F@CK I.C.E.

People have been asking us how they can help if they are unable to attend a Protest or a Neighborhood I.C.E. watch. You are welcome to donate to support The Briar’s continued distribution of emergency whistles, “Know Your Rights” zines, food and drinks for neighborhood safety watch/patrols and volunteers, purchasing supplies and groceries for community members impacted by ICE, purchasing goggles/high Viz Vest/hand warmers and water bottles for safety kits, and printing/mailing your “Mail Your Elected Official” postcards.

If you want to support the community work in another way, we invite you to join our volunteer group as we continue caring for and showing up for Minneapolis neighbors.

Resources & Whats going on

  • The best option for getting connected to an active neighborhood I.C.E. watch is sign up at defend612.com and they wil link you up to your neighbors through Signal.

    What’s Signal? Signal is a free, end-to-end encrypted messaging app for secure texts, calls, and file sharing, prioritizing user privacy and operating as a nonprofit venture. It functions like other popular chat apps but uses strong encryption so only sender and recipient can read messages, preventing third parties from intercepting them.

    If you feel overloaded by app’s and message tools, we see you, but this tool really is the best one for this type organizing.

  • We currently have Emergency Whistles and “Know your Rights” zine.

    If you would like to print your own “Know Your Rights” zine. Here is the link.

    We also have a postcard campaign for you to send to your elected official. You fill it out, we mail it for you.

    On-site is also a “Make your own I.C.E. protest sign” station, where we provide cardboard and art materials for you to make signs. We also have pre-made protest signs.

    Know the difference between a Judicial Warrant and an Administrative warrant flyers. You can also print your own here.

    Free Safety Kits - goggles, high viz vests, handwarmers, water bottles, water bottle eye rinse adaptors.

    If you are working with families or community that has been affected by ICE and needs resources please contact Hilari, at Hilari@briarbar.com.

  • We are currently hosting a food and funds drive for Mutual Aid. Which we are distributing to community members, food banks, and schools in the area.

    Here is a current list of needs:

    here current needs are:

    • Menstrual Hygiene Products

    • Baby wipes 

    • Laundry detergent 

    • Shampoo and conditioner 

    • Dish soap 

    • Kid toothbrushes/ toothpaste 

    • Multipurpose cleaning spray 

    • Canned Foods

    • Beans

    • Lentils

    • Hand Warmers

    • Kids Gloves

    • Snacks for Children

      • Pretzels

      • Fruit Snacks

      • Granola

      • Chips

      • Etc

    We have been collecting items and food for St.David’s Latino Day Autism Program. Their clients have been heavily impacted and are not able to safely leave the house. Madeline the the Program Manager, has been collecting donations and delivering groceries and other supplies to clients’ homes.

    We are also helping New City School fullfill their amazon wish list for kids that have been impacted by ICE and are doing distance learning or have a reduced schedule. Here is the link for their current asks. Don’t want to support Amazon, you can pick up items from this list and drop them at The Briar, and we will get them to the school.

    Donations are also going to Little Kitchen Food Shelf, located in Sheridan Neighborhood.

    If you have or know of a need you are trying to help with, please reach out to hilari@briarbar.com

  • You can contact Hilari ZiaiMehr - hilari@briabar.com.

  • Community Impact:

    So far we have distributed over 2000 emergency whistles and “Know your Rights” zines.

    Mailed 500 postcards to your elected officials that neighbors have filled out.

    Donated alot of food and dry goods, can’t put a weight to it anymore. Collected and distributed diapers, hygiene products, and other essentials to support local nonprofit needs, community members, and schools.

    Distributed 200 Safety Kits - Goggle, High Viz Vest, Water Bottle, water bottle eye rinse adaptors, hand warmers.

  • Food Shelf Locator, just put in our zip code and it will help you find a the nearest location.

    Food Shelves with Delivery:

    Senior Food Shelf, 1801 Central Ave NE, Mpls. Delivery Available for 55+ community members.

    HopeBridge Food Shelf, 4217 Boone Ave N, New Hope 55428.

    Community Emergency Assistance Program, 7051 Brookyln Center, Brooklyn Center, Mn.

    Hallie Q Brown Community Center, 270 N Kent St, St.Paul, Mn.

    Keystone Community Services, 1800 University Ave W, St.Paul Mn.

    Souther Anoka County Assistance, 627 38th Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421.

    Other Resources:

    Stand with Minneasota.

    Whittier Alliance,find resources, volunteer oppurtunites, etc.

    Numbers to Save in your phone:

    National Lawyer Guild: 612-444-2654

    Monarca Rapid Response Line: 612-441-2881

    Monarca Non-Emergency Legal Questions: 651-372-8642

    CAIR Legal Support: 612-206-360

    EverBright Legacy Law - 952-925-4147, ask for MeKinzie. They offer free Durable Power of Attorney and Child Care Directives. They also have Spanish Language Lawyers on available.

3% Cover the Fee

These donations will be used to continue the distribution of "Know Your Rights" zine, emergency whistles, "Send a Postcard to your Elected Representative" and other community resources, like hot drinks and meals for volunteers through the Briar.