Update on Peaceful Vigil against imprisonment of migrant children in for-profit camps in unsafe squalid conditions

This was the final detail memo on the peaceful protest against separating children from their parents and imprisoning them in the unsanitary, unsafe run-for-profit prison camps.  Our tax dollars are paying these companies $750 per child which is definitely not being spent on food or health care for these children.  If you are upset about this happening in our country, here is a chance to find out more and make your voice heard -

Time & Location: 7:00 PM, Knight Park, Collingswood, NJ. We've moved to the Pavilion area to accommodate more people. This is only a few hundred yards from the Gazebo, where we were previously located. If you enter the park on the Collings Ave or Park Ave side, you'll see us. The pavilion is a large structure by the small river that winds through the park. We have access to the park beginning at 7:00 PM and the night's proceedings will begin at approximately 7:15. We will conclude with a moment of silence and a song at sunset. 

Weather: This is a rain or shine event. The weather looks good as of right now, but it is currently raining, so the field may be damp. 

What to bring: 

1. A blanket- There is very little seating available at the Pavilion area. Please bring a blanket for your comfort if you need to sit down in the grass. 
2. LED Candle- We will have a limited supply of candles available, so we ask you to bring your own candle. Flameless is much preferred for safety reasons. 
3. Signs- Signs are welcome, but keep in mind the mood of this event is somewhat more somber and serious than other events that we've organized. We won't be censoring any signs, however, and we leave it completely up to you to determine the right message. 

Where to park: 

1. We urge you to take public transit. The Collingswood PATCO Station is only a 5-minute walk from Knight Park, and is without a doubt your best option. 
2. If you must drive, please plan NOT to park at Knight Park itself. There is very limited parking there and we expect far more people to attend than there are parking spots available. Please park instead at the Collingswood PATCO Station lot. There is ample parking there. 
3. If you have physical restrictions that make such a walk difficult, please reply to my email and let me know, and we'll discuss what you should do. 
4. The town has expressed some concern about how many people are coming, so again, plan NOT to park at Knight Park. This will help with the traffic concerns. 

Facilities:

There are bathroom facilities a short walk from the Pavilion, but I cannot say whether Collingswood Public Works will leave them unlocked for our use. 

Agenda:

We'll have a full agenda planned out for tomorrow, but the basic outline is this: 

• 7:15- 8:15- Main program: Speakers, signing of letters to our Members of Congress, Sanctuary Network South Jersey signups, etc. 
• 8:15- Moment of silence, non-denominational litany
• 8:20 to end of program- Crowd songs

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow night, and thank you for being part of a movement to close these concentration camps immediately. Please feel free to share this email with anyone you know who's coming, but didn't sign up through our Mobilize link. 

Adam Sheridan

Lead Organizer

Cooper River Indivisible