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In the wake of raids, support rises for Idaho families

Five of the event organizers are standing together for a photo.
Jaqueline Vazquez
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Idaho Organization of Resource Councils

In the wake of immigration raids, here and around the country, many families lost their main breadwinner and are struggling to stay afloat.

In response, four nonprofits came together to create the Idaho Familias Assistance Fund, to support families who have been affected. Mónica Esquivel joined Idaho Matters to talk more.

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