature series, the library is full of public television’s acclaimed arts, science, history, and lifestyle programs; including Earth a New Wild, Austin City Limits, and a rotating selection of films from Ken Burns. Donate and get access >
As a PBS El Paso Pets Club member, you'll receive access to PBS Passport, an adorable bandana for your pet, a personalized welcome card, exclusive e-blasts, program guides, and a special on-air thank you to show everyone just how proud your pets are to be supporting our mission…so please be sure to send us photos of your pets! Plus, get exclusive coupons from our awesome business supporters because your pets deserve the best for being such good members. Donate to join >
When you donate to PBS El Paso, you can choose to make a qualifying donation that lets you select an exclusive thank-you gift as our way of showing appreciation! From unique local artwork to PBS favorites, these gifts are a special way to celebrate your contribution. Be sure to click "View Gifts" to explore all the options and find the perfect way to commemorate your support! Donate and choose your gift >
All MEMBERs BENEFIT
Exclusive Newsletter
Everyone can subscribe to our general newsletter for the latest updates on PBS programs, local events, and station news. But when you become a PBS El Paso station member, you unlock access to exclusive members-only newsletters!
Make a qualifying donation to become a member and don’t miss out on updates about the programs you love. Donate now >
