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Chicago Police Station Response Team

We support newly arrived migrants waiting for shelter in Chicago police stations.

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We are the Chicago Police Station Response Team - a network of volunteers meeting the needs of recently arrived asylum seekers sheltering in police stations.

Since August of 2022, over 8000 migrants have arrived in Chicago - some on buses sent by border states and some on their own by bus or plane.  Recently, due to lack of available shelter space, these men, women, and children have been sent to police stations and other very temporary shelters while they wait for space in other more appropriate facilities. Many of their right-now needs are being met by community-organized volunteer networks.

There are no services at the police station – no food, no showers, no microwave or hot water, nothing – it is just a place for folks to wait until a shelter bed becomes available at one of the refugee shelters around the city.  We are a network of volunteers and have organized to meet needs for food, bedding, and supplies as well as connecting folks to medical services and showers when possible.  Our group is in every police station across the city, with more than 150 volunteers.

Please consider giving to fund our ongoing efforts. Funds will be used directly and immediately to fund meals and supplies for our new neighbors. Volunteers are bringing food, clothing, and medical supplies daily, and as this crisis stretches on, it is apparent that there is a need for funds to continue this work.  We hope that our group’s mission is temporary, and any funds remaining after police station support is no longer needed will be directed to organizations that serve migrants in the city’s shelter system and as they move to transitional or permanent housing.

This is the only official fundraiser for our efforts at police stations.  

Today's Balance
$96.80
Estimated Annual Budget
$30,674

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Top financial contributors

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Congregation Rodfei Zedek

$4,000 USD since Jul 2023

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Anonymous

$1,000 USD since May 2023

3
Mary Schneider

$1,000 USD since Jun 2023

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Laura Blasingame

$1,000 USD since Jun 2023

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Linda Swift

$500 USD since May 2023

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Dominique

$500 USD since Jun 2023

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Julie OBrochta

$500 USD since Jul 2023

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$500 USD since Jul 2023

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Shannon Burch

$400 USD since May 2023

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Laura N

$400 USD since May 2023

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$400 USD since Jun 2023

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$300 USD since Jun 2023

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$300 USD since Jul 2023

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$250 USD since May 2023

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Daniel Orkin

$250 USD since May 2023

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Keith Tokoly

$250 USD since May 2023

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Tim C

$250 USD since May 2023

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Bobby Mercader

$250 USD since May 2023

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$250 USD since May 2023

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Alice Cottingham

$250 USD since May 2023

Chicago Police Station Response Team is all of us

Our contributors 246

Thank you for supporting Chicago Police Station Response Team.

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Congregation ...

$4,000 USD

Anonymous

$1,000 USD

Mary Schneider

$1,000 USD

Laura Blasingame

$1,000 USD

Linda Swift

$500 USD

Dominique

$500 USD

Julie OBrochta

$500 USD

Guest

$500 USD

Shannon Burch

$400 USD

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Today’s balance

$96.80 USD

Total income

$30,674.21 USD

Total disbursed

$30,577.41 USD

Estimated annual budget

$30,674.21 USD

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News from Chicago Police Station Response Team

Updates on our activities and progress.

Thank you for your support

Thank you all for your generous support! There are now over 700 folks waiting in police stations, with the number continuing to grow. One challenge we have been facing is overcrowding in the stations, and the logistical challenges of provid...
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Published on May 24, 2023 by Heather Kofke-Egger

May 12th

As of 5/11/2023, there are over 500 migrants waiting for shelter at police stations. Stays have reached upwards of 2 weeks, and many more folks are expected to arrive with resumption of busing by Texas and the end of Title 42. So many peopl...
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Published on May 12, 2023 by Heather Kofke-Egger