Description: The Quixote Center is a faith-based Catholic social justice organization founded in 1976 that supports sustainable development, migrant justice, and policy advocacy in Haiti, Central America and other parts of the Americas. Inspired by liberation theology, it combines small-scale development grants and accompaniment with U.S. policy campaigns to reduce violence, protect migrants, and shift foreign assistance toward community-led solutions. Type: Non-profit (charitable 501(c)(3) organization) Policies: U.S. foreign policy and aid reform for Latin America and the Caribbean; immigration and migrant protection policy; anti-arms-trafficking and gun control measures affecting the region; economic justice and community-led development; human rights and humanitarian assistance. Funding: Primarily funded by individual donations, charitable grants and fundraising; also serves as fiscal sponsor for partner projects and receives program support from foundations and small donors. Affiliates: Founded by William R. (Bill) Callahan and Dolores (Dolly) Pomerleau; fiscal sponsor/partner of the Franciscan Network on Migration; historically connected to organizations that spun off from its work such as the Christic Institute, New Ways Ministry, Prison Radio and Equal Justice USA; collaborates with Catholic immigrant advocacy groups and faith-based partners.
