Built Different: A Community Update

Victories, volunteer opportunities, and upcoming events

A Note From Judith:

SW Protectors Update

At the last SW Protectors meeting, 56 of you showed up to hear Grecia from Latino Voices. When we learned that the Carver County Sheriff had decided to abandon his pursuit of a contract with ICE, the cheering was so loud we nearly brought the restaurant down.

This decision is a huge win, and I want to thank everyone who worked so hard to make it happen. You showed up at Carver County Board of Commissioners meetings, spoke to Commissioners, collected petition signatures…and it worked. Your work paid off.

Please remember that: you can make a difference.

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How You Can Support Latino Voices MN

Grecia shared several ways you can help:

• Donate using the QR code below, or send a check made out to Latino Voices MN
  Address: 121 W 3rd Street, Chaska, MN 55318

• Volunteer: Email latinovoicesofminnesota@gmail.com and let them know you’d like to help (bringing food, supporting families, etc.).
  Please note: A virtual training is required before volunteering.

• Drop off donations:

  • Fridays, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

  • Or any other day by going to the back of the building, placing items on the shelf, and ringing the bell. They’ll be notified.

They are currently accepting hygiene items and are especially in need of baby care products.

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More Good News

Saturday’s protest was another success! 825 people and 3 dogs showed up in 5-degree weather. Fabulous treats were once again provided by Oana. It was amazing to see you all.

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Upcoming: Bingo Night 🎉

Tomorrow is BINGO night at The Bellows!
This event raises awareness and is a great way to build community. There will be great prizes.

• Please reserve a spot

• Fun starts at 6:00 p.m.

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Closing Thoughts

People all across Minnesota are coming together to fight oppression and protect their friends and neighbors. Folks are blowing whistles, collecting food and supplies, and documenting what this regime is doing. That takes courage and grit.

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed. It’s easy to try to ignore what’s happening. But Minnesotans don’t do easy.

We’re used to blazing summers and freezing winters. We shovel snow in shorts, do polar plunges, and sit on buckets in the middle of frozen lakes to fish.

All these agents coming in from other states are learning something fast: We’re built different.

Welcome to the resistance.

Chaska Protests

Every Saturday from 1-2 pm at the corner of Hazeltine Boulevard and Highway 41 (Chestnut) [Map]

Waconia

Every Saturday from 11:30-12:30 pm at Highway 5 and County Road 10 in front of the Starbucks and Jersey Mike’s. [Map]

SW Protectors

Every first and third Tuesday from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. It’s no cost and come and go as you like.

Please do buy something to eat or drink, though, to support our venue, which is The Bellows restaurant and it’s located at 232 Pioneer Trail in Chaska.