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Richmond council approves up to $1 million for immigrant legal services and outreach
Summary
Council unanimously directed staff to issue an RFP and allocate up to $1 million from FY24-25 surplus funds to back a fiscal sponsor that will distribute grants for legal services and know-your-rights outreach for immigrants.
Richmond City Council voted unanimously March 4 to allocate up to $1,000,000 from fiscal-year 2024–25 surplus funds to expand immigration legal services and to fund a public awareness campaign informing residents about constitutional and legal rights.
Councilmember Claudia Jimenez introduced the item, saying community groups have reported surging demand for assistance amid increased immigration enforcement. Staff will issue a request for proposals (RFP) to select a fiscal sponsor to receive the allocation and disburse funds to nonprofit organizations that will…
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