Council members expressed concern that several organizations serving refugee and immigrant communities (e.g., IRC, South Salt Lake American, Asian Association of Utah) were not recommended for funding in the housing and community development grant allocations, despite their critical work.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 1 the 90 before that.
These organizations are requesting relatively small amounts of funding. Reallocating funds to support them would shift resources from other programs.
Refugee and immigrant residents who rely on these organizations for support and services.
Other programs that might see a reduction in funding if reallocations are made.
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Council members expressed concern that several organizations serving refugee and immigrant communities (e.g., IRC, South Salt Lake American, Asian Association of Utah) were not recommended for funding in the housing and community development grant allocations, despite their critical work.
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