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From:Bulmaro Vicente <boomer@chispaoc.org>
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Subject:12/02 SA CC Public Comment: Item 11
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Hi,
Please find Chispa's letter of support for Item 11.
In Solidarity,
Boomer
Policy and Political Director | Chispa
e: boomer@chispaoc.org c: 714.747.4271
1505 E 17th Street Suite 117 Santa Ana, CA 92705
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December 2, 2025
Mayor Amezcua and City Councilmembers
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
ecomment@santa-ana.org
Via Email
RE: Item 11 – Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program
Mayor Amezcua and Members of the Santa Ana City Council,
On behalf of Chispa, we urge the City Council (Council) to vote YES on Item 11 and approve the
proposed $150,000 allocation to continue the Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program (Program). It is imperative
that the City of Santa Ana (City) expand financial support and relief for residents impacted by recent U.S.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and U.S.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) immigration raids and actions.
Since its launch in July 2025, the Program has proven to be a lifeline for City families impacted by the
immigration raids who are struggling to pay for housing, utilities, or afford basic necessities such as
groceries. With 101 households and 198 individuals already assisted, the need for expanded emergency
aid remains urgent and growing. The need has only continued to grow, and the Program’s initial funds
were quickly exhausted, clearly demonstrating both the demand and its effectiveness.
Providing this additional $150,000 will ensure that families experiencing crisis can continue to access
emergency support for housing, utilities, and basic necessities. Santa Ana’s immigrant community is
facing ongoing and increasing enforcement activity, and maintaining this safety net is critical to keeping
families stable, housed, and safe.
For these reasons, we strongly urge the Council to approve this allocation and continue investing in a
program that has proven to be responsive, efficient, and deeply needed in our community.
Sincerely,
Bulmaro Vicente
Policy and Political Director
Chispa