Denver calls on partners to provide additional support for arriving migrants
Denver has received more than 200 new arrivals of migrants from the southern border over the past five days, including nearly 300 on Monday. According to the City of Denver, this is a significant increase from the 20-30 people coming to Denver for much of March and April.
There are more than 900 people in four migrant shelters operating in Denver as of Tuesday, which is at near capacity. The City of Denver is calling on other partners to provide additional support. The city is specifically requesting the faith-based community to provide overnight sheltering for migrant guests who are set to leave Denver the next day.
As of Tuesday, May 9, below are the most up-to-date numbers reflected in the city dashboard*:
- Number of Migrants that Arrived Overnight: 286
- Total Number of Migrants Served by the City since Dec. 9: approximately 8,676
- Number of Migrants Sheltered in City Emergency Shelters: 149
- Number of Migrants Sheltered in Partner Emergency Shelters: 795
According to the City of Denver, "This continues to be an emerging situation. The vast majority of newly arriving migrants have had documented encounters with U.S. immigration officials. All arriving migrants, regardless of status, and those exiting emergency shelters are being provided with resources as quickly possible. These include water and snacks, backpacks filled with hygiene products, transportation support should Denver not be their final destination, and access to the resources listed in the following guides.
Donations
The Newcomers Fund is currently accepting monetary donations from the general public here. Donations will go directly to the city's nonprofit partners who are supporting with resource navigation and housing for migrants.
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