The Galilee Center will soon be in need of new funding after one of their major donors cites “philosophical differences” as a reason not to renew the donation.
Mary Ingebrand-Pohlad believes the shelter’s mission has changed after they housed Central American asylum seekers instead of the migrant farmworker that seasonally come to the valley.
Ingebrand-Pohlad sent the following statement:
“Yesterday’s news report regarding the Guadalupe Shelter was very disappointing to me. To clarify: I did not pull any donations. I just chose not to renew funding when the shelter’s mission changed. I have spent the past 15 years dedicated to help [sic] migrant children and their families. Allowing asylum seekers in the shelter attracts the attention of ICE which drives away wary Mexican workers. I will continue my mission to support the Mexican farmworkers, but in a different way.”
Farmworker Shelter May Close Doors Facing Funding Shortage
Now, the center is asking the community to help raise $150,000 to assist with housing the temporary farmworkers. These funds will provide workers with meals, pay for utilities and provide a salary for shelter employees.
To help visit www.galileecenter.org.
