Politics & Government

Gov. Polis Tells President Biden Colorado Is Ready To Welcome Refugees And Immigrants From Afghanistan

African Community Center, Lutheran Family Services and the state department are working to find space and support for refugees.

By Karen Morfitt, CBS Denver:

DENVER (CBS4) – In a letter to the President Joe Biden, Gov. Jared Polis says Colorado is ready to help refugees and immigrants from Afghanistan resettle. While there’s no clear number on how many families could be coming to Colorado, the state’s three agencies tasked with supporting them are preparing the best they can.

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“We receive requests for assurance to receive additional families almost daily,” Ron Buzard, Executive Director at African Community Center, said.

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