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Tim and May Cruz founded Border Tech El Paso (BTEP) with a deep belief that when young people are given the right tools, guidance, and encouragement, they thrive—not just in skills, but in confidence and purpose. BTEP began as a family project when their children asked for help building gaming PCs. Rather than building them himself, Tim chose to teach them. That hands-on experience sparked something bigger: a mission to offer that same opportunity to students across El Paso.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1755831827/wysiwyg/qgmcqijiktdgfiovjrhi.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;max-width:100%;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit" />With over 20 years of experience in IT, education, and technical repair combined, Tim—a U.S. Air Force veteran—has worked on some of the military's most advanced equipment, including the MQ-1 Predator and MQ-1B Reaper UAVs. But today, his focus is on something even more valuable: the students he teaches. At BTEP, Tim combines his deep technical expertise with a sense of humor that makes learning fun, approachable, and impactful for every student who walks through the door.May—a former teacher and homeschooling mom—adds heart, structure, and a relationship-driven, people-first approach to the program. Since 1997, she has been actively involved in the nonprofit world, helping shape the vision, mission and spirit behind every part of Border Tech. Together, they built BTEP into a faith-based, veteran-led nonprofit where students ages 13-21 learn to build computers, install systems, and troubleshoot problems—while also building confidence, community, and character. At BTEP, it’s not just about tech. It’s about equipping the next generation to use their talents to glorify God and bless others. It's about learning that just like a computer is built with purpose, so are we, by our Creator. Their vision is a tech-savvy, career-ready El Paso-achieved by fulfilling their mission to educate, equip, and empower the city's youth. From homeschool roots to hands-on impact, BTEP is where young minds gain real skills and discover lasting purpose.  🕊 501(c)(3) Border Tech El Paso is 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and all donations are tax deductible. 33-5066985 Thank you for supporting our mission to educate, equip, and empower youth through tech.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1755831972/wysiwyg/slqzsigferfduwgxuxji.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;max-width:100%;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit" />

Hello <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;display:inline-block;margin:0px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">First name, Thank you for your generous gift to Border Tech El Paso. Your support helps us provide hands-on tech training to youth in our community— empowering them with the skills and confidence to build computers, explore careers in technology, and become future innovators. Your contribution directly impacts our mission and makes programs like Computer Builders possible. We're truly grateful to have you as a partner in this work. With heartfelt thanks, Tim & May Cruz Founders, Border Tech El Paso<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1747973836/wysiwyg/ff3zf0n3c7ezf6hvbe3g.jpg" style="width:78px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;max-width:calc(100% - 10px);position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;border-radius:10px;background-clip:padding-box" />

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Tim and May Cruz founded Border Tech El Paso (BTEP) with a deep belief that when young people are given the right tools, guidance, and encouragement, they thrive—not just in skills, but in confidence and purpose. BTEP began as a family project when their children asked for help building gaming PCs. Rather than building them himself, Tim chose to teach them. That hands-on experience sparked something bigger: a mission to offer that same opportunity to students across El Paso.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1755831827/wysiwyg/qgmcqijiktdgfiovjrhi.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" />With over 20 years of experience in IT, education, and technical repair combined, Tim—a U.S. Air Force veteran—has worked on some of the military's most advanced equipment, including the MQ-1 Predator and MQ-1B Reaper UAVs. But today, his focus is on something even more valuable: the students he teaches. At BTEP, Tim combines his deep technical expertise with a sense of humor that makes learning fun, approachable, and impactful for every student who walks through the door.May—a former teacher and homeschooling mom—adds heart, structure, and a relationship-driven, people-first approach to the program. Since 1997, she has been actively involved in the nonprofit world, helping shape the vision, mission and spirit behind every part of Border Tech. Together, they built BTEP into a faith-based, veteran-led nonprofit where students ages 13-21 learn to build computers, install systems, and troubleshoot problems—while also building confidence, community, and character. At BTEP, it’s not just about tech. It’s about equipping the next generation to use their talents to glorify God and bless others. It's about learning that just like a computer is built with purpose, so are we, by our Creator. Their vision is a tech-savvy, career-ready El Paso-achieved by fulfilling their mission to educate, equip, and empower the city's youth. From homeschool roots to hands-on impact, BTEP is where young minds gain real skills and discover lasting purpose.  🕊 501(c)(3) Border Tech El Paso is 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and all donations are tax deductible. 33-5066985 Thank you for supporting our mission to educate, equip, and empower youth through tech.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1755831972/wysiwyg/slqzsigferfduwgxuxji.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" />

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