Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover immigration updates under the Trump Administration, overdose prevention training, free community events and more.

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Immigration raids stunt Detroit nonprofit

The Trump Administration’s promise to deport immigrants is indirectly affecting attempts to feed people in Detroit. An organization called Hey Y’all Detroit has stopped delivering fresh produce to its nearly 300 families after a farm in Texas was shut down due to immigration raids.

Charmane Neal is the nonprofit’s founder. She says she was informed the farm will have to stop production.

“I think when they initially told me, I kind of was in shock, because it’s not just that we’re not going to be getting the supply,” Neal said. “It kind of dawned on me, and it put me into a reality check of what’s going on with this current administration.”

Since the farm shut down, Hey Y’all will only be able to help up to 100 families.

Immigrant legal services restored

The Justice Department has restored funding for nonprofit programs that provide legal services to immigrants. The agency ordered four groups to stop work immediately after President Trump signed executive orders targeting migrants. The nonprofits sued, saying the decree would prevent them from educating people about immigration court, detention centers and the legal system. The edict temporarily shut down a help desk at the immigration court in Detroit.

Overdose prevention training

ACCESS and the ASAP Community Coalition are hosting a Community Opioid Overdose Prevention Naloxone Training next Tuesday, Feb. 11 at Henry Ford Centennial Library in Dearborn. Attendees will learn about a variety of overdose prevention strategies and learn how to administer Naloxone (also known as NARCAN). Free Naloxone kits will be provided to those who complete the training. To learn more, visit bit.ly/narcancommunity.

Sphinx summer program registration opens

The Sphinx Organization has opened registration for its full-scholarship summer program. The Detroit-based nonprofit works to support Black and Latino classical musicians with training, mentorship and financial assistance.

The Sphinx Performance Academy is for string players between the ages of 11 and 17 years old. Students will attend programs in one of three locations: Boston Conservatory, Colorado University Boulder or Juilliard. Applications are due Sunday, Feb. 16.

The organization is also accepting applications for its MPower Artist Grant up until Feb. 16. These grants provide up to $15,000 for musicians to use toward career advancement or professional development. For information about either opportunity, visit sphinxmusic.org or email info@sphinxmusic.org.

Free sit-and-stitch gathering

Parker Avenue Knits is hosting a full day of free community sit-and-stitch next week on Wednesday, Feb. 12. The store will open early at 11 a.m. to welcome the community for crafting and fellowship. Parker Avenue Knits is located at 1578 Franklin Street. For more information, visit parkeravenueknits.com.

Free Family Day at MOCAD

The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit is hosting a free Family Day on Saturday, Feb. 8. Exhibits geared toward all ages and hands-on art making will be open to the public from 11 a.m. through 3 p.m. MOCAD is at 4454 Woodward Avenue. For more information, visit mocadetroit.org.

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