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Naperville Today
By the People, for the People
ALMAS Ribbon Braid Event to Raise Funds for Families Affected by Immigration Enforcement
The youth-led fundraiser in Aurora will feature traditional ribbon braiding, food, and community resources.
Published on Mar. 5, 2026
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The Alliance of Latinos Motivating Action in the Suburbs (ALMAS), a Latino-led nonprofit organization, is hosting a ribbon braid event on Sunday in Aurora, Illinois. The event, organized by ALMAS's Youth Advisory Council, aims to raise funds for local community groups supporting families impacted by federal immigration enforcement. The event will feature traditional ribbon braiding, face painting, food and drinks, community resource tables, and Know Your Rights sessions.
Why it matters
The ribbon braid event highlights how grassroots organizations like ALMAS are responding to the needs of Latino communities affected by immigration enforcement actions. By tapping into cultural traditions like ribbon braiding, the event seeks to provide mutual aid and community support during a challenging time.
The details
The 'Ponte Tus Monos' or 'Put on Your Bows' event will take place from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday at Nide Jardin in Aurora. Ribbon braiding services will be available with pricing based on design and complexity, and all proceeds will benefit Aurora Rapid Response and the Naperville Solidarity Network of ALMAS to support their efforts to help families affected by immigration enforcement.
- The event is scheduled for Sunday, March 9, 2026.
- ALMAS was founded in 2023 in Naperville.
The players
ALMAS
A Latino-led nonprofit organization founded in 2023 in Naperville, Illinois, that celebrates Latino cultures and stories while fostering community connections and empowering individuals through education, youth leadership development, civic engagement, and cultural initiatives.
ALMAS Youth Advisory Council
The youth leadership program of ALMAS that is organizing the ribbon braid fundraiser event.
Lili Burciaga
The president of ALMAS.
What they’re saying
“Young people in our community are stepping forward to turn cultural traditions into collective care.”
— Lili Burciaga, President, ALMAS (ALMAS press release)
The takeaway
This event demonstrates how community-based organizations are leveraging cultural practices like ribbon braiding to raise funds and provide support for Latino families facing the challenges of immigration enforcement. By empowering youth leadership and celebrating traditions, ALMAS is building solidarity and resilience within the local Latino community.
