Arapahoe County donates money to support migrants

BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Denver is experiencing a new surge of migrants coming to Denver, with hundreds arriving each day. is new uptick aligns closely with the expiration of Title 42, which allowed U.S. o cials to turn back migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border in the name of protecting public health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since its expiration, more immigrants who are seeking asylum can enter the country.

To help support those arriving in the metro area, the Arapahoe County Commission donated $10,000 to the Newcomers Fund, a fund philanthropy organization, Rose Community Foundation.

County commissioners voted 4-0 to approve the donation, with Commissioner Je Baker absent during the recent meeting.

“ e city of Denver has really carried the burden of this issue, in excess of several million dollars,” said District 5 Commissioner Bill Holen. “I would propose that we authorize this disbursement of $10,000 directly to the fund to help in terms of the humanitarian needs of these immigrants, many of whom barely have the clothes on their back.”

Rose Community Foundation started the Newcomers Fund in December 2022 to address the needs of migrants arriving in Denver. Since then, over 10,000 people have come to the area, seeking asylum and safety.

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