23rd of April is recognized as William Shakespeare’s birthday. What did the Bard have to say about immigration?

The script Sir Thomas More is only surviving copy of a play in the Shakespeare’s hand. When the London citizens complain that the immigrant craftsmen are stealing their jobs and demand to have them removed from the city as a protective measure, Shakespeare has More argue: Grant them removed, and grant that this your noiseHath chid down all the majesty …

Can we afford to Bring Chicago Home?

The Bring Chicago Home ordinance will be on the March 2024 ballot. We are going to hear a lot of noise and misinformation regarding this ballot measure, but it is strongly in all of our interests to vote for it. Recently, I have heard many people disparaging asylum seekers coming into our police district with the refrain, “Why don’t we …

Three Kings

January 6th, 19th Ward Mutual Aid in collaboration with Spanish Community Center celebrated Three Kings Day with our newest neighbors. We distributed hundreds of gifts to newly arrived families at the Daley College shelter. It was a beautiful event. As nice as it is to see children smiling, the pride in their parent’s eyes was priceless. The direct translation of …

Happy Holidays

They say there is no Santa. No Christmas magic. I am here to tell you they are wrong. “Yes Vigina there is a Santa Claus.” It is true today as it was in 1897. Our neighbors and community fed thousands of people since April. We clothed, found bedding, and gave our time, money and our talents to the families who …

Decompressed

From 12/18/2023 The term “decompressed” is used by the City of Chicago to mean to clear out or move migrants out of the police stations and into shelters. Chicago started witnessing an increase of asylum seekers late last year. In our police district, district 22 in Morgan Park on Chicago’s far southwest side, it wasn’t until mid to late April …

Will The Real Santa Cause Stand Up  

Will The Real Santa Cause Stand Up   Join us in making this the most wonderful time of the year for our newest neighbors.by spreading joy by hosting a special Christmas. We are seeking toy donations for the children and monetary contributions to cover the costs. Let’s make a difference and support a child’s first Christmas in Chicago. Will you …

Thanksgiving Potluck 🦃 with our Newest Neighbors

Thanksgiving Meal with our Newst Neighbors We are thrilled to annouce that Southside KIN, 19th Ward Mutual Aid and Morgan Park Presbyterian Church are partnering to host a Thanksgiving meal for our community, including the asylum seekers. At a time when togetherness and gratitude are more important than ever, we aim to create a warm and inclusive space where everyone …