The world’s on fire: where to donate and take action
Don’t scroll past this one. A short list of links with real impact — for Gaza, Ukraine, and LA protestors.
Over the past five days (okay, maybe years), it feels like America’s been cosplaying the 1700s again. Basic rights? The United States has never heard of her!
According to PBS, the Pentagon says troops will remain in Los Angeles for 60 days — at a cost of $134 million. Aren’t we allegedly trying to save money? Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth added,
“We stated very publicly that it’s 60 days because we want to ensure that those rioters, looters and thugs on the other side assaulting our police officers know that we’re not going anywhere.”
Oh. Okay then.
If you’re feeling that way too, you’re not alone. But we can still show up — for each other, across coasts and borders.
One place to start is No Kings Day, this Saturday, June 14 — a nationwide protest happening at nearly every state capitol. Here’s what the organizers say:
“On June 14—Flag Day—President Trump wants tanks in the street and a made-for-TV display of dominance for his birthday. A spectacle meant to look like strength. But real power isn’t staged in Washington. It rises up everywhere else. No Kings is a nationwide day of defiance.”
“The flag doesn’t belong to President Trump. It belongs to us. We’re not watching history happen. We’re making it. On June 14th, we’re showing up everywhere he isn’t—to say no thrones, no crowns, no kings.”
I don’t know about you, but I’ll be at my local protest. If I’m going to complain about this country, I’m going to do it while taking action.
And if you can’t show up in person? That’s okay. You’re still part of this. Below are vetted, urgent resources and donation links to support people in the U.S., Palestine, and Ukraine — because mutual aid and solidarity don’t stop at the border.
📌 Immigration & Legal Aid Resources
🔗 Immigrant Defenders Law Center (immdef.org) - Provides free legal defense for immigrants, asylum seekers, and detained children facing deportation.
🔗 Free Andry - Supports the release of Andry, a queer disabled asylum seeker jailed by ICE. Funds go to legal and care costs.
🔗Restore Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children - Tell Congress: Don’t cut legal aid for unaccompanied immigrant children. This action takes less than 2 minutes and can help protect kids facing deportation alone.
🔗 Find Your Rep - Look up your senators and reps to call or email — especially if they’re silent on Gaza, Ukraine, or ICE crackdowns.
🔗 SBCSC Resource List
A hub for immigration, housing, healthcare, and legal aid — especially for undocumented and vulnerable communities in Southern California.
🔗 Red Card (Spanish)
Print-at-home “know your rights” cards in Spanish to carry or share — for ICE encounters or immigrant defense.
🔗 Red Cards in 39 Languages
Download Red Cards in dozens of languages — designed to help immigrants assert their rights when facing law enforcement or ICE.
🔗 Free Kevin – Legal Fees for Detained UCLA Student
Help fund legal support for Kevin, a UCLA student arrested during Gaza solidarity protests. Every dollar counts toward their release.
🔗 People Over Papers – An anonymous, data collection of ICE sightings by the public:
“The reports are not confirmed sightings; however, they are reviewed by a team of moderators. Please take this information with caution and account for human error.”
🇺🇦 Ukraine: Relief & Resistance Resources
🔗 Help a Ukrainian Refugee Friend
Personal fundraiser to help a Ukrainian refugee cover basic needs and find stable housing after fleeing the war.
🔗 Nova Ukraine
Volunteer, donate, or fundraise through Nova Ukraine — a trusted org delivering humanitarian aid and support directly to Ukrainians.
🔗 Help Disabled Ukrainians
A GoFundMe supporting Ukrainians with disabilities who face extra barriers during war — funds go toward evacuations, care, and survival.
🔗 Support the Kyiv Independent
Independent Ukrainian journalists covering the war from the ground. Donations keep their reporting free, fearless, and alive.
🔗 Project HOPE – Ukraine Response
A medical relief organization responding to the Ukraine crisis with supplies, care, and frontline health services.
🔗 Legal Aid for Ukrainians in Poland
Free legal support for Ukrainian refugees in Poland — including help with housing, residency, and social services.
🔗 CARE Ukraine Emergency Fund
CARE provides urgent food, water, and shelter to Ukrainians affected by war — with a focus on women, children, and the elderly.
🇵🇸 Palestine: Emergency Relief & Mutual Aid
Many of the links below were originally compiled and shared by Julien Solomita. Thank you for using your platform to speak up and amplify voices.
🔗 Click to Help Palestine – arab.org
Free and easy: each click donates to verified aid orgs in Palestine, no money needed. Do it daily.
🔗 Operation Olive Branch Resource Spreadsheet
A massive, regularly updated list of verified fundraisers, mutual aid, and urgent needs in Gaza — compiled by volunteers at Operation Olive Branch.
🔗 Zaynab Project – Chuffed
A Gaza-based emergency relief project providing direct aid and trauma support to children and families.
🔗 Gift of Hearing – LaunchGood
Funds cochlear implants and medical support for 50 deaf children in Syria, led by Dr. Nahla.
🔗 Emergency Gaza Evacuation Fund
Personal GoFundMe to help evacuate a family from Gaza — urgent, lifesaving financial support.
🔗 Palestinian Account Rescue – Linktree
Helps restore and report deleted accounts of Palestinians censored or banned on social platforms.
🔗 Funds for Gaza – Linktree
A rotating list of urgent mutual aid and fundraiser links directly supporting Palestinians in crisis.
☎️ Mental Health & Emergency Hotlines
🔗 Crisis Text Line
US: Text HOME to 741741
United Kingdom – Text SHOUT to 85258
Canada – Text CONNECT to 686868
Ireland – Text HOME to 50808
🔗 Trans Life Line Hotline
United States: tel:+18775658860
Canada: tel:+18773306366
Trans Lifeline's hotline operating hours are Monday through Friday:
10 AM – 6 PM Pacific
11 AM – 7 PM Mountain
12 PM – 8 PM Central
1 PM – 9 PM Eastern
Whether you can show up with dollars, with your body, or just by reading — it all counts.
We don’t have to fix the world alone, let’s keep each other going. Just refuse to look away from what is happening.
Keep protesting. Keep donating. Keep screaming. Rest. Then do it again.
See you in the streets (or in your inbox),
Kaylirose 🪧💜✨