'Every Californian, including our undocumented neighbors and friends, should know that California is here to support them during this crisis,' said California Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday.
California is set to provide $125 million in disaster relief payments to undocumented workers not eligible for unemployment or other types of financial relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"California is the most diverse state in the nation. Our diversity makes us stronger and more resilient," said Newsom in a statement."Every Californian, including our undocumented neighbors and friends, should know that California is here to support them during this crisis. We are all in this together."
California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks as the hospital ship USNS Mercy arrives at the Port of Los Angeles on March 27, 2020.Undocumented adults can begin applying for the new fund next month. The state's $75 million will be used to give approximately 150,000 adults a one-time payment of $500, with a cap of $1,000 per household.
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