Yesterday’s change in asylum laws in the US makes the Albergue’s work more urgent than ever. Starting now, there will be more desperation and deportations at the border as migrants confront the stark reduction in asylum options.*

*This is so important, we are double-posting simultaneously in English and Spanish. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Today’s post is not a report from the Board — though they’re doing a lot! Instead, it’s just few photos to show how complex this project is — and to show how important your contributions and support are to keeping it all going.

We have an office!

We’ve gotten new certification of official status as a social service organization. It clearly states that the purpose of the Albergue is not only to care for migrants in transit. It also has a role in building a more inclusive society, with greater understanding of human rights.

Preparing to welcome migrants

Olga y Marco have signs ready to hang. They’re also lining up donations of food, equipment, toiletries, and clothing, along with setting up guidance for daily operations.

The Albergue itself

You’ve seen photos of the construction from a few months ago. Now you can see this:

We’re at the final push to finish the last parts of construction necessary to open to migrants.

With the new changes in asylum laws in the US, effective immediately, there will be more confusion, fear, desperation, danger, and delays. It is likely that in the coming months, even more people will need safe spaces for help and respite.

We have to open as soon as possible. To get there, we need your financial help more urgently than ever.

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