An additional 52 migrants arrived at local homeless shelters in Denver Sunday night. Their arrival comes a week after the city opened up emergency shelter to accommodate 100 people who recently crossed the border and arrived in the city.
Officials do not believe that the migrants were sent by another state or city government, but that some people organized the effort on social media to travel to Denver. According to a press release from the city, around 600 migrants have arrived in Denver in the past few months, and officials expect that figure to continue to rise.
The city is currently supporting 153 people at Denver's emergency shelter; 48 people at a church-run shelter and 52 people at homeless shelters. The city is helping 35 people connect with family and friends in order to leave shelters.
People who want to support the migrants can drop donations off at Iglesia Ciudad de Dios at 5255 W Warren Ave. Donations are accepted Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
"Overall, we are in high demand for any new clothing for adults in S, M & L with special need for medium in both men's and women's," wrote the city in a Monday press release. "There is also a special need for winter weather clothing."
Here's what else is in demand:
- Coats (men's S and M, women's M)
- Pants (waist 30-33)
- Socks
- Underwear
- Winter apparel (hats, gloves, scarves, boots)
- Children's clothing for age 10 and younger
Groups that want to help support migrants can reach out to [email protected].
