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The project has already received $1 million from the California Endowment and it depends on contributions from people across the country to raise $1 million more to build “Welcome the Stranger” by early 2019.

“We invite all Americans who believe in welcoming people with compassion to join us,” said Deacon of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and the San Diego Organizing Project Jose Luis Medina. “By donating at www.welcomethestranger.us and sharing the project with your friends and family, you can build a historic symbol of welcome for immigrants and refugees in our communities.”

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