Michigan Seeks Volunteer Support for Migrant Housing Initiative

The state encourages residents to assist with resettling migrants amid concerns over safety and resource allocation.

Michigan's Department of Labor and Economic Development encourages residents to house and support migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela.
Volunteers are asked to make a 90-day commitment to assist with housing, school enrollment for children, and employment for adults.
The initiative aims to make Michigan a welcoming and inclusive state for immigrants, refugees, and ethnic communities.
Critics argue that housing migrants without proper vetting poses safety risks and strains state resources.
Concerns are raised about the potential for voluntary housing programs to become mandatory, citing examples from other states and countries.