One July 23, 2023, the Denver Post carried an in-depth analysis of the effect of ending DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) on young immigrants, employers and the U.S. economy. (The story was originally written by Sheryl Gay Stolberg and Rebecca Robbins for the New York Times.) Some important highlights: DACA, put in place by…
According the Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity and Global Committee of the Denver YMCA: In 2023, 16.1% of the people living in Denver were foreign-born The largest groups of immigrants came from India, Vietnam, El Salvador and China Since December of 2022, over 10,500 refugees have come from Venezuela, fleeing political and economic insecurity Denver has spent…
Immigrant Pathways Colorado (IPIC) has announced receipt of a grant totaling $3,000 from the Littleton Rotary Foundation. The grant will allow IPC to make self-development grants to immigrants who are in Colorado with documents and who have very low income. IPC’s self-development grants are for things such as applying for citizenship, learning English, and taking…
IPC is pleased to announce that the Unitarian Society of Denver has donated $1,281.76 to Immigrant Pathways Colorado to help IPC provide self-development grants to immigrants to Colorado who are documented and have very low income. IPC Co-Chair Susan Thornton made a presentation to the Unitarians in June, and their collection for that day was…