Citygate Network Invited to Help with Immigrant Children

Last week, Josh Dickson, Deputy Director for the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, reached out to Citygate Network President John Ashmen to see if our members might be able to help with the problem of unaccompanied minors at the southern border. John sent a message to member CEOs and coordinated a phone call with several members.

The administration is trying to find safe accommodations for these kids in a less-stressful environment until processing can begin. Facilities close to the border and even much further inland are needed. Specifically, facilities are needed in:

• Seattle, WA
• Pomona, CA
• San Diego, CA
• Philadelphia, PA
• Chicago, IL
• Long Beach, CA
• Denver, CO

If you are interested in exploring this opportunity further, please review the government documents at the links below and then contact the Citygate Network

• UC and Family Volunteer Asks: details how organizations could be helpful
• Establishing EIS Fact Sheet: outlines a site activation checklist, resources required, and service contracts required to set up a standard Emergency Intake Site
• HHS Fact Sheet: details how the government is working hard to reduce the time unaccompanied children spend in CBP custody