Benefit for families of ICE detainees at UU Church in Salem, OR

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Announcement by Salem Indivisible:

The Unitarian Universalist Benefit offers a lovely way to help out.

— Salem Region Indivisible (@salemorindivisible.bsky.social) 2026-01-09T23:35:43.126Z

UU Announcement:

https://uusalem.org/2026/01/07/aid-ice-detainee-families-january-11-2-5-pm/

Benefit for Families Impacted by ICE Jan. 11
Posted: January 7, 2026

When ICE detains someone, the hurt extends beyond the person detained. If their family doesn’t lose their total source of income, they lose half of their income. Even worse is the trauma inflicted in their children and the community. Children stop going to school and businesses don’t have customers when their customers stay home. Please join us for a benefit concert and silent auction to help families of ICE detainees. If you would like to donate online to this cause, go to the UUCS donation page , find “Make a One Time Donation, then choose “Other- please specify” and write a note specifying “Benefit for Families Impacted by ICE Detentions.”

When: 2-5 pm, Sunday January 11, 2026
Where: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem 5090 Center St. NE, Salem Oregon
Suggested donation: $20
Featuring:
Ukulele Jo-Jos – great Harmonies of the 60’s and 70’s accompanied by Ukuleles
Flo and Marcia – Music with a message
Celtic Magic – A new take on Celtic music with ukulele, violin, and guitar.
Justice Choir – An acapella group singing songs of social justice
All contributions will be allocated directly to the Seeds of Change dedicated fund for the support of families affected by ICE detainments.

If you have artwork, gift baskets, time to help, gift certificates (especially gift certificates for Woodburn restaurants or businesses) to donate to this cause, contact Meryl McKean at [e-mail], 360-608-0724 by text or call to drop off items, at 1555 5th St NE, Salem or request a pick-up.

We have a core team of volunteers but welcome all the help we can get with organization, set-up and clean-up for the January 11 benefit.

If you want to participate, call or email Meryl McKean or email John Prohodsky at [e-mail]