World Savvy

Critical Response and Resilience Fund:

In recent weeks, Minneapolis and surrounding communities have been altered by federal immigration enforcement actions that have deeply affected families and schools including tragic deaths and sustained enforcement operations that have led to fear, protests, and disruptions in daily life.

The fabric of our community has shifted. Educators are balancing instruction with safety concerns, family communication, and the emotional well-being of young people trying to make sense of what’s happening around them. Schools are being asked to respond in real time, often without the extra capacity or resources needed.

As one teacher shared, “One of my usual classes of 15 has become a class of 3. In the moments between, I'm helping students catch up after so many absences, while also advocating for shorter walks from bus stops, watching for ICE presence after dismissal, and escorting students safely from place to place.”

In response, we are raising a fund to provide critical support to our most impacted Minnesota partner schools and nearby sites. 100% of donations made through this page go directly to this Critical Response & Resilience Fund.

In practice, this looks like:

• Facilitating listening sessions and targeted coaching that helps educators and school leaders process fear, build resilience, and remain steady, supportive anchors for students.
• Supporting educators in adapting instructiofn and classrooms to maintain continuity when attendance fluctuates or students transition to distance learning
• Coaching school and district leaders to refine and adapt safety procedures and share clear trust-building communications with families and staff
• Redesigning school events so homebound students can participate meaningfully and stay connected to their school community

Our community is responding with unity, care, and resolve, and we need all hands on deck. Thank you for standing with students, educators, and caregivers as they navigate this moment with courage.

ABOUT WORLD SAVVY:

This fund is a program of World Savvy, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in the Twin Cities. 

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