Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Immigrant Assistance Program topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Santa Ana launches emergency assistance program for residents affected by recent immigration enforcement
Summary
City manager announced "Santa Ana Ayuda Sin Fronteras," a city-funded assistance program offering rent and utility help and referrals for residents affected by immigration enforcement; the program began July 28 and will be monitored with a 90-day report back to council.
City Manager Rudy (surname not specified in presentation) told the council the city has launched a short-term assistance program to help low- and moderate-income residents affected by recent immigration enforcement actions.
The program, described on the dais as "Santa Ana Ayuda Sin Fronteras" (Help Without Borders), is city-funded and went into effect July 28. The city manager said staff set up referral partnerships with six to seven nonprofit organizations and that the program provides financial help for rent and utilities, along with referrals for wraparound services.
"We are proud to inform you that the city has launched their city-funded assistance program to help low and moderate income residents impacted by the recent immigration enforcement actions," the city manager said. City staff said the program's application and referral information is posted on the city website.
The city manager said staff would return in roughly 90 days with a report on program usage and outcomes and that the city was working to finalize any process issues during the program's initial rollout.
Council members thanked staff and asked staff to publicize the resources at city-owned bus stops and other transit locations; the mayor said Sahuayo (the sister city) had committed $50,000 to the city for immigrant assistance, which staff described during remarks.
No ordinance or budget amendment was presented during the meeting; staff said the program uses existing city funds allocated for emergency response.
