El Refugio
About
About El Refugio:
El Refugio opened its doors to its first guests in 2010 after volunteers recognized a need for safe, welcoming, and free overnight lodging for families visiting loved ones at Stewart Detention Center ("SDC") in Lumpkin, Georgia. SDC is one of the nation’s largest and most remote immigration detention centers.
Our hospitality house is located two miles from the detention center. We host families impacted by immigration detention and deportation policies. Some travel 300 - 600 miles for a one-hour visit with their detained loved ones. El Refugio is the only organization providing these services to people at SDC and their families.
Mission and Vision:
El Refugio accompanies immigrants at Stewart Detention Center and their loved ones through hospitality, visitation, support, and advocacy for a just immigration system. We envision a world without immigration detention.
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