Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration is offering residents $500 a month to house migrants — dubbed “newcomers” — in the state.
“The Newcomer Rental Subsidy program provides Refugees and other Newcomer population-eligible households with rental assistance up to $500 per month for up to 12 months, with eligibility based on immigration status and household income,” the Office of Global Michigan said on its site, as first reported by Dave Bondy Digital.
“Many refugees and other newcomers face critical housing challenges, and this program will increase access to better and more affordable housing opportunities while supporting a more rapid social integration to refugees and other newcomer populations to Michigan.”
“We are thrilled to couple funding from MSHDA together with our Office of Global Michigan’s efforts to support one common goal – making Michigan a place where all people, businesses and communities have the economic means and personal freedoms to reach their full potential,” Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity Director Susan Corbin said, according to El Central Hispanic News.
“The Newcomer Rental Subsidy program will increase access to better and more affordable housing opportunities while supporting a more rapid social integration for refugees and other newcomer populations in Michigan,” said Poppy Hernandez,Global Michigan Director and Michigan’s Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer, said. “Global Michigan is committed to providing support that builds welcoming, inclusive communities for those who choose our state as their new home.”
In February, ABC 12 reported Whitmer’s administration was seeking volunteers to do several tasks, including, “meeting the person or family at the airport, helping find housing, enroll children in school, and help with finding employment for adults.”
