A Team Steps Up for Immigrant Families

There is a lot of fear in Los Angeles right now. Many families are being torn apart by immigration raids. The Los Angeles Dodgers, a beloved baseball team, decided to take action. The Dodgers announced a big move on Friday. They promised to give $1 million to help families affected by the recent immigration raids. This is a lot of money, and it shows that the team is serious about helping. The team did not stop there. They also plan to work with the city and other groups to do even more. They want to support organizations that help immigrants feel welcome and integrated into the community. They also want to make sure that their own properties are not used for immigration enforcement. This all happened after a group of community and religious leaders signed a petition. They asked the Dodgers to stand up against the raids and support the affected families. The petition had a lot of support from different groups, including churches and labor unions. The Dodgers had already planned to announce their help on Thursday. But they had to delay it because immigration agents showed up at the stadium. The agents wanted to use the parking lots for processing people they had arrested. The Dodgers said no and pushed their announcement to Friday. The team's president, Stan Kasten, said that they want to support and uplift the communities of Greater Los Angeles. He also said that they believe in the power of taking action and committing resources. The mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass, thanked the Dodgers for their support. She said that the team has a proven ability to get financial resources to those in need. The Dodgers are known for being a team that stands for justice. They have a history of supporting players who have fought for equality, like Jackie Robinson and Fernando Valenzuela. This move shows that they are continuing that tradition. It is important to note that the Dodgers are not just a baseball team. They are a part of the community, and they have a responsibility to help when they can. This move shows that they are taking that responsibility seriously. The team's actions are a reminder that even in tough times, there are always people and organizations willing to help. It is up to all of us to support these efforts and stand up for what is right.