Immigration and food assistance

The City of Santa Ana offers immigration legal defense and financial assistance programs, a list of local food distributions and other community resources.

Category: Councilmember Lopez

Santa Ana City Council adopts resolution in support of Proposition 50 to preserve California’s fair representation in Congress

At their Oct. 21 meeting, the Santa Ana City Council adopted a resolution in support of Proposition 50 (2025), the Election Rigging Response Act, a legislative California constitutional amendment authorizing temporary changes to congressional district maps in response to partisan redistricting, appearing on the Nov. 4, 2025, statewide ballot.   Mid-decade redistricting actions outside the normal … Continued

Santa Ana City Council continues program to help residents affected by ICE

The Ayuda Sin Fronteras program provides help paying rent and utilities to people impacted by immigration enforcement. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council on Tuesday, Oct. 21, unanimously directed the City Manager to continue the Ayuda Sin Fronteras program with at least an additional $100,000 in funding to support residents who have … Continued

City Council to honor Salvador Quintana with new park name

The Santa Ana City Council has chosen the name of our newest park at the corner of Bristol and Tolliver streets – Salvador Quintana Park. The new park will pay tribute to Salvador Quintana, whose life exemplified compassion, resilience and service. Salvador Quintana was a true Santa Ana hero who helped local families during WWII … Continued

Ward 3 Newsletter: September 2025

Dear Neighbors, I hope this message finds you well as we say goodbye to a scorching and challenging summer and welcome the cooler, calmer days of early fall. Personally, I’m thrilled to feel the change in weather and the sense of renewal it brings—just in time to recognize the significant events this month: 9/11, Mexican … Continued

Santa Ana City Council approves group home ordinance to protect neighborhoods and provide safer housing for people with disabilities

The new rules will help the City regulate increasing numbers of unlicensed group homes. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council unanimously approved a landmark ordinance on Tuesday, Sept. 16, to better regulate group homes and sober-living facilities in residential neighborhoods. The new rules will improve living conditions for individuals with disabilities and establish … Continued

Ward 3 Newsletter: August 2025

Subscribe to my newsletter Dear Neighbors, It’s been an especially hot August, but that hasn’t slowed down the work in Ward 3. This month, my office has organized food distributions to support families, attended neighborhood meetings to hear your priorities, and joined community events that celebrate the heart of Santa Ana. On the Council, we’ve … Continued

Santa Ana City Council reaffirms support for immigrant community through new agreement with Immigrant Defenders Law Center

The Santa Ana City Council reaffirmed its commitment to the immigrant community by approving an agreement that will allow Santa Ana residents facing deportation or removal proceedings to continue to access free immigration legal services. On Tuesday, August 19, the City Council approved a $250,000 agreement with Immigrant Defenders Law Center (ImmDef), the largest deportation … Continued

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