Montebello approves $100,000 for families impacted by immigration raids

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Montebello approves $100,000 for families impacted by immigration raids

The Montebello City Council this week adopted a resolution to approve $100,000 in funding to establish the Montebello Humanitarian Services Program, designed to support local families directly impacted by immigration raids. The program, managed by city staff, will offer services ranging from legal rights workshops to case management opportunities. All applications and interactions will be handled with confidentiality in accordance to the Health …