The City of San Antonio is on a mission to continually provide a haven for migrants passing through, with the Migrant Resource Center's future looking secure till September 2026. A considerable federal funding boost could enable the center to keep its doors open and offer respite to those on their arduous journeys toward their intended destinations in the United States.
According to FOX San Antonio, Congress approved a hefty $600 million in March to address the ongoing border crisis. San Antonio is expected to receive $3 million, while the Catholic Charities will benefit from nearly $11 million of this allocation. But, to secure this critical support, the city must strictly submit its funding application by the looming deadline this Friday.
A secondary infusion of federal funds is slated for June, with more than $340 million up for grabs, which the city plans to aggressively pursue. A representative opined that given the dynamic nature of migration patterns and federal response, "there's a lot more to know than we know right now over the next few months." These statements were obtained by KSAT.
The city's advocacy doesn’t stop there; San Antonio is gearing to additionally request $18 million from Homeland Security. This substantial sum is aimed to ensure that the Migrant Resource Center can continue to operate and to assist migrants until September 2026. The city's relentless efforts reflect both a profound understanding of and commitment to providing indispensable aid to those seeking a new life within our nation's borders.
