The City and County of Denver is providing a weekly update on the support given to migrants who have arrived in Denver from Central and South America.
Denver continues to remain a welcoming city for all migrants at the city’s Reception Center between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., seven days per week.
Currently 4,022 people are being sheltered. As of Monday, Jan. 29, Denver has supported 38,129 migrants from the southern border at a cost of more than $40 million. Denver is currently operating seven non-congregate migrant shelters for newcomers as well as two congregate shelters for migrants experiencing homelessness. The city is also partnering with the Archdiocese of Denver to provide bridge housing for a limited number of families with children.
The city is grateful for funding it has received so far to support migrant sheltering operations, including a reimbursement award of $3.5 million from the State of Colorado. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has advanced $1.6 million, and approved Denver for reimbursement of another $9 million in federal assistance.
Donations
Our donation location has changed to the Richard T. Castro Human Services Center. Before donating, individuals should carefully review the donation instructions, way-finding tips and maps which are available at Denvergov.org/MigrantSupport. To schedule a drop off, call (303) 514-0643. Donations will continue to support the migrant community with essential items.
Those who wish to help should also consider giving to the Newcomers Fund. Donations will go directly to the city’s nonprofit partners who are supporting migrants with resource navigation, work authorization, shelter, and other services. You can also help by volunteering to support the response.
