Families in North Minneapolis are being torn apart and terrorized by ICE raids in our city. Even families that are still together are being affected by being unable to go to work. We are working as a community to make sure that everyone has food and shelter this season.

Please consider donating to help people with rent, utilities, and food, and other urgent needs. We're focusing primarily on families connected to Camden High School (mostly in the Camden, Victory, Folwell, and Cleveland neighborhoods).

Donations in any amount are greatly appreciated. Thank you for showing up for our beloved neighbors.

Per gofundme requirements, here is additional info:

1. Relationship to people we are raising money for: I live in North Minneapolis. I am a neighbor collaborating with my community to provide aid to fellow Northsiders. The beneficiaries of this fundraiser are fellow Minneapolis residents who also live on the Northside. They are our immigrant neighbors and community members, specifically those targeted by ICE. Given the nature of the situation, the beneficiaries necessarily remain anonymous.

2. The funds initially go into an account in my name. From there, we distribute to families.

3. Requests are received by school social workers and family liaisons. They receive requests from families who are in crisis and requesting specific amounts to help with rent, utilities, groceries, and other urgent needs. Those needs are vetted by a team, including social workers and family liaisons. I withdraw those amounts from the account holding the gofundme funds (this fundraiser). For a few families, it is a direct electronic transfer (zelle) from my account to a family's account. For most families, I provide the withdrawals in cash or check to other individuals that are also connected within immigrant communities who deliver directly to the families. We strive to protect people's privacy to allow them to stay safe in their homes. Please note, the beneficiaries are anonymous. As a donor, please know that and be okay with it when considering whether to donate.

4. Families request a specific dollar amount for specific needs, such as rent, utilities, groceries, and other basic needs. We fully fund those requests where we can, and families spend the funds accordingly. Money is divided among families based on their specific request/need.

5. We expect all donations will be used to fund requests from families, with remaining amounts to partially fund any outstanding requests. On the off-chance there are funds left over, they will be donated to https://www.achievetwincities.org/