Rent fund for immigrants facing eviction
Resident asks for a rent support fund for immigrant households facing eviction after lost income from a member's detention or deportation, linked to eviction defense groups.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
create a fund for rent support for immigrants facing evictions due to lost income after a member is detained or deported. Pair this support with connection to eviction defense groups to support on the long term battle for housing stability.
Who it helps and why
This would support a community currently under direct attack and experiencing housing and economic insecurities.
Details
- Cycle
- 2026–27
- Submitted
- July 29, 2026
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Community
- How it was submitted
- Library, BCYF or other site
- Submitted at
- Center for Economic Democracy
- Submission language
- English
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
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