LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Retailer Curacao is taking motion to help immigrant households, amid intensifying ICE raids throughout the nation. Their free Important Wants Help Program began in California and is now making its option to the valley.
“A lot of people are feeling a little bit scared right now because of the current situation going on,” Las Vegas retailer supervisor Gerber Barrera stated. The shop is at Meadows Mall.
This system is offering free home goods, comparable to microwaves, fridges, TVs, and even groceries, on to folks’s doorsteps.
“We have a lot of customers that are not able to leave their homes,” Barrera stated. “So when they are in need, we feel extremely happy that we can support our families.”
Curacao helps immigrant households with their free Important Wants Help Program. (KLAS)
Curacao helps immigrant households with their free Important Wants Help Program. (KLAS)
The Curacao retailer at Meadows Mall. (KLAS)
The Curacao retailer at Meadows Mall. (KLAS)
An indication within the window at Curacao at Meadows Mall. (KLAS)
Assistant Supervisor Jenny Gonzalez advised 8 Information Now, inside her personal circle, she’s witnessed the worry firsthand, amongst each household and pals.
“They are even scared to go out,” Gonzalez defined. “Places they used to go all the time, they don’t go — even to go to the grocery stores.”
This program retains folks’s identities confidential. Households can apply on-line at their web site.
“We’re going to be reviewing case by case just to make sure we reach those families who need it the most,” Gonzalez stated.
Curacao is at the moment taking purposes and stated they are going to achieve this so long as they’ve sources to satisfy the requests.
