Long Beach has launched an emergency Neighbors Supporting Neighbors fund for the immigrant community, the City announced Friday afternoon.
City leaders and community organizers gathered in front of City Hall Friday to announce Long Beach’s joining in the American Civil Liberties Union’s lawsuit and to reveal the emergency fund. Mayor Rex Richardson said the fund was established earlier this week, and has already received over $100,000 in contributions.
The Neighbors Supporting Neighbors fund is being established in partnership with the California Community Foundation (CCF), and will provide rental assistance, food distribution, income replacement and legal support for immigrants. CCF has already contributed $100,000 to the fund…