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Swift donates $60,000 to United Way
By Staff


December 21, 2006 --
GREELEY - Swift & Co. contributed $60,000 to United Way of Weld County in support of individuals and families affected by the recent immigration raids at the company's Greeley facility.

On Dec. 12 the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raided six of the Greeley-based company's meatpacking plants around the nation. The raid resulted in the arrest of more than 1,200 individuals identified as illegal immigrants, according to Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff.

The raid, dubbed "Operation Wagon Train," resulted in a total of 261 arrests at the Greeley site. Of those, 250 were limited to administrative arrests for immigration violations only. The other 11 arrests were criminal in nature related to identity theft.

"We are aware of the financial and emotional strain this event has had on many families in our community," said Bill Danley, general manager of the Swift Greeley beef production facility, in a prepared statement. "We are committed to helping people through this very difficult time and hope this donation will aid in the delivery of services and support to those affected by the events of December 12."

Jeannine Truswell said that United Way will help families with basic needs, such as food and utilities.

Swift is still operating all shifts and is actively recruiting to fill the positions left vacant by the raid.