The new welcome center approved by supervisors Tuesday will be the county's first in North County, serving as a hub for services, resources and information for immigrants and refugees
San Diego County will create a second welcome center for immigrants and refugees settling in the region, after supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to move forward with the plan amid a recent influx of migrants. The decision lets the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs accept a $430,529 state grant to establish the center and also sets aside another $101,000 in county funds for it.
“This is about making sure the County is bridging the gap to meet the needs of our diverse communities,” said Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer. “These services help make people more self-sufficient, which ultimately helps our entire region succeed.” The funds for the center were awarded to the county through the Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion grant — an initiative by the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development to provide $8.
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