The landscape at the San Juan Bosco Shelter in Nogales, Sonora, is witnessing a significant shift. According to a report by AZPM, the shelter, which typically provides refuge for migrants, has seen a substantial uptick in the number of guests—over 100 a day since President Biden's recent executive order that put a tighter rein on asylum access. The center now finds itself overwhelmed, with children making up more than half of the new faces.
Fleeing or being forcibly removed from homelands marked by strife, these migrants are now caught in a liminal space. Juan Francisco Loureiro, who helms the shelter operations, explained, "they can't return to their home and they can no longer enter the United States," caught between past perils and shut doors, as told AZPM. Their futures hang in a precarious balance, with hopes of safety and stability being as tenuous as their current living conditions.
In response to the crisis, San Juan Bosco Shelter is actively seeking donations to support these families in need. The Border Community Alliance, a US-based nonprofit, has stepped up as a conduit for these efforts. Donations specifically for the shelter can be designated in either the "Donor Note" or the dropdown menu for "Mexican Pass Thru" organizations on their platform.
Donations encompass a variety of necessities. With an urgent requirement aimed at addressing the basic needs of the shelter's occupants, items include undergarments and clothing for all genders, staples like beans, lentils, and rice, as well as cleaning supplies and personal hygiene products. For those willing to contribute via check, Border Community Alliance is directing the payments to its P.O. Box 1863 in Tubac, AZ 85646, ensuring that the contributions are tax-deductible and reach the migrants who are in desperate need.
