Hands Off Kenosha Newsletter March 1-7

Hands Off Kenosha Weekly NewsletterMarch 1–7, 2026

Helping Our Neighbors

We’ve added a Helping Our Neighbors page to our website highlighting local organizations that could use support.

If you’re able, consider donating or volunteering — only give what you can.

https://www.handsoffkenosha.com/about-4

Hands Off Kenosha Awarded $2,000 GROW Grant

Hands Off Kenosha has been awarded a $2,000 GROW Grant from Indivisible to create a Mobile Action & Outreach Kit.

The kit will include tables, tents, banners, signs, and laminated materials about Hands Off Kenosha that can be reused at events. These materials will allow volunteers to quickly set up outreach spaces at rallies, community events, and tabling opportunities.

Having a consistent outreach kit will make it easier to share information about HOK, connect with community members, and help people find ways to get involved.

This project was proposed by HOK organizer Brittany Nikolai, who applied for the grant to help expand the group’s community outreach efforts.

HOK Organizing Meeting

Saturday, March 712:00–2:00 PMSouthwest Library – Kenosha

Topics

• No Kings 3 planning• HOK 1-Year Anniversary• West of the I Congressional Candidate Meet & Greet

The room is reserved until 4 PM for groups that want to continue working.

RSVP: https://mobilize.us/s/CcaqUp

Shoe Drive

Wesley United Methodist Church is hosting a shoe drive.

If you attend the March 7 meeting, please bring:

• Gently used shoes• New shoes

No Kings 3 Sign MakingThursday, March 124:00–6:30 PMSouthwest Library

RSVP: https://mobilize.us/s/PpLgTj

St. Patrick’s Day ParadeSaturday, March 14

Parade begins 11:00 AM

If walking with HOK, arrive by 10:00 AM to the staging area.

Staging Area:Simmons Island Marina4520 Harbor DrKenosha, WI 53140

RSVP to walk with us: https://mobilize.us/s/SMO9fa

Watch party & post-parade libations:

Century Pub

5511 6th AveKenosha, WI

No Kings 3 – “We The People”Saturday, March 2812:00–3:00 PMCivic Center Park

A peaceful pro-democracy gathering celebrating Americans expanding and defending our rights.

Costumes encouraged — historical figures, Lady Liberty, Uncle Sam, and more.

Kenosha is now officially listed on the national No Kings map.

RSVP: https://mobilize.us/s/Qhgzi5

Food Drive at No Kings 3

We’ll be collecting non-perishable food donations for the Kenosha Welcome Center.

Suggested items:

• Canned goods• Pasta / rice• Peanut butter• Shelf-stable milk• Cereal / oatmeal• Soup

Save the Date

April 4 — HOK 1-Year Anniversary

A small celebration for consistent members and leadership. More details soon.

Support Hands Off Kenosha

HOK is 100% volunteer-run. Donations help cover:

• Storage unit — $32/mo• Website — $10/mo• Supplies — ~$30/mo (safety vests, sign materials, stickers)

Donate:https://secure.actblue.com/donate/indivisibleken13470123289

Even $10/month helps keep this work going.

In Solidarity,

The Hands Off Kenosha Team