MNICE.HELP is a list of resources & nonprofits helping our community in the Twin Cities during Operation Metro Surge
Non-Profits
Copal MN
Providing legal resources, education, healthcare access and workforce development to the Latino community in Minnesota, this non-profit also has a trained network of volunteers monitoring ICE whereabouts.
DHH Church
DHH Operation is a community outreach effort led by the DHH Church to provide food, rental assistance and other urgent help to families in need.
The Food Group
The Food Group is a nonprofit working at the intersection of equity and access to fresh, sustainable foods. From farming to distribution, they provide fresh food across Minnesota.
Haven Watch
Haven Watch was created to help individuals released from ICE detention centers who are often discharged with no phone, ID, transportion or resources. They provide immediate support, warmth, transportation, and connection to resources.
International Institute of Minnesota
This social services organization helps immigrants adjust to living in the U.S. by providing English and professional development classes, filing immigration paperwork and classes and job trainings.
Joyce Uptown Food Shelf
Minneapolis food shelf that is accepting food and monetary donations and providing emergency bags of groceries for families that do not have an appointment to shop, but are in need of immediate assistance.
Keystone Community Services
Accepting food and monetary donations, this St. Paul non-profit provides social services for their community. They also provide delivery services to elderly and disabled people who qualify.
Little Earth Residents' Association
Key organization for the Native American housing in Minneapolis. Facilitating the issuance of Tribal IDs and providing guidance on legal rights.
Neighborhood House MN
Supporting immigrants and refugees in St. Paul, this non-profit helps with basic needs from food to housing and creates opportunities through education and programming for families. They are currently partnering with a local Hispanic grocery store to provide culturally relevant groceries to families affected by ICE.
The Open Door Pantry
Non-profit food shelf in Eagan, MN that is taking donations for their emergency food drive to support families affected by ICE.
The Salt Cure Restaurant Recovery Fund
Supporting Minnesota’s restaurant community by providing financial relief during this unprecedented operational crisis.
Second Harvest Heartland
This hunger relief organization is accepting monetary and food donations and filling/delivering emergency food boxes to families that cannot leave their homes.
Sisters Camelot
Non-profit collective distributing pre-packed bags of groceries as well as bulk produce to a variety of locations on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Stand With Minnesota
Because of the crisis in Minnesota, families who were stable just weeks ago are staring at eviction notices. To address this crisis, Stand With Minnesota is a campaign focused on paying rent for the most vulnerable families.
Unidos
A non-profit in Minneapolis that helps advance social, economic and racial justice for families in the Latino community. They are also organizing local protests and training community members on safety when participating in public protests.
Action & Events
Melt the Ice
Melt the Ice helps teach and demonstrate resistance tactics, leaving no community undefended. They also stage protests and events that politically and economically disrupt ICE.
Crisis Support
MONARCA Rapid Response
24/7 hotline to report ICE raids and alert the community of ICE presence. Offers workshops for community members to learn their constitutional rights.
Center for Victims of Torture
Providing emergency support, mental health care and basic needs assistance to victims of ICE.
Legal Help
ACLU Minnesota
If you have been harassed, intimidated, detained or subjected to the use of force by federal immigration enforcement in relation to your activities as an ICE observer or protestor, the ACLU of Minnesota has forms available to file a complaint.
Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota
Non-profit that provides legal support to immigrants and refugees who qualify.
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid
Non-profit that provides free legal representation to low-income immigrants and refugees.
Southeast Asian Freedom Network (SEAFN)
The Southeast Asian Freedom Network (SEAFN) was formed in 2002 to create a united front against deportation and criminalization of Cambodian refugees across the U.S.
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services
Non-profit provided legal services to all low-income people.
Resources
Immigrant Defense Network
A network of over 90 immigrant, labor, legal, faith, and community organizations dedicated to protecting and advancing the constitutional rights of immigrant communities across Minnesota. In the face of ongoing and escalating threats to immigrant rights, IDN delivers trusted information, referrals to legal support, and coordinated educational activities.
Ready Now!
This secure emergency alert app was designed to keep you and your loved ones safe. With just one tap, instantly notify your trusted contacts and legal aid when you’re in danger, need help, or face an emergency situation.