Crisis at the US border: Americans called on to help accommodate migrants

“If you have extra room, consider hosting a family.”

Authorities in the US state of Michigan are asking residents to help place migrants in their homes and help reintegrate them into society. The crisis with the accommodation of visitors to the United States is flaring up with renewed vigor.

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Development said volunteers who want to participate must commit to at least 90 days through the refugee assistance program, Fox News reported.

“Programs like Welcome Corps advance the Office of Global Michigan’s mission to make Michigan a home of opportunity for our immigrant, refugee and ethnic communities,” said Poppy Hernandez, director of Global Michigan and chief equity and inclusion officer for Michigan. – Expanded Pathways Refugee resettlement provides an opportunity for more Michiganders to support the growing number of refugees in our state and build a more welcoming and inclusive Michigan for all.”

Volunteer Michigan sponsors are expected to support newly arrived refugees by meeting them at the airport, providing and preparing initial housing, enrolling children in school, and helping adults find jobs.

The migrants will visit Michiganders from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela, all origin points where many had hoped to seek asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Fox News Digital has reached out to the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Development for more information.

The request comes as several cities grapple with how to house and provide services to newly arrived migrants from the southern border.

Cities such as New York and Chicago have also faced problems with migrants committing crimes, as well as opposition from residents who have expressed anger and concern over the influx of migrants. Migrant shelters in these cities have become largely overcrowded, forcing officials to come up with ways to safely house migrants.

Last year, Massachusetts authorities asked residents to open their doors because migrant shelters were overcrowded at the time, Fox News notes.

“Most importantly, if you have an extra room or suite in your home, please consider adopting a family. Housing and shelter are our most pressing needs, and become a sponsoring family,” said Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll.