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NYS: $21.4 million to provide support services for displaced Ukrainians living in New York

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Tue, Nov 15th 2022 03:55 pm

Federal funding to support 17 refugee services providers

√ 'Uniting for Ukraine' program brought roughly 14,000 Ukrainians to New York state

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced more than $21.4 million has been awarded to help Ukrainians, who have fled their country as a result of Russia's military invasion, to temporarily resettle in New York. The funding will be utilized by 17 refugee services providers around the state to assist displaced Ukrainians now living in New York.

"We are proud to continue to welcome those who have been forced to flee their homeland by the ongoing and unjust violent attack by Russia," Hochul said. "As the home to the largest Ukrainian population in the United States, New York will remain unwavering in our support of the people of Ukraine. This federal funding is crucial to enabling refugee services providers to properly assist Ukrainian families as they adjust to a new life here in New York state."

Hochul’s team said, “An estimated 75,000 people have come to the U.S. from Ukraine since the Russians launched their attack, including approximately 14,000 in New York, through the federal government's ‘Uniting for Ukraine’ program. This program has provided a pathway for displaced Ukrainians and their family members to stay in the U.S. for up to two years. Participants must have a supporter in the U.S. who provides them with financial support for the duration of their stay.”

This new funding, from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Refugee Resettlement, will be used to supplement the existing efforts to provide support services through “Uniting for Ukraine.” Support services to be provided include employment assistance, case management, skills training, English as a second language, and, when necessary, housing and food assistance among others.

Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Commissioner Daniel W. Tietz said, "New York has long been a beacon of hope for those fleeing persecution and displaced by war throughout the world. This funding will help ensure that those who have arrived from Ukraine will have the resources they need to find safety and stability. The organizations receiving funding have years of experience successfully helping refugees and immigrants to adapt to a new home and thrive as part of the community, and we are grateful for their efforts."

Earlier this year, the governor announced an executive order to prohibit state agencies and authorities from contracting with entities that continue to do business in Russia. In early March, Hochul announced actions to strengthen the Department of Financial Services' enforcement of sanctions against Russia, including the expedited procurement of additional blockchain analytics technology. In February, Hochul ordered all state agencies and authorities to divest public funds from Russia and stop doing business with Russian companies.

The governor also launched a website with resources for Ukrainians and how New Yorkers can help. The following refugee services providers were awarded funding:

Organization

Location

Amount

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants

Albany

$382,143

Catholic Charities of Long Island

Amityville

$1,775,841

Catholic Charities of Buffalo

Buffalo

$300,000

International Institute of Buffalo

Buffalo

$300,000

Journey's End Refugee Services

Buffalo

$300,000

Jewish Family Services of WNY

Buffalo

$300,000

International Rescue Committee

New York City

$3,377,068

Catholic Charities Community Services

New York & Hudson Valley

$4,904,034

Commonpoint Queens

Queens

$3,377,068

CAMBA

Brooklyn

$3,377,068

Catholic Charities Family and Community Services

Rochester

$776,328

World Relief

Rochester

$776,328

Interfaith Works of Central New York

Syracuse

$300,000

Catholic Charities of Onondaga County

Syracuse

$300,000

Refugee and Immigrant Self-Empowerment

Syracuse

$300,000

The Center

Utica

$300,000

American Civic Association

Binghamton

$300,000

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