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There was a whole community behind them: Public support for the Grand Rapids Central American Sanctuary

As was mentioned in a previous posting, the Grand Rapids Central American Sanctuary House was part of a national movement in the 1980s to provide safe housing and solidarity to Guatemalans and Salvadorans fleeing political violence.  The Koinonia House declared … Continue reading

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