Urbana awarded 0k to provide food, shelter for asylum seekers in Champaign County
The City of Urbana was awarded a $247,918 grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services, per a press release on Monday. The funds will cover...
The City of Urbana was awarded a $247,918 grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services, per a press release on Monday. The funds will cover the costs of food, legal expenses and other services for asylum seekers in Champaign County. 'Asylum seekers are commonly forced to flee their countries with little support and resources when they arrive in the United States,' said Janel Gomez, City of Champaign community relations manager and compliance officer. 'The grant funds will be used to help support those individuals and families who immigrated to Champaign County in search of a better life.