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 …
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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 …
And Then There was One
Police District 12 is the only station now currently open to recieve asylum seekers.
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 …