In a week of heavy headlines, here’s what gives us hope: 50+ neighbors showed up in Waconia. Latino Voices volunteers packed supplies. ICE Out Bingo brought joy. This is what stepping up looks like.
An option for the NW burbs population would be appreciated. Have been to several No Kings gatherings in Anoka, Plymouth and Robbinsdale and find their scheduling distressingly sporadic. I'm a 72YO Maple Grove resident and though a volunteer at our local history museum with shopping trips for friends/neighbors both former and current do not consider myself an activist or particularly leader material. All corners of the Metro Area should have local representation/organization since the accusations by the administration of paid agitators is so far from true.
Hi, David: I agree with you that all corners of the metro--and indeed, the state--should have representation. Please understand that this is a volunteer effort by people who live in southwest metro area. We have our hands full.
I'd encourage you to find likeminded people in your area and try and get something started. I understand you don't consider yourself a leader but neither did any of us until leadership was thrust upon us.
Regarding Latino Voices ... I missed the info about bringing items to the protest this past Saturday the 17th(in the Friday e-mail) ... I stopped into Little Roos this morning - a collection site for Latino Voices in Chaska Commons ... They now are the Only site for dropping off items as the Latino Voices site is restricting their role as of yesterday ... Is there anyway we could get out additional information about their need for donations - as was done with the Food Drives that were coordinated with our Protests... I imagine they would be able to provide a vehicle or trailer for items .. Thanks for considering this ... There is a need!!
Thank you. This is so informative to us that act locally here in Minnesota
An option for the NW burbs population would be appreciated. Have been to several No Kings gatherings in Anoka, Plymouth and Robbinsdale and find their scheduling distressingly sporadic. I'm a 72YO Maple Grove resident and though a volunteer at our local history museum with shopping trips for friends/neighbors both former and current do not consider myself an activist or particularly leader material. All corners of the Metro Area should have local representation/organization since the accusations by the administration of paid agitators is so far from true.
Hi, David: I agree with you that all corners of the metro--and indeed, the state--should have representation. Please understand that this is a volunteer effort by people who live in southwest metro area. We have our hands full.
I'd encourage you to find likeminded people in your area and try and get something started. I understand you don't consider yourself a leader but neither did any of us until leadership was thrust upon us.
You'd be surprised what you can accomplish!
Good luck. (And you're always welcome here.)
Regarding Latino Voices ... I missed the info about bringing items to the protest this past Saturday the 17th(in the Friday e-mail) ... I stopped into Little Roos this morning - a collection site for Latino Voices in Chaska Commons ... They now are the Only site for dropping off items as the Latino Voices site is restricting their role as of yesterday ... Is there anyway we could get out additional information about their need for donations - as was done with the Food Drives that were coordinated with our Protests... I imagine they would be able to provide a vehicle or trailer for items .. Thanks for considering this ... There is a need!!