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Will be allocated US$21,800,000 in federal funds to help house and provide support services to immigrants new arrivals to the city of Los Angeles. According to local authorities, Support will also reach migrant children living in the Skid Row areaan announcement that has already been applauded by immigrant rights advocates who have pledged to continue helping newcomers and dedicate efforts to their benefit.
As the media recalled Los Angeles Times, City officials, with support from the county, had already applied for Federal Emergency Management Agency funding with the intention of being able to to accommodate the large number of immigrants who are having difficulties to find a place to stay in the city, especially since there is a serious housing crisis.
The good news is that through the new amount announced, the Department of Homeland Security will allocate resources through its shelter and services program with the intention of helping migrants to find housing, among other benefits.
Newly arrived immigrants will have access to support.
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How will benefits reach migrants in Los Angeles?
To ensure that the money actually reaches those who need it, The city pledged to oversee funding which, for now, is planned to be designated to three local non-profit organizations:
- The Coalition for Human Rights of Immigrants
- Romero Clinic
- Central American Resource Center
These bodies will have the opportunity to use the money to provide migrants with shelterfor example in motels, in addition to provide them with other support such as food, clothing, transportation and more.
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