Minnesota Refugee Hub Gets $2.5M Lifeline from Feds
Published Date: 9/22/2025
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The government is set to give a new grant of up to $2.56 million to Community Sponsorship Hub in St. Paul, Minnesota. This means they’ll keep supporting refugee services with fresh funding soon. If you’re involved with refugee help or community programs, this update matters and signals steady support ahead.
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