Communities, Not Cages roadside rally in McHenry. Part of a nationwide day of action to oppose the expansion of ICE warehouse detention centers and the attack on the due process rights of immigrants and all Americans.
Look for new opportunities for action, education, community, and solidarity in and around McHenry County here every week.
Walking the Walk
Friday, May 1, May Day roadside rally from 3 pm to 5 pm. on Route 31 at McCullom Lake Road in McHenry. May Day is a national day of action that includes a national strike, boycotts, and protest rallies--a virtual General Strike. No shopping! No work! No school! Here is the registration link: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/931824/.
May Day 2026 Friday, May 1 at 12pm at 1919 W. Maypole Avenue in Chicago. Join the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) members and the immigrant rights contingent on to commemorate May Day and say: abolish ICE, free them all, and fund ALL of our communities, NOT war!
Born in Chicago, May Day, also known as International Worker’s Day, has been a historic day of action across the country and across the globe. With the attacks against our communities by ICE, CBP, and the Trump administration, May Day is a moment to show the strength of our full movement to make clear that we will not be silenced or intimidated.
RSVP at the link below to let us know you’ll be joining our March to May Day Immigrant Rights rally After our rally, we’ll march to Union Park together to join the full program and march through the streets of Chicago to make the immigrant rights movement’s presence known. See you on May 1st! https://icirr.quorum.us/campaign/160977/
Briefly looking ahead to a busy June:
Woodstock Pride Fest--June 13-14 Annual family-friendly events celebrating the LGBTQIA+ Community. Multiple special events. Pride Parade and the Festival on the Square 11 am to 4 pm.
Ride/Walk to Leave a Light On--On and around Woodstock Square, Friday, June 19 7 pm. Benefiting Break Crystal Lake Teen Center, Compassion for Campers, Community Connection for Youth, IMC--employment, education, health, and housing services, Jail Breakers, Lemonade & Advocate, Live4Lali, and Woodstock Pride.
The McHenry County Juneteenth Festival will be held on Saturday, June 20, from 3 to 5:30 pm on Woodstock Square Woodstock.
After our last Compassion for Campers (C4C) distribution at Community Resource Day 9CRD) at Willow Crystal Lake, we received an email from leadership newly appointed by top Willow Creek Church officials announcing, "We've made the decision to pause Community Resource Days for the summer." It is unclear if and how it may return in the fall. This is devastating news for the un-housed and housing at risk in our community. This is no reflection on the former local Crystal Lake leadership team or all of their dedicated volunteers. The last date will be this Friday, May 1 and our last on Friday, May 15.
More disappointing news--Sue Rekenthaler reported: " McHenry County denied our request because our compassion seemed to just be making our homeless friends more comfortable! That was the point exactly! Give someone shelter from the rain, a warm sleeping bag, a stove to heat up a can of soup. County funds were low, so I guess don't help the most vulnerable in our community. Am I angry? Somewhat. Am I surprised? No. In a republican county like this-not surprised. Am I defeated? No way. Our Compassion for Campers program will explore over sources. For now, I am very sad and disappointed. The video of the committee's comments can be seen online on the meeting portal." Sue is gratgeful for an outpouring of support and offers to help as the news sread
C4C hopes to continue our service to the unhoused. Sue , Chaplain Dave Becker of Tree of Life, and existing and potential church partners are consulting to consider options going forward and potential church partners will be meeting to consider options going forward. Meanwhile, your continued support is critical. Until we find a new venue, we will not be able to accept material donations due to lack of storage space. The best thing you can do is offer your critically need financial support to get us through this emergency. Money donations are always welcome at https://tinyurl.com/3bz96axe. Look for updates here. Email compassionforcampers@treeoflifeuu.org .
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