Agmt22 Legal Aid Society -MOU - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

REV: 09-08-2022 RL Exhibit “B” Grove Foundation Proposal for 2022-24 Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and uncertain economic outlook, the LIBRE collaboration seeks to continue to bring resources and information to the immigrant community. The Biden Administration’s actions to undo the DHS “Public Charge” rules that the prior administration put in place are being challenged in court even as the Administration plans to propose new rules. This will rekindle immigration concerns for immigrants who need safety net benefits and services. LIBRE will encourage immigrants to access COVID-19 resources and other benefits by dispelling misinformation, supporting more positive messaging around the use of public benefits, and providing application assistance and advocacy. LIBRE will continue updating its KeepYourBenefits.org website to help community service and health providers locally and across the country counter the misinformation that makes immigrants hesitate to access help even during difficult times like these. LIBRE partners will continue to adapt to the challenges posed by the pandemic and the disproportionate economic hardship facing their communities. The LIBRE Steering Committee submits this proposal to enable our successful collaborative to support our mission the next two years. I. LIBRE will combat the “chilling effects” of the public charge rules. LIBRE will keep educating immigrant communities about the public charge rules and use upcoming court hearings and proposed regulations concerning the rules as opportunities to explain which benefits are included in the rule and if using these benefits negatively affects a person’s immigration status. LIBRE will update, test, and promote messages to the immigrant community to explain what the current events involving public charge rules mean for them so that they can make informed decisions about applying for benefits, including COVID-19 related services. II. LIBRE Will Continue to Deliver Comprehensive, Integrated Core Services. LIBRE’s integrated outreach, education, application assistance, and legal advocacy continue to connect immigrants living in San Mateo County with benefits that help them to lead healthy, stable lives. Each component of our service delivery model plays an important role in meeting the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Our promotora partners will use updated outreach materials and continue to find ways to engage immigrants with issues that affect their communities. LIBRE will continue to conduct outreach and education, provide benefits application assistance, and provide legal advice and representation to immigrants living in San Mateo County. We will reach at least 9,000 people in immigrant communities through our outreach, assist at least 275 households in applying for or retaining benefits, and provide legal services to at least 150 immigrant individuals. ATTY/AGR.2022.331/Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County (Page 8 of 13)