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Santa Paula council allocates $50,000 to immediate relief for immigrant families, directs funds through county foundation
Summary
The Santa Paula City Council voted to direct $50,000 in surplus funds to the Ventura County Community Foundationfor immediate humanitarian relief and local wraparound services for immigrant families; the council specified a distribution to local groups and endorsed ongoing study of legal-aid needs.
The Santa Paula City Council voted unanimously to allocate $50,000 in surplus funds Wednesday to provide immediate assistance to immigrant families affected by recent upticks in federal enforcement activity.
The money will be routed through the Ventura County Community Foundationto the foundation's Neighbors Support Fund and designated for local relief. Council's motion specified splits: $20,000 for LUCHA/Poder Popular (local distribution), $10,000 for the 805 UndocuFund, $10,000 to FoodShare for local pantry support, and $10,000 to Community Action of Ventura County for utility and weatherization assistance. Councilmembers also adopted an endorsement of the countywide fund and asked staff to return with options for…
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