APDN seeks to ensure that all immigrants and residents can feel safe, thrive and remain in the community they helped build. We are organizing a rapid response network to document and deter immigration enforcement activity in the neighborhood and support families under threat. Albany Park is one of the most diverse neighborhoods in Chicago. It is home to dozens of immigrant communities and more tha
n 40 languages are spoken in its public schools. Yet our community is threatened by the Trump's administration's attacks on immigrants, refugees, Muslims and other marginalized people. Many of our neighbors fear that they will be deported or forced to leave the neighborhood. We are fighting back! Join us for our launch on April 29, 1 PM at Christ Lutheran Church on 3253 W Wilson! The launch event will include food, music, art-making for kids and the chance to connect with your neighbors and sign up to protect the community we love. We will discuss "Know Your Rights" information and concrete ways you can help keep our neighborhood safe. The Albany Park Defense Network is a coalition of neighborhood organizations including Organized Communities Against Deportations (OCAD), the Autonomous Tenants Union (ATU), 33rd Ward Working Families, Latino Union, National Domestic Workers Alliance, Albany Park Neighbors for Peace and Justice and Christ Lutheran Church. We invite other organizations and all residents to join us!
