by Anabel Mendoza | Sep 24, 2020 | Coronavirus, Featured
When county and city leaders extended Frederick’s $3 million emergency renters’ assistance program in mid-July after receiving fewer applications than expected, some hoped it was a sign that residents were faring better than anticipated during the pandemic. But as...
by Anabel Mendoza | Sep 21, 2020 | Coronavirus, Featured, Immigration
Over 400 counties across the U.S. are considered “persistent poverty,” having high poverty rates for decades. Almost half of the 44 counties in Texas with persistent poverty are located along the U.S.-Mexico border and their high poverty rates and low wage employment...
by Anabel Mendoza | Aug 25, 2020 | Education, Featured
As Frederick County public schools begin remote learning amid concerns about COVID-19, homeless and other vulnerable students face a heightened set of challenges. Late last month, the Board of Education announced that the county’s public schools will move to a full...
by Anabel Mendoza | Jul 31, 2020 | Featured, Immigration
Earlier this month, a California judge ordered the release of more than 100 migrant children from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody; however, after ICE failed to meet specific prerequisites to release the children, the judge declared her order was...
by Anabel Mendoza | Jul 24, 2020 | Featured, Immigration
In early July, Frederick leaders announced a roughly $3 million COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program to help county and city residents meet their rent payments and avoid eviction. But, the program has received fewer applications than anticipated, totaling...
