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Twin Cities' Mutual Aid Groups Support Immigrants
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In the Twin Cities, small mutual aid groups are emerging to support immigrant families amidst a surge in federal immigration enforcement. Neighbors are stepping in for daily needs, from school drop-offs to grocery deliveries and mosque watch. Trained volunteers like Patterson are providing safe transportation and support, while groups like Blaire Zummak-Fredricks are addressing school absences. The community response is strong, with over five hundred Minnesotans attending an online Ice Watch training. Groups are also improving their strategies, mapping volunteer locations for better ride matching. Despite the tension, these efforts embody hope and love, one ride or grocery bag at a time. Checkout Solipillow.com
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