Overview

• Nearly 40,000 migrants have arrived in Denver since December 2022, putting a significant financial strain on the city with costs exceeding $42 million.
• Surrounding communities and nonprofits struggle to cope with the spillover, as Denver's welcoming stance attracts migrants to the area.
• Denver officials call for federal assistance as the city's resources are stretched thin, with some departments facing budget cuts and service reductions.
• Local governments in the metro area adopt resolutions to deter migrants, highlighting the need for a coordinated response to the crisis.
• Nonprofits form the Migrant Response Network to address the public health issue, as the influx changes the function of organizations drastically.