We can’t operate as usual — because nothing about our community is normal right now.

Minneapolis is grieving, terrified, and traumatized after the recent killings of community members by federal immigration agents.

My name is Sierra Carter and I am the founder of HEAL MPLS, a community café and healing space in North Minneapolis.

In response to recent events impacting our city, we have opened our doors as a free healing safe space for our neighbors.

HEAL MPLS is providing free healing-centered programming and essential support including:

• Daily nervous system regulation support

• Therapist drop-in hours and trauma support

• Free herbal teas, warm drinks, and calming spaces

• Community meals and grocery kits for families who are afraid to leave home

• Safe spaces for respite, rest, and grounding

• Connection, care, and community medicine for those in pain

We believe healing is a human right, not a luxury.

This fundraiser will directly support:

• Rent and utilities for our safe space

• Security to keep our community and volunteers protected

• Weekly healing programs and trauma-informed care

• Free meals, groceries, and essentials for vulnerable neighbors

• Therapist hours and mental health support

• Herbal teas, nervous-system tools, and community care resources

We are asking for your support today to help us stay open, stable, and strong for our neighbors who are hurting, anxious, and in need of hope.

Every donation, big or small helps us continue showing up for Minneapolis with dignity, care, love, and healing.

Thank you for standing with our community.

This is community medicine. This is love in action.