"RICHMOND - Months after promising to spend $1 million to support immigrants targeted by the Trump administration, Richmond's dollars are being allocated to three organizations with decades of experience serving communities in need. The nonprofits chosen include the Multicultural Institute, Catholic Charities East Bay and East Bay Sanctuary Covenant. The funds will be split between them to help support legal aid and community education and outreach."
"East Bay Sanctuary Covenant, founded in 1982, was awarded about $323,000 to help those seeking affirmative legal aid such as visas, green cards and citizenship, or needing removal defense over the next two years. With an allocation of more than $394,000, a year of affirmative legal aid as well as public awareness campaigns will be provided by Catholic Charities East Bay, whose history dates back to 1934."
"Multicultural Institute, established in 1991, will provide additional know-your-rights events, public awareness campaigns, drop-in immigration clinics and community watch efforts over the next year with the $130,000 it was awarded. Dollars can also be used to provide monetary assistance for rent, utilities and groceries to families struggling after a breadwinner is detained or deported, following an Oct. 21 City Council vote that expanded the scope of the program."
Richmond is allocating $1 million to three longtime nonprofits to support immigrants targeted by federal enforcement. East Bay Sanctuary Covenant received about $323,000 for affirmative legal aid including visas, green cards, citizenship and removal defense over two years. Catholic Charities East Bay received more than $394,000 to provide a year of affirmative legal aid, public awareness campaigns and monetary assistance for rent, utilities and groceries for families affected by detention or deportation. Multicultural Institute received $130,000 for know-your-rights events, public awareness, drop-in immigration clinics and community watch efforts. City Council expanded the program scope on Oct. 21.
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