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San Antonio's Ashley Fairbanks Raises $20M for Minneapolis Families

2/24/2026

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Ashley Fairbanks, a San Antonio resident, launched Stand With Minnesota to support Minneapolis during an ICE operation.
The platform has drawn over 2.4 million hits and raised nearly $20 million for affected families.
It connects donors with those in need, coordinating flights for individuals released from detention and addressing urgent rent needs.
Fairbanks notes Minneapolis's history of collectivism and urges others to build similar networks for future crises.

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Story summary

Ashley Fairbanks, a San Antonio resident, launched Stand With Minnesota to support Minneapolis during an ICE operation.
The platform has drawn over 2.4 million hits and raised nearly $20 million for affected families.
It connects donors with those in need, coordinating flights for individuals released from detention and addressing urgent rent needs.
Fairbanks notes Minneapolis's history of collectivism and urges others to build similar networks for future crises.