Police District 12 is the only station now currently open to recieve asylum seekers.
Year: 2023
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 …
Today We Celebrate the Third anniversary of Chicagoland Food Sovereignty Coalition
19th Ward Mutual Aid started back in May of 2020. We partnered with BAPA and Turpin Cares distributing hygiene and first aid. Soon, in the beginning of July 2020 the 19th Ward MA group started food distribution at the Morgan Park Presbyterian Church. We provided food for 60 weeks straight and fed over 20,000 people. On December 14, 2020, the …
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 …
Welcome the Stranger Benefit Concert
Beverly Unitarian Church – Women of the Castle: 19th Ward Mutual Aid
Thank you for inviting me to speak here at the Women of the Castle monthly series. My name is Tim Noonan and I lead the 19th Ward Mutual Aid group. Back in May of 2020 we were in the grip of the pandemic. To set the scene, I wrote the following back on June 4, 2020 for an unpublished article. …
Repose for Jismary
Today we lay to rest Jismary Alejandra Barboza González, who would have turned 4 years old next week. Her family started their trip north back in May. Little Jismary was born in Colombia and died in Illinois on August 10th. Colombia is known as the Butterfly Kingdom. Colombia is only second in the world in butterfly species, after Peru. The …
D22 Update – Immigration for Volunteers Presentation 7/26/2023
We are so excited to be able to present Immigration for Volunteers by immigration attorney, Paula Roa. Please join us to learn more. http://bit.ly/immigrant-volunteers
D22 Update – July 7, 2023
We have been joined by 9 more asylum seekers today. For those taking score at home, that makes 42 people at the station. This is the most we ever have had joining us. Since we are on the topic of numbers: Last night was the Night Market and our Spanish/English class at the Edna White Garden. It was super fun …
D22 Update – July 6, 2023
We have a total of 35 guests currently at the police station. Tonight is the Night Market at the Edna White Garden. There will be vendors and a community atmosphere. Also, we will be hosting our community class to help neighbors communicate with the asylum seekers and seeker with our neighbors. Try out your high school Spanish, it will be …