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A grassroots, community-led effort organizing to take care of each other & build a new, liberated world. #WeKeepUsSafe. On occupied Piscataway land. linktr.ee/dcw1mutualaid

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DC Ward One Mutual Aid @dcw1mutualaid.bsky.social · Nov 19

hello, Bluesky👋

Ward One Mutual Aid organizes with our community because we believe a better world is possible & we are building it every day

Support our work (links in bio as well) here:
💫Patreon Patreon.com/W1MutualAid
✴️CashApp $Ward1MutualAid
💥Venmo @ Ward1-DCMutualAid

#MutualAid #DCMutualAid

DC Ward One Mutual Aid:
with love, rage, & solidarity

DC Ward 1 Mutual Aid is a grassroots, community-led effort looking to take care of each other and build a new, liberated world. We are a radical collective of organizers who volunteer our time and passion to building power and community together. We Keep Us Safe.

Ward 1 Mutual Aid was founded in March 2020 in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and currently organizes around food security, supporting unhoused neighbors, eviction defense, street vendor support, and other local grassroots efforts.

We are not affiliated with the government in any way and do not receive any government funding! Our organizing is sustained solely by the generous donations of individuals in our community who donate to support our work.

Support our Work: Ways to Donate
Venmo: Ward1-DCMutualAid
Cash-App: $Ward1MutualAid
Patreon.com/W1MutualAid

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DC Ward One Mutual Aid @dcw1mutualaid.bsky.social · Mar 10

🎉ANUNCIAMOS NUESTRO RECLUTAMIENTO DE ORGANIZADORES🥳

Infórmate sobre la ayuda mutua, escucha a los miembros de la comunidad que lideran nuestros esfuerzos organizativos y empieza a organizarte con nosotros

💸donar con la nota «Evento de organización»
V*nmo: Ward1-DCMutualAid
C*shApp: $Ward1MutualAid

DC Ward One Mutual Aid @dcw1mutualaid.bsky.social · Mar 10

🎉🚨ANNOUNCING OUR ORGANIZER RECRUITMENT EVENT🥳😍🕺

Learn about mutual aid, hear from community members leading our organizing efforts, & plug into opportunities to organize with us.

💸 donate to make this event happen! with note “Organizing Event”
V*nmo: Ward1-DCMutualAid
C*sh-App: $Ward1MutualAid

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Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid @dcmigrantmutualaid.org · Feb 20

🚨ALERTA🚨Hoy, 20/febrero, hemos recibido reportes de La Migra/ICE vigilando varios edificios de apartamentos en el noroeste de D.C. por Upshur Park entre las calles 13 y 16.

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Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid @dcmigrantmutualaid.org · Feb 20

🚨ALERT 🚨 ICE activity has been reported at multiple locations in NW D.C. between 13th & 16th streets near Upshur Park. Please be aware of your surroundings.

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DC Ward One Mutual Aid @dcw1mutualaid.bsky.social · Feb 11

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that our beloved neighbor and passionate organizer, Arely Andrade, tragically passed away in a house fire. We are now fundraising to offer support to her young daughter

Donate w/ note: Arely Support
V*nmo: Ward1-DCMutualAid
C*shApp: $Ward1MutualAid

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DC Ward One Mutual Aid @dcw1mutualaid.bsky.social · Jan 25

your local mutual aid group (like us!) doesn't receive multi-million dollar grants. instead, we're funded by our community members, by our neighbors, and by our own organizers donating to sustain our work!

Donating to mutual aid ensures your community directly benefits from your generosity ❤️‍🔥💸

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Remora House DC 🎃 @remorahousedc.bsky.social · Jan 24

ICE is also likely to target unhoused shelters & other service provider spaces.

The National Homelessness Law Center developed a guide on what to do before, during, & after an ICE raid: homelesslaw.org/wp-content/u...

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Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid @dcmigrantmutualaid.org · Jan 24

It has been a scary week with the increasingly harmful executive orders, Laken Riley passing, and reports of ICE activity across the country. It is important in these scary times that we show up for each other. To help folks stay vigilant we have created a ICE Watch 101 guide. 1/

ICE Watch 101:
Bystander guide

1. Verify that it is ICE
- It is important that you try & verify that it’s ICE. DC is uniquely overpoliced – apart from MPD, we have 30+ federal law enforcement agencies in the District. It can be difficult to tell them apart.
- Look at their badges, arm patches, vests/ jackets, and cars. ICE vehicles can be marked as ICE or DHS.

2. Document but do not engage
- Record the date, time, and location of the incident. Be as specific as possible!
- Take pictures and video. Try to capture pictures of the officers and their vehicles. Do NOT post the photos or video on social media.
- Other relevant info to document: How many agents are there? What are they doing?
- Do NOT engage. You could end up making things worse for the person being targeted.

3. Call our hotline: 202-335-1183

Know the police in DC

DC has a lot of police. We have the highest police per capita out of any major city. And that statistic only includes the local police. The District also has 30+ federal law enforcement agencies roaming the city. It is important to know who’s who.

Local police
People most often encounter:
- Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), DC ‘s local police agency.
- Metro Transit Police (MTPD), who police the public transit systems, like the metro and the bus.

Federal police
Police you will encounter around federal land & buildings:
- US Park Police (USPP), who police most parks in DC.
- US Marshals Service (USMS), who police courthouses in DC.
- Department of Homeland Security Federal Protective Service (FPS), who police areas around federal buildings.

Identifying ICE - Part 1
The Agents

ICE agents can be very hard to identify, because they are allowed to lie and take full advantage of that. They often hide their badges and try to impersonate local police.

What to look for:
Do they have an ICE badge or patch?
- Does their vest or jacket say ICE on it?
- If their vest or jacket only says police:
--Are they wearing any kind of uniform?
--Do they have any other patches or badges on them?
--Local police should have badges or patches or be in uniform.

Identifying ICE - Part 2
The Vehicles

ICE uses a variety of vehicles, marked and unmarked, making them hard to identify.

What to look for:
- Marked cars should say ICE or Homeland Security.
-- FPS cars are often mistaken for ICE because they also say DHS on them.
- Unmarked cars usually have dark tinted windows and are American brands like Dodge, Ford & Chevrolet.
--Unfortunately, in DC there are many federal police who used unmarked cars making them hard to distinguish.

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Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid @dcmigrantmutualaid.org · Jan 22

🚨ALERT 🚨ICE activity has been reported outside a church in Glenmont today. Around noon, ten cars and officers in ICE vests showed up at food distribution. As of this time, ICE is no longer at the church.

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Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid @dcmigrantmutualaid.org · Jan 22

🚨ALERTA 🚨 Actividad de ICE fue reportada hoy, afuera de una iglesia en Glenmont. Cerca de medio día, diez carros y agentes con chalecos de ICE aparecieron en una distribución de comida en la iglesia. En este momento, ICE no esta mas en la iglesia.

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DC Ward One Mutual Aid @dcw1mutualaid.bsky.social · Jan 21

🚨 ATTENTION COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, DC🚨

ICE was possibly spotted surveiling the neighborhood this afternoon. Share this information with your neighbors and stay alert!

update reported by @dcmigrantmutualaid.org

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Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid @dcmigrantmutualaid.org · Jan 21

ACTUALIZACIÓN: Nos han informado que la presencia de ICE reportada por Woodley Park Metro se trata de operaciones rutinarias y no una redada de inmigración.

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Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid @dcmigrantmutualaid.org · Jan 21

UPDATE: We've been informed the reported ICE activity is routine operations and not a raid.

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Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid @dcmigrantmutualaid.org · Jan 20

Visit this link for a list of other ICE hotlines, available legal, direct service, and mutual aid resources in the region: bit.ly/migrant-resources-dmv

DC, MD, VA Immigration Hotlines + Resources

**Para español, haga clic aquí** DC, MD, VA Immigration Hotlines + Resources bit.ly/migrant-resources-dmv Note: If you have any updates or additions to this list, email msman@belovedcommunityincubat...

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DC Ward One Mutual Aid @dcw1mutualaid.bsky.social · Jan 20

💥WE KEEP US SAFE💥
We refuse to submit to fascism, to far-right extremism, to prisons, to deportation & to all forms of oppression. We have a responsibility to our community, our neighbors, our friends, our family & ourselves to fight back and protect one another

much love to @dcmigrantmutualaid.org

Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid @dcmigrantmutualaid.org · Jan 20

Shit is fucked, but we are here for you. ☎️ If you see ICE activity in the DC area or know someone detained by them, call our emergency hotline: (202) 335-1183. Or one of the other emergency hotlines in the area. 🧵

I.C.E. emergency hotline*: 202-335-1183

Call this number in the DC metro area:
- To report ICE raids or other activity
- If your loved one has been taken by ICE and you need information on available resources

*No legal advice can be given through this hotline

If ICE comes to your door, know your rights!
- Do NOT open the door
- Remain silent
- Do NOT sign anything

Follow us for real-time info on ICE activity in the area: bit.ly/msma-insta

Did you see ICE in your neighborhood? Do you know someone detained by ICE in DC, Maryland, or Virginia?

These organizations can help. Call one of our free hotlines for more information and resources.

CASA (Maryland, Virginia): (888) 214-6016
Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid (DC): (202) 335-1183
Immigration Rapid Response Hotline Virginia Network (Virginia): (855) 298-3271

List of available legal, direct service, and mutual aid resources in the DC, MD, and VA area: bit.ly/migrant-resources-dmv

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Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid @dcmigrantmutualaid.org · Jan 20

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Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid @dcmigrantmutualaid.org · Jan 20

Esta mierda está jodida, pero estamos aquí para ustedes. ☎️Si usted ve a ICE/La Migra en DC o conoce de alguien detenido por la agencia, llame a nuestra línea directa: (202) 335-1183. O cualquiera de las otras líneas directas. 🧵

Línea de emergencia I.C.E.*: 202-335-1183

llame este número SI ESTÁ EN DC, MD O VA:
- Para reportar redadas de ICE u otras actividades
- Si su ser querido ha sido detenido por ICE y necesita información sobre recursos disponibles

Si ice aparece en su puerta...conozca sus derechos
- NO abra la puerta
- Guarde silencio
- NO firme ningún documento

Síguenos en redes sociales para actualizaciones sobre la actividad de ICE en la zona: bit.ly/msma-insta

¿Vio a ICE en su vecindario? ¿Conoce a alguien detenido por ICE en DC, Maryland o Virginia?

Estas organizaciones le pueden ayudar. Llame a uno de nuestras líneas gratuitas para más información y recursos.

CASA (Maryland, Virginia): (888) 214-6016
MSMA, La Red de Ayuda Mutua para Migrantes (DC): (202) 335-1183
Línea de Ayuda Urgente Inmigratoria Red de respuesta rápida de Virginia (Virginia): (855) 298-3271

La lista de recursos legales, servicios directos y ayuda mutua en DC, MD y VA: bit.ly/recursos-migrantes-dmv

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DC Ward One Mutual Aid @dcw1mutualaid.bsky.social · Dec 16

SHAME ON THE ACLU OF DC!! You claim to fight for government employee rights yet you unlawfully lay off your own workers because they're leading unionizing efforts.

💥Sign and share this letter of support for the union leaders who were unlawfully laid off!
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-a…

DC Ward One Mutual Aid @dcw1mutualaid.bsky.social · Dec 3

✨Help Ward 1 Mutual Aid maintain & expand our food distribution infrastructure! ✨

Solidarity, not charity 💪👊❤️‍🔥

💸where to donate:
V*nmo: Ward1-DCMutualAid
C*shapp: $Ward1MutualAid
patreon.com/W1MutualAid

links in bio!

#MutualAid #GivingTuesday

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DC Ward One Mutual Aid @dcw1mutualaid.bsky.social · Dec 3

🌱This Giving Tuesday, Baldwin House invites you to fund affordable housing, mutual aid, and a radical new future by donating to our communal vision of affordable housing and a vibrant community space!

Donate at givebutter.com/debt-free-futures

#GivingTuesday #MutualAid #CoOp

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Remora House DC 🎃 @remorahousedc.bsky.social · Dec 2

Washington DC! It’s cold AF! Help us keep our neighbors a bit warmer this winter!

Goal:
One time donations: $1,000
Month recurring donations: $100

So far we got:
One time: $355
Monthly: $15

Cashap: $RemoraHouseDC
One time & recurring: givebutter.com/remorahouse

Thank you all!

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DC Ward One Mutual Aid @dcw1mutualaid.bsky.social · Dec 2

✨This Giving Tuesday, help Ward 1 Mutual Aid maintain & expand our food distribution infrastructure! ✨

Solidarity, not charity 💪👊❤️‍🔥

💸where to donate:
V*nmo: Ward1-DCMutualAid
C*shapp: $Ward1MutualAid
patreon.com/W1MutualAid

#MutualAid #GivingTuesday

#MutualAid #MutualAidMonday #GivingTuesday

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Remora House DC 🎃 @remorahousedc.bsky.social · Nov 19

Housing for all who want it!

Anarchopology @anarchopology.bsky.social · Nov 19

Got some new totes bags up on the shop! Housing for all who want it!

Check it out! Link to tote: blackflagfabrics.etsy.com/listing/1828...

Housing ends homelessness!

A tote bag with a print in black ink. Image shows a row house with the text Housing For All Who Want It

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