Over the past 6 weeks, executive orders and federal policy shifts have restructured the landscape of refugee resettlement. From the suspension of refugee admissions to a stop work order on resettlement services, our refugee neighbors are at risk.  

On January 20, the Trump administration issued an executive order indefinitely suspending the US Refugee admissions program. Given how resettlement serves to reunite families within Sacramento’s Afghan population, this has had devastating repercussions within our community.

On January 24, the State Department issued stop work orders on all foreign assistance programs, leaving refugees stranded without access to housing support or basic services. To make matters worse, we have not been reimbursed for services provided under this program since April, leaving gaps in critical funding for resettlement services. 

Afghans, Ukrainians, and Venezuelans are at risk – including here in Northern California. As these communities face the potential revocation of their Humanitarian Parole and Temporary Protected Status, this leaves our neighbors at risk of deportation and loss of work authorizations.

We need your help to fill the gaps in funding. 

These strenuous shifts have caused critical funding gaps – creating uncertainty and delaying reunification in the lives of our neighbors. 

As policy shifts continue to leave our Afghan allies and Ukrainian humanitarian parolees in limbo, critical funding gaps threaten vital resettlement services. With over 1,500 refugees across our region losing support from USRAP, and hundreds of Ukrainians at risk of losing their status, your support is needed now more than ever. Donate today to help fill these funding gaps and ensure that we can continue to reunite families, provide essential services, and stand by those who risked everything for the safety of others.

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