Tens of thousands of recently arrived refugees might lose support for basic necessities like food and rent after a Trump administration order suspended federal funding for resettlement agencies. There is widespread confusion as agency leaders seek greater clarity from the government.

What we know for sure is that one local agency, which relies on federal funding, isn't taking any chances. Instead, they are taking action to raise money on their own.

The organization that works to welcome refugees to Maine says its committed to its mission. This is in light of President Donald Trump’s recent executive order suspending the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program.