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Mon Sep 11, 2017, 06:42 PM Sep 2017

Philly raising money to help DACA recipients

by Aubrey Whelan

The city of Philadelphia is launching a drive to raise money for DACA recipients who can’t afford to renew their status before an October deadline ...

... "If you care about the future of our nation and its values, it’s time to take action" ...

No city money is being contributed to the fund, but Gym, the mayor’s office and several other local officials and advocacy organizations will solicit funds over the next several weeks. Money raised will be distributed to charities that help DACA recipients pay for their status renewals ...

http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/philly-trump-gym-daca-renewals-financial-assistance-20170911.html

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