Re: [EXTERNAL] Please do not deny newcomers shelter

[Kathy Glatz]

thanks, Tom!  do you believe current city council would take it up ASAP?

Kathy J Glatz 

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On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 09:49:48 PM MDT, Tom Kowal <tomko...@gmail.com> wrote:

Hancock administration explanation [see response to Kathy Glatz below] does not hold water. Even if the Feds discriminate on basis of whether or not a migrant/refuigee has an A number, the city does not have to. The City could take the funds that the feds allocate on the basis of the number of A numbered folx served, and use other funds to serve the rest of the folx on an equal basis. 

City Council needs to take this up and press Hancock to return to a sane and humane policy on serving the migrants who continue to come in to the City every day, and the thousand or so who are here now. 

Thanks Kathy for this — hope you’re back on your feet soon!! 

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On Apr 26, 2023, at 11:06 AM, Anne Kleinkopf <annekl...@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi, Kathy --

I know that our church, First Plymouth, is still providing various sorts of support to the individuals and families that we hosted in March; if you'd be interested in being part of that, we'd gladly welcome you.

Also, I have heard from a couple of folks that there is some interest by the city in organizing some sort of regular, several-times-a-year 1-week hosting sessions by churches, but I don't know if that has gotten past the general idea stage.

I don't know of any other churches that are hosting or planning to host, but I am not plugged into any communications channel about that.

Hope you are doing OK!

best,

Anne

On Wed, Apr 26, 2023 at 8:28 AM Kathy Glatz <k.j...@yahoo.com> wrote:

hi, are the churches stepping up to help w/sheltering immigrants?  how so?  I'm still homebound so this me expressing concern; will help when/as able.  

 take care, all

Kathy J Glatz 720-233-4567

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From: Mayorsoffice <mayors...@denvergov.org>

To: k.j...@yahoo.com <k.j...@yahoo.com>

Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 08:23:48 AM MDT

Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Please do not deny newcomers shelter

Thank you for taking the time to contact the office of Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock.

We share in your concerns and desire to see all who come to Denver, regardless of reason or circumstance, sheltered safely. We also thank you for your generosity with this effort. That kind of generosity has helped us serve as many migrants as we have been able to up until this point.

Recently, Denver announced an upcoming transition in response to migrants arriving in our city. This transition is a direct result of strict federal funding limitations, despite requests to federal authorities for flexibility in order to better serve arrivals. Since December, Denver has spent more than $12.8 million sheltering and supporting nearly 7,000 migrants from the southern border, a response that reflects Denver's values and commitment to being a welcoming city for all. Unfortunately, without further financial support from the federal government, cities, municipalities and states cannot afford to sustain these expenditures.

While we are adjusting services in the migrant shelters, we will continue to connect all who arrive in Denver with a multitude of other support services, regardless of immigration status. We also will continue to collaborate with our State, nonprofit and faith partners to help meet the demand of this challenge - a challenge shared by cities across our country.

We also continue to call on Congress to provide additional assistance to local communities who are disproportionately tasked with handling and managing what is a rapidly growing national humanitarian crisis.

Thank you again for taking the time to share your concerns with the Mayor's office. We value the time you have taken to share with us what is important to you. These testaments are vital in ensuring the Mayor understands the views of his constituency, and in leading this Administration in our unwavering commitment to stand up for what is right. 

Team Hancock

Office of Mayor Michael B. Hancock | City and County of Denver

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Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2023 8:45 AM

To: Mayorsoffice <mayors...@denvergov.org>

Subject: [EXTERNAL] Please do not deny newcomers shelter

Dear Mayor Michael Hancock,

I am a resident of the City and County of Denver. I support the City's efforts to provide initial shelter to people resettling in Denver and the greater metro area.

I urge you to reconsider Denver's decision to deny shelter to some based on immigration status and instead offer that equally among recent arrivals.  Years ago Denver decided,  prudently, to offer Hospitality to Immigrants.

If the city goes through with this policy, it sends the message the city isn't committed to all Denverites and it will make even less resources available for communities already facing houselessness. We can do better.  Welcome and offer services to all who currently live, reside, tent, otherwise are IN Denver! 

I urge you to reinstate shelter for all newcomer migrants to Denver.

Sincerely,

Kathleen Glatz

1780 S Raritan St  Denver, CO 80223-3727 k.j...@yahoo.com