Long Beach and Signal Hill, like much of Southern California, has seen its communities continuously terrorized by federal immigration raids. At least a dozen people from Long Beach have been taken by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in the last month, according to immigrant rights group ÓRALE (Organizing Rooted in Abolition, Liberation and Empowerment).
While many people are living in fear of conducting daily activities or even leaving their home, Long Beach businesses and community members have stepped up to help their neighbors with fundraisers. Several Long Beach fundraisers have helped ÓRALE raise money for the Justice Fund, which provides free legal aid to people fighting deportation, and helps their families afford basic living expenses. The Filipino Migrant Center and United Cambodian Community also help the community through the Justice Fund.
ÓRALE currently has a goal of raising $500,000 to help Long Beach’s immigrant community. Donations to this fund go toward financial assistance to families impacted, supporting rapid responders, running their community defense network, Know Your Rights education, court and ICE check-in accompaniment and legal support.
As of July 10, their fund has raised $117,613. To donate directly to the fund, visit bit.ly/rapidLB562.
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Labubu Plant Package Raffle – Ongoing through July 26
Plantiitas is raffling off an authentic Labubu, an 8-inch money tree and a $35 gift card to Plantiitas. ÓRALE will receive 90% of the funds from all entries. To enter the raffle, donate in-person at Plantiitas (2011 E. Fourth St.) or through Venmo @PlantiiitasLongBeach. Each entry is $5.
See Plantiitas’ Instagram post to see details on how to enter contact information for both in-person and virtual donations. The winner will be announced on July 27. Prizes are available for pick-up only.
Cafecito Club – Ongoing
Casita Bookstore’s Cafecito Club is a subscription-based curation of local coffee and book recommendations, where customers receive a bag of locally-sourced coffee and two books per month.
This month’s coffee choice is Fergs Coffee, a community-focused small batch roaster. Fergs chose to donate a portion of proceeds from this month’s box sales to support families impacted by the recent ICE raids.
Antonio’s Barber Supply – July 14-25
Antonio’s Barber Supply is having a pop-up shop from July 14-25, where 10% of all proceeds will be donated to ÓRALE. Just mention ÓRALE in-store at the time of purchase or in the comment section if you’re checking out online. You will also receive a coupon for your next purchase.
Antonio’s Barber Supply is open Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and on Saturday, July 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is located at 742 Pine Ave.
Somos Medicina – July 18
Local business Semillitas Learning Community and artist Maria Guadalupe invite the public to an evening of art, healing, pride and expression through an acrylic painting workshop inspired by the medicine of a hummingbird, live screen printing, raffles, a solidarity market, zine workshop, live DJ sets and more at Semillitas Learning Community (3920 Atlantic Ave.) from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
All proceeds from the night are going to ÓRALE (Organizing Rooted in Abolition, Liberation and Empowerment) to help the immigrant community. Registration is required through the link in the bio of @semillitas_learningcommunity.
Chuperamigos – July 18
This comedy night will feature almost 10 comics including Skinny Dave, Gabby Lamb and Joshua Benjamin as well as musical guest Los Alamos. The evening will be hosted by Gigi Garcia and Silvia De Anda, at Chatterbox in Covina (943 N. Citrus Ave.) beginning at 8 p.m.
The show is free, but donations are highly encouraged and all proceeds from the night will go directly to ÓRALE.
LP Release Show – July 19
Local band Stateside is releasing its latest LP “Where You Found Me” at Gilmore Music (1935 E. Seventh St.), with a $20 cover fee. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Stateside will also be performing in La Jolla the next day. Proceeds from these shows are going to the Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit.
Community Yard Sale – July 19
The public is invited to this community yard sale at Colorado Lagoon (5059 E. Colorado St.) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to either sell or buy clothing, household items and other trinkets. Those wanting to sell items are asked to bring their own blanket to hold items, and those purchasing are asked to bring cash.
There will be a live drawing session, and attendees can purchase cold brew and baked goods, with all proceeds going to support DACA renewals of local residents. Participants can also donate baked goods to support. Free.
Is there a fundraiser we should add to this list? Let us know by emailing Newspaper@SignalTribune.com or by messaging us @signaltribune on Instagram.
