Federal Funding Secured for Refugee Workforce Programs in Baltimore
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What happened
Global Refuge secured $300,000 in federal funding to expand its services in Baltimore. U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks highlighted the investment, which will support workforce development and career counseling for refugees and immigrants. The funding is intended to help program participants obtain skills needed to secure jobs and achieve self-sufficiency.
Why it matters
The investment is intended to help newcomers build careers and strengthen the local economy, according to Senator Van Hollen. The funding supports Global Refuge’s efforts to provide stability and career opportunities for refugee communities in Maryland.
An organization provides support to immigrants in the state of Maryland.
Who's involved
- Chris Van HollenU.S. Senator who helped secure the federal investment for Global Refuge.
- Angela AlsobrooksAmerican politician who joined efforts to secure federal funding for refugee support.
- MarylandThe state where the refugee support services operate.
- BaltimoreThe city where the refugee communities targeted by the funding are located.