Aiexpress – On Sunday, dozens of people were taken to other shelters on a bus provided by the nonprofit organization ViVe Wellness. However, the majority of these individuals remain uncertain about what the future holds for them.
People in Denver were brought to a congregate shelter, while families were taken to either an apartment or house.
Individuals staying at the congregate shelter will have a two-week limit before they are required to pack up and leave.
Around 70 individuals sought refuge in this temporary shelter, but a significant number of them remained uncertain about what their next course of action should be.
During an interview with CBS Colorado, Jasmine Arenas spoke with a couple of migrants who expressed uncertainty about their destination.
For a period of two to five months, hundreds of individuals found solace in the comfort of the Western Motor Inn motel, considering it their temporary home. It was a unique experience for many, as they had never before sought refuge in a Denver shelter.
Brenda Torres, a 30-year-old Venezuelan migrant, shares that her experience in Denver has revolved around the motel.
“I’m feeling conflicted about leaving,” Torres admitted. “I’ve been unwell lately and things haven’t been going smoothly.”
After receiving a recent breast cancer diagnosis, she finds herself faced with the challenge of finding a new place to live once her time at the shelter ends in just two weeks.
Torres expressed his fear of becoming homeless and succumbing to the harsh conditions on the streets.
Yoli Casas, the CEO of ViVe Wellness, is determined to do everything in her power to prevent such a situation from occurring. With over a year of experience in assisting migrants, ViVe Wellness has played a vital role in supporting individuals throughout this ongoing migrant crisis.
Casas assured that the individuals will receive proper care and support at the congregate shelter. Additionally, efforts will be made to assist them in devising a suitable plan, as some may be unaware of the possibility of forming groups of four and renting a place.
After talking to multiple tenants, some of them mentioned that they had been paying a minimum of $120 per week to stay at the motel. However, they also acknowledged that finding a place as affordable as this would be challenging. Yong Prince, the owner, mentioned that she even let those without a job stay rent-free.
She still aims to purchase or rent another property and bring along a few families.
Yong Prince expressed his determination to invest in various assets, including property, chicken, and goats. He assured them that they could work and contribute towards these ventures.
Prince believes that despite the desire of some individuals to purchase another property in a different location, there will still be people who end up without a home and residing on the streets.
Nonetheless, she genuinely hopes that those who departed from the motel are doing well.
Prince expressed his wish for them to lead a fulfilling life.
Brenda Torres and individuals like her have an opportunity to build a meaningful and fulfilling life in the United States.
ViVe Wellness made the decision to provide temporary shelter for some individuals, based on what it believed to be the right course of action.
The nonprofit intends to provide extra assistance to individuals residing at the shelter. However, it acknowledges that its resources are already scarce due to the high number of people and families seeking help in Colorado.
In the last year, Denver has provided assistance to almost 40,000 migrants and is expected to allocate $180 million towards addressing the crisis.
