FRESNO, Calif. ( KSEE/KGPE ) – After an unexpected arrival from the southern border, the Fresno Mission says they extended a helping hand to a group of Venezuelans in response to the humanitarian crisis.
The Fresno Mission officials say on Thursday evening, a bus arriving from the southern border dropped off 19 Venezuelan immigrants at the doorstep of the Mission’s headquarters on G Street.
In the face of this unfolding humanitarian crisis, the Fresno Mission officials say they took action, opening their doors to ensure that these individuals do not find themselves without shelter or support on the streets.
“This isn’t a political issue; it’s a matter of compassion and basic human dignity,” said Matt Dildine, CEO of the Fresno Mission. “As an organization deeply rooted in Christian values, it’s our duty to respond to the needs of those who find themselves in desperate situations. We are committed to providing refuge and assistance to these individuals, just as Jesus would have done.”