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Mutual Aid Request: 15 families need rent support Rapid response teams are in contact with 15 different families who have been destabilized after ICE detained the primary caregiver. Every donation to OCAD’s mutual aid fund will go directly to these families to ensure they stay sheltered and fed this summer.
A group photo of all participants with their floral arrangements. The text below reads: We want to express our huge gratitude to our volunteer community at OCAD! Our volunteers work so incredibly hard to aid our projects here at OCAD and we want to thank them for dedicating their time and energy to our cause! We also want to thank Flowers For Dreams for such a wonderful floral arrangement class & gorgeous venue!
Images from OCAD's May Volunteer Appreciation at Flowers for Dreams: Two floral arrangements shown, one in the shape of the Flowers for Dreams logo.
EL APOYO MUTUO TRABAJA Contribuye hoy donorbox.org/OCADmutualaid
MUTUAMENTE APOYAMOS A NUESTROS JOVENES Con su apoyo, OCAD a podido: Conectedo a jovenes afectades por redadas y detenciones de ICE con servicios de salud mental. Apoyado a un joven a mantener a su hermano menor después que ICE haya detenido a su familia https://donorbox.org/OCADmutualaid
Mutual Aid works! Donate today: https://donorbox.org/OCADmutualaid
As of April 1, 2026: OCAD has distributed $329,159.11 to 217 families. 14 households are currently on the waitlist to receive funds. donorbox.org/OCADmutualaid
Mutual Aid Supports Youth With your support, OCAD has: Connected youth affected by ICE raids and detentions to mental health services Helpted a teen provide for his younger brother after ICE/CBP detained their caregiver. https://donorbox.org/OCADmutualaid
OCAD Mutual Aid Fund Update October 2025 through January 2026 - Received 612 donations with an average size of $93.13 - Distributed 161 payments with an average size of $1,548.74
A short video with the text: Mutual Aid Update Since November 2025 we've distributed $174,944 to households impacted by ICE and CBP activity in the Chicagoland area. We couldn't have done this without donations from community members like you. So how does the money you give get to households who need it? Households who call the FSN hotline are connected with a Rapid Response Team. Rapid Response Team members work with households to understand their needs and request money for things like groceries, rent, and medicine. OCAD reviews requests and sends money directly to households. In some cases, Rapid Response Teams deliver essentials to families who are unable to leave their homes. Every dollar you give goes directly to households impacted by ICE and CPB. Donate today. https://donorbox.org/mutualaid2025
This holiday season, ICE and CBP continue to terrorize our communities. Thousands of families are missing parents and loved ones as a result of ongoing enforcement activity. There will be no celebrations — and for many, not enough food on the table or medications that are urgently needed. Every dollar you give goes directly to immigrant and migrant families who have had a loved one detained or who are too afraid to leave their home. Let’s show up for one another this December. Donate to the mutual aid fund today. donorbox.org/mutualaid2025
Graphic that reads: Operation Midway Blitz is not over - families are still feeling the impact. In this season of giving, our community can be the lifeline they need. Stand with Chicago families. Give what you can.
Agentes federales han comparecido repetidamente ante un tribunal de Chicago para explicar el uso excesivo de la fuerza contra periodistas y manifestantes. La última audiencia tuvo lugar el jueves 6 de noviembre. LA JUEZ ELLIS DICTAMINÓ QUE "LAS PRUEBAS DEL GOBIERNO SIMPLEMENTE NO ERAN CREÍBLES." EL JUEZ TAMBIÉN SEÑALÓ QUE EL COMANDANTE DE LA PATRULLA FRONTERIZA, GREGORY BOVINO, MINTIÓ REPETIDAMENTE EN SU DECLARACIÓN. "La Jueza Ellis no solo denunció las tácticas represivas de la administración Trump, sino que también señaló que ve a Chicago como un "lugar vibrante, rebosante de vitalidad y esperanza".
EL JUEVES 6 DE NOVIEMBRE, LA JUEZA DE DISTRITO ESTADOUNIDENSE SARA ELLIS CONCEDIO UNA ORDEN JUDICIAL PRELIMINAR QUE LIMITA ESTRICTAMENTE EL USO DE LA FUERZA POR PARTE DE LOS AGENTES FEDERALES Y ORDENA A LOS AGENTES QUE LLEVEN IDENTIFICACION VISIBLE Y UTILICEN CAMARAS CORPORALES.
"EL USO DE LA FUERZA ES INDIGNANTE". JUEZ EMITE UNA ORDEN JUDICIAL DE AMPLIO ALCANCE SOBRE LAS TÁCTICAS DE LOS AGENTES DE INMIGRACIÓN EN CHICAGO. Información y citas del artículo de Jason Meisner en el Chicago Tribune; lea el artículo completo en el siguiente enlace bit.ly/4owF2rE
Text graphic that reads: Federal agents have repeatedly been called into court in Chicago to explain their excessive use of force against journalists and protesters. The latest hearing was Thursday, November 6th. Judge Ellis found "the government's evidence to be simply not credible." The Judge also noted that Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino lied repeatedly in his deposition. "Judge Ellis not only denounced the Trump administration's heavy-handed tactics, but also noted that she sees Chicago as a 'vibrant place, brimming with vitality and hope.'"
Text graphic that reads: On Thursday November 6th, U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis granted a preliminary injunction strictly limiting the use of force by federal agents and ordering agents to wear visible ID and use body cameras.
Text graphic that reads: "The use of force shocks the conscience." Judge issues sweeping injunction on tactics of immigration agents. Information and quotes from Chicago Tribune article by Jason Meisner - read the full article at this link: bit.ly/4owF2rE
LOS FONDOS SE UTILIZARÁN DE DOS MANERAS: Asistencia directa en efectivo para alimentos, medicamentos, pañales, servicios públicos, alquiler, etc. Para comprar y entregar alimentos y otros artículos esenciales directamente a las familias que se refugian en sus hogares debido al aumento de la actividad de ICE, como parte de nuestro nuevo programa de Ayuda Mutua.
FUNDS WILL BE USED TWO WAYS: Direct cash assistance for groceries, medication, diapers, utilities, rent, etc. To purchase for and deliver groceries and other essentials directly to families who are sheltering in place due to increased ICE activity, as part of our new Mutual Aid program DONATE TO SUPPORT IMPACTED IMMIGRANT AND MIGRANT FAMILIES
NEW: MUTUAL AID FUND SUPPORTING IMMIGRANT FAMILIES All donations support families in Chicago IL who have been directly impacted by detention, deportation, and ICE raids.
Background image of protesters with text that reads: Learn more about your rights Call the ICIRR & OCAD’s FSN line at 855-435-7693 option 1 for raids and option 2 for detention & deportation support.
Image of text that reads: Parents and sponsors, please stay calm There is no sign that ICE is coming into schools to take children. The best steps we can take right now are: - Share accurate information - Make sure children are not frightened into “self deporting” - Keep copies of any letters or emails you receive and contact your lawyer immediately before signing or sending anything
Image of all text that reads: Immigration attorneys have received a troubling notice about a possible ICE operation called “Freaky Friday.” VERY IMPORTANT: This is not a raid in schools and not aimed at all children. The operations is said to focus only on unaccompanied immigrant children. Any notice would come in the form of a letter or email from the child’s immigration officer, not by ICE showing up at schools. The warning mentions that ICE might send letters trying to scare families into withdrawing the child’s asylum application, even threatening parents with consequences if they refuse.
A background image of a woman being interviewed, with a text overlay that reads: Community Alert ICE may be targeting “unaccompanied” immigrant children in operation called “Freaky Friday”
Screenshot of an instagram story that reads: "Confirmed that ICE is at Millenium park in Chicago 1:15pm Sunday 9/28. Please record them and keep each other safe. Confirmado la migra en el parque de Millenium park el día de hoy domingo 9/28 a las 1:15pm. Por favor de evitar la área y los que estén allí y no estén en riesgo de grabar y mantener a nuestra comunidad segura."