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Frederick organizers urge local leaders for cash assistance amid COVID-19

Frederick organizers urge local leaders for cash assistance amid COVID-19

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...
Cluster of ‘persistent poverty’ counties along southern border pose added challenges for immigrants

Cluster of ‘persistent poverty’ counties along southern border pose added challenges for immigrants

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...
As Frederick County public schools go remote, teachers work to support students facing homelessness

As Frederick County public schools go remote, teachers work to support students facing homelessness

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...
Despite ‘on fire’ conditions, children remain in ICE custody

Despite ‘on fire’ conditions, children remain in ICE custody

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...
Frederick’s $3 million rental assistance program extended as application numbers remain low

Frederick’s $3 million rental assistance program extended as application numbers remain low

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...
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