Mutual aid is solidarity, not charity
Communities are strongest when we care for one another. When neighbors are affected by systems designed in cruelty to harm, mutual aid provides a way for all of us to respond with practical support, compassion, and collective action.
Immigrant Rights Collective (IRC) directly supports and encourages each other to take responsibility for caring for one another.
By sharing what we can and standing with one another, communities create networks of care that help neighbors navigate hardship and remind each other that we are not alone.
Our Volunteers Help With
- Fundraising
- Food Deliveries
- Legal Resources
- Standby Guardianship
- Employment Support
- Accompaniment to ICE appointments, hearings, and medical appointments
Solidarity in Community
Immigrant Rights Collectives are a community network of volunteers created to protect and empower immigrant communities.
Founded in 2025, our mutual aid volunteer network serves as a hub for sharing information on Know Your Rights and provides a solidarity rooted in community focused mutual aid model, with weekly grocery deliveries and fundraisers for families affected by detentions to help offset lost income and high legal fees.
There are currently eight active IRC groups regionally. Please click on the regional IRC team logos for more information.
Carroll County IRC
Central MD IRC
MoCo IRC
PG County IRC
Wicomico IRC
Western MD IRC
NOVA IRC
York PA IRC
Solidarity in Action
Rooted in the needs and priorities of affected communities, our work focuses on three pillars: community education, community defense, and community care.
KYR Canvassing
The Community Education Team shares resources on legal protections and how to prepare for and respond to interactions with immigration enforcement through outreach & educational materials. The team also engages the public by canvassing and representing the organization at community events.
ICE Watch
Monitors, responds to, and documents real-time immigration enforcement activity. They provide accurate information, promote transparency, and help identify potential rights violations. It also aims to reduce unnecessary fear by sharing verified updates. Volunteers connect families of detained individuals with the Community Care team.
Court Watch
A court watch involves observing public court proceedings to promote transparency, accountability, and community support through a visible presence. Community attendance may also encourage fairer proceedings and greater oversight.
Community Care
Supports families affected by immigration enforcement through mutual aid, helping locate detained loved ones and connecting them with trusted community resources and partners. Volunteers use trauma-informed practices and only provide support after obtained informed consent and ensuring families understand any potential risks.
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