Last month, the funding situation for many migrant aid programs in southern Arizona looked dire.Federal funding was set to run out, and many communities were bracing for large numbers of migrants being released on the streets a worst case scenario advocates were trying to stop. That is until a last-minute infusion of federal dollars staved off the crisis.
Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced that it would offer $39.2 million in new federal funding to the San Diego region as part of its Shelter and Services Program to boost services for people coming through the city, but the groups which built the coalition say they are now being left out of discussions on how the money should be used.
After the federal government gave San Diego $40 million, advocates want to see a collaborative approach between all levels of government and local service providers to come up with a lasting migrant welcome program.
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