Support of Immigrant & all displaced families
Stand-Out With Us
Saturdays at 10:00-11:00 am Elm Street rotary, in Gardner, MA.
Directions to Elm Street rotary:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/QoiavaMVPYdJN2dN7
Winter weather policy: The standout will be cancelled if the actual or “feels like” temperature is below 20 degrees, for icy road conditions, or if snow is falling and plows are out.
Who We Are
We’re an ad hoc group of neighbors from Greater Gardner united by a belief in the essential value of all human beings. We’ve been standing, in this spot, in solidarity, peace and compassion since November, 2024. We stand for democracy and the rights of all people for safety, security, shelter and joy.
Founding Ideals
Throughout history, the U.S. has been shaped by immigrants who embody the nation’s founding ideals, proving that equality extends beyond birthplace to embrace shared humanity and opportunity.
“Immigrants have always been part of the vanguard of the fight for freedom.”
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, U.S. Supreme Court (1993–2020)
American Values
The idea that all people are created equally is deeply rooted in American values, drawing from the Declaration of Independence, which states that “all men are created equal” and are endowed with “unalienable Rights” such as “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” This principle has influenced the U.S. Constitution, particularly in the Fourteenth Amendment, which guarantees equal protection under the law for all persons within the United States.
We All Are Neighbors 