Clark County, WA. — Three Clark County organizations have partnered to offer short-term rental assistance to households experiencing financial instability following the detention or deportation of a family member by federal immigration authorities.
Council for the Homeless (CFTH), the Southwest Washington League of United Latin American Citizens Council 47013 (SWWA LULAC Council 47013), and Latina Leadership NW (LLNW) announced Monday that CFTH has budgeted $50,000 to help stabilize families who lose income when a primary wage earner is detained or deported by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Under the partnership, LULAC will verify eligibility by confirming ICE-related disruptions and referring affected households to CFTH. The nonprofit will then issue rental payments directly to landlords to prevent evictions.
“We recognize the sudden loss of a family member due to ICE abductions can be devastating,” CFTH chief operating officer Sunny Wonder said in a statement. “Our partnership with LULAC and Latino Leadership NW ensures families experiencing this crisis can receive culturally responsive, rapid support to help maintain their housing.”
The groups described the initiative as an urgent, temporary measure and said the need for rent assistance far exceeds available funding as ICE operations continue to affect families in the region.
“We are grateful to partner with Council for the Homeless and Latino Leadership NW to support families facing these traumatic disruptions,” said Andy Lara, president of SWWA LULAC Council 47013. “Our priority is to protect our community and keep people in their homes, while ensuring that our community members feel seen, supported, and safe.”
LLNW director Diana Avalos-Leos said many families are struggling with fear and uncertainty following detentions. “This partnership makes it so no one has to navigate this trauma alone,” she said. “Together, we are providing stability, dignity, and a lifeline for families who deserve to remain housed and hopeful.”
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