SOS. Need help? Resources for anyone in need right now

 

 

 | Volunteers Needed. The Pride Cultural Arts Center in Minneapolis is looking for volunteers to help sort clothing and stock clothing. They have time slots this week (Thursday between 9:00am-4:00pm and Friday between 9:00am-1:00pm). Contact Anne at volunteer@tcpride.org if interested in helping.
 
MSP Magazine | A great list of resources has been put together in the MSP Magazine. If you are looking for answers, it's a good place to start.

Immigration Resource List | Reverend Linda had the following list shared with her and is passing it along to all of us. 

• MONARCA Rapid Response Line: Monarca MN hosts a hotline to report ICE activity, trains legal observers, provides support for families who are targeted, and offers web resources for individuals and workplaces. (612) 441-2881
• Unidos MN: Know Your Rights Information, Advocacy for the revised and strengthened Minneapolis Separation Ordinance presented to the Minneapolis City Council on December 9th.
• Immigrant Legal Resource Center: Advocates through its Red Card campaign, which provides information on the rights and protections available to all people in the U.S., regardless of immigration status.
• Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee (MIRAC): A variety of resources for those who have special immigration status, have questions around food, workplace, or housing.
• Immigrant Defense Project: Know Your Rights Infographics and resources for individuals wanting to know what to do when at home or on the street, in your car, when interacting with ICE, or if you are detained.
• STOP ICE Network Nationwide Alert System: Send & Receive alerts about ICE raids and activity in your area. Stop ICE Alerts Network works with technology already built into your phone, without the need to download an app.

Hiyala Indiga | Hiyala, yoga instructor on Tuesday's at Peace, is willing to provide some respite care for those who need some renewal. Seated message or meditation sessions available. Call or Text: 612 850-0071

Do Good Roseville | A friendly faith community competition to raise funds and food for the Roseville Area High School food panty has begun! They have drivers all lined up to drop food off to those in need, but their resources are limited. Bring non-parishable food to PEACE and we will make sure it gets to the RAHS pantry.

Ralph Reeder Food Shelf | 2544 Mounds View Blvd, Mounds View, MN 55112 | Money is the best donation you can make as they can buy food at lower prices than the grocery stores. They are also looking for drivers to deliver food to families in need.

Ramsey County Food Assistance | A list of resources for those experiencing food insecurity. This includes how to apply for SNAP benefits and a map of local food shelves. 

Indigenous Protector Movement | A Facebook Group to help those in need and to share opportunities for education and protest, especially for our indigenous communities that are being particularly targeted.

Sanctuary Covenant Church | This is a church doing some great work in North Minneapolis. They have a sign-up sheet for volunteers to help with their food panty, deliver food, attending meetings, etc. Check it out HERE. They are partnering with local schools that have large immigrant populations to make sure families have the resources they need.

Facebook Group: TC Suburbs Rise Up | A good hub to get info on where to help and what needs are out there.

Facebook Group: Inclusive New Brighton | Somewhat specific to New Brighton, but also the larger Mounds View district area. Has resource information and needs that are coming up. 

Mobilize | A hub for meetings and protests in the area. This might be a more politically minded site (as it includes gatherings for elected officials and those running for office), but there is protest information as well.

Rapid Aid For Released Individuals | A Facebook Group that has been started to help provide assistance and rides to those who are released from ICE custody. Oftentimes they don't have phones, shoes, etc. Having people available to provide assistance is needed. 

Ralph Reeder Food Shelf (see info above)

Gas Gift Cards. We will be collecting gift cards for gas over the next few weeks and passing them along to those who need them. There are a handful of people connected to our community who are picking up kids for school or getting groceries for families. To help off-set their costs, we want to provide gift cards. Wayne Leatherman can help you purchase these at church through our Scrip program. 

Pop-Up Presentation | "Supporting Children During Immigration Enforcement Operations" presented by Hopewell Hodges, MA, PhD Candidate — Predoctoral Psychology Intern at the University of Minnesota | The presentation is over zoom and information about the presentation and how to sign-up are in the link. 

What to Say | A resource with information about how to talk with young people about what is happening in our cities right now. 

As more resources pop up or needs are made known, we will continue to keep you in the loop. 

With hope and justice, grace and peace.