California is organizing a fund for workers who won’t receive stimulus checks.

American citizens have begun receiving stimulus checks from the US government in their bank accounts, while physical checks will be mailed out in the next few weeks. However, as was established when the stimulus fund was revealed, this money is only for American citizens and legal immigrants. Undocumented immigrants, whether they file tax returns or not, will not be receiving a check. Californian Governor Gavin Newsom decided that the state is not satisfied with that, and has organized a separate fund to give some money to undocumented workers.

“We feel a deep sense of gratitude for people that are in fear of deportation but are still addressing the essential needs of tens of millions of Californians,” Newsom said Wednesday. “And that’s why I’m proud as governor to be the very first state to announce a program for direct disaster assistance to those individuals.”

Approximately 10% of California’s workforce is comprised of undocumented immigrants, according to Newsom, but due to their status, they are not entitled to either unemployment nor the stimulus fund. In order to give these workers some kind of relief, Newsom has set aside a fund of $75 million for distribution. On top of that, philanthropic organizations, including the Emerson Collective, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, James Irvine Foundation, and more, are collectively donating an additional $50 million to the initiative, bringing the total up to $125 million.

Undocumented individuals will be eligible for payments of $500, while undocumented families can be eligible for a payment of up to $1000. The money will be distributed through local nonprofits that specialize in aiding undocumented workers. It has not yet been announced when the money will be distributed.

Newsom acknowledged that the individual payments are not especially large, but he still wants to do something for the undocumented workers. “I’m not here to suggest that $125 million is enough. But I am here to suggest it’s a good start, and I’m very proud it’s starting here in the state of California,” he said.