This Non-Profit Is Creating Care Packages For Families Amidst ICE Raids

WILMINGTON, CA — A South Bay YMCA is looking for volunteers to sort donations and help create care packages to support immigrant families amidst ongoing ICE raids across Los Angeles County.

The Wilmington branch announced last week that it would be one of several YMCAs accepting donations to create care packages for anyone avoiding or fearing going out to public spaces due to the ongoing ICE raids.

The non-profit said in a post on social media that it would also help those affected by dropping off groceries or other essential products. The Wilmington YMCA is accepting items such as trash bags, shampoo, adult diapers, coffee, cleaning supplies, detergent and medicine.

"We support our immigrant families," the Wilmington YMCA said in a statement on their Facebook page. We continue to provide care and connections to protect our children, youth, and community members through distribution of food and supplies, free mental health support, and New American Welcome Center resources."

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Here are some other branches accepting donations:

• Anderson Munger Family YMCA: Koreatown
• Ketchum-Downtown YMCA: Downtown Los Angeles
• Mid Valley Family YMCA: Van Nuys
• Southeast-Rio Vista YMCA: Maywood
• San Fernando Gardens Program Center: Pacoima
• Weingart East Los Angeles YMCA: Boyle Heights

Ongoing ICE raids in Los Angeles County and other areas across the Southland, especially in predominantly Latino cities, have created fear amongst immigrant communities.

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Los Angeles resident Jasmin Salinas, 22, told Patch Saturday that her mom has been afraid of leaving her home for more than a week, even missing out on her son's graduation, in fear that immigration agents would raid it.

"It's personal," Salinas said while at a protest in Downtown Los Angeles. "My mom needs her freedom, and I can't believe we're taking it, we're taking it away from all these people's moms, dads, brothers, sisters."

To register as a volunteer at the Wilmington YMCA, click here. The Wilmington YMCA asks that anyone looking to donate items call 310-522-2100.

The Wilmington YMCA is located at 1127 N. Avalon Blvd.