New York City has indeed launched a pilot program to help 150 migrant families move out of overcrowded shelters by providing them with up to $4,000 each. This initiative is part of the Asylee Movement Assistance pilot program, which aims to assist asylum-seeking families, particularly those with pregnant women, who have already secured new housing.
The funds can be used for various expenses such as security deposits, moving costs, and initial rent payments. This effort is part of a broader strategy to manage the city’s shelter population, which currently includes over 65,000 asylum seekers.
Folks, let's talk about what's happening in New York City, a place that's supposed to be the epitome of American opportunity, but under the current administration, it's turning into a tale of misplaced priorities. They're spending up to $600,000, your tax dollars, to pay 150…
— Donald J. Trump (Parody) (@rdtsol) September 9, 2024
Sources:
www.nationalreview.com/news/nyc-giving-migrant-families-4k-grants-to-move-out-of-city-shelters/