Three Elgin groups to share $1.2M in asylum seekers grant money

Three Elgin groups to share $1.2M in asylum seekers grant money  Chicago Tribune

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Three Elgin groups to share $1.2M in asylum seekers grant money

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Asylum Seekers Grant in Elgin

Elgin City

Introduction

Elgin, a city in Illinois, has been awarded a $1.27 million asylum seekers state grant money by the Illinois Department of Human Services. This funding is part of a larger $41.5 million award aimed at providing housing support, food, wraparound services, legal support, and healthcare for asylum seekers. In this report, we will explore how Elgin plans to utilize this grant and the agencies involved.

Grant Allocation

  • Food for Greater Elgin
  • Centro de Informacion
  • Well Child Center

The grant money will be distributed among three local agencies in Elgin. These agencies have a history of providing support to individuals from other countries and will continue to do so with the additional funding. They offer various services, including food, clothing, and other critical assistance to anyone in need.

Elgin as a Welcoming City

Although Elgin is not officially designated as a sanctuary city, it has a long-standing tradition of welcoming migrants. Since the 1960s, when people of Lao descent started arriving in the city after the Vietnam War, Elgin has been known for its inclusive approach. Mayor Dave Kaptain acknowledges the similarities between the past and the current situation, where asylum seekers from Venezuela and other countries are seeking refuge in Elgin.

Impact on Migrants and Local Community

The grant money will benefit both newly arrived migrants and those who are already residing in Elgin. Most of the recent newcomers are from Venezuela, many of whom have endured a challenging journey through multiple countries to reach the U.S. and Mexican borders. The funding will provide them with essential support as they navigate their new lives in Elgin.

Statement from Centro de Información

Dianha Ortega-Ehreth, the executive director at Centro de Información, expressed gratitude for the support provided by the grant. She emphasized that this funding will enable their organization to effectively assist those in need and enhance their daily work.

Governor’s Announcement

The grant was announced by Governor J.B. Pritzker, who acknowledged the need for continued federal support. He stated that these grants empower local governments to build services and support systems for new arrivals, facilitating their successful transition into the state and completion of the legal asylum process.

Gloria Casas is a freelance reporter for The Courier-News.

SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

SDGs Targets Indicators

SDG 1: No Poverty
  • 1.1 By 2030, eradicate extreme poverty for all people everywhere, currently measured as people living on less than $1.25 a day
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SDG 2: Zero Hunger
  • 2.1 By 2030, end hunger and ensure access by all people, in particular the poor and people in vulnerable situations, including infants, to safe, nutritious and sufficient food all year round
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SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
  • 3.8 Achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential health-care services and access to safe, effective, quality and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all
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SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
  • 10.7 Facilitate orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility of people, including through the implementation of planned and well-managed migration policies
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SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
  • 16.3 Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all
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