LA Archdiocese Expands Aid for ICE-Affected Families

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has launched the Family Assistance Program to support families affected by recent ICE raids, offering meals, groceries, prescription deliveries, and direct financial aid coordinated through more than 200 parishes. Archbishop José H. Gomez emphasized the distress within immigrant communities and called for comprehensive immigration reform. Initial funding includes $50,000 from developer Rick Caruso, matching funds, and new contributions from local businesses such as Vallarta Supermarkets and the Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Company. The Cardinal McIntyre Fund will manage aid distribution, aiming to prevent homelessness among vulnerable families. The program specifically targets individuals afraid to leave their homes due to fear of arrest. Donations can be made online via the Archdiocese's website.