LA Archdiocese Launches Program to Aid Immigrant Families Impacted by ICE Raids

Support for Immigrant Families

• 🤝 The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has announced a new program to assist immigrant families affected by recent ICE raids.
• ⛪ Parishes within the Archdiocese are actively providing food and supplies to immigrant parishioners who are fearful of being seen in public or going to work.

Family Assistance Program

• 💰 Archbishop Jose Gomez launched the Family Assistance Program, funded by philanthropists like Rick Caruso, to prevent families from becoming homeless.
• 🏠 The program aims to provide a crucial income source for families who can no longer afford rent due to fear of arrest or deportation.

Impact on Daily Life

• 🚫 Immigrants like Oscar are too afraid to seek work, leaving immigrant work centers empty and individuals trying to stay out of sight.
• 🛠️ Jose, who previously had steady employment, is now unable to work after ICE raids at Home Depots, impacting his ability to earn a living.

Building Trust and Offering Help

• 🚚 Ministry coordinators are approaching aid delivery with caution, likening it to an "Uber delivery" to build trust, initially leaving supplies outside.
• 🔗 Information on how to find out more about the program and how to help is available on the foxla.com website.
• 💸 Rick Caruso is matching donations up to $50,000, in addition to an initial $50,000 gift from him and his wife.