The Smitten Kitten
A well-known adult gift shop and sex-positive resource in the Lyn-Lake neighborhood, celebrated for its inclusive approach, sex education workshops, diverse products (toys, books). They are taking cash donations and are getting a model in place to organize that for rapid fund distribution.
El Burrito Mercado
Currently operating under significant stress due to increased ICE activity, leading them to temporarily close and then reopen with heightened security, implementing safety measures like controlled entry. The beloved family-owned business, a staple in the West Side community since 1979, is taking solidarity actions with other local businesses and immigrants affected by these aggressive immigration enforcement[…]