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 immi-