Richmond Businesses Stand Together During Nationwide Shutdown

Local shops donate sales and organize raffles to support immigrant families amid immigration enforcement concerns.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 6:47pm

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In response to deadly immigration enforcement-related incidents in Minneapolis, dozens of Richmond businesses are taking a stand against the nationwide shutdown without closing their doors. Some local business owners, like Adam Musselman of Cobra Burger and Tippy Tippens of Kind Hearted Goods, say they couldn't afford to lose more business after last weekend's snowstorm. Instead, they're donating a portion of their sales to the Richmond Community Legal Fund and organizing a raffle with donations from dozens of local stores to support immigrant families.

Why it matters

The nationwide shutdown is a symbolic act for people to take a stand against recent immigration enforcement activity. While some businesses couldn't afford to close, Richmond's local shops are finding creative ways to show their support and raise funds for organizations helping immigrant families during this difficult time.

The details

Some Richmond business owners, like Adam Musselman and Tippy Tippens, wanted to participate in the nationwide shutdown but couldn't afford to lose more business after last weekend's snowstorm. Instead, they're donating a portion of their sales to the Richmond Community Legal Fund and organizing a raffle with donations from dozens of local stores to support immigrant families. The raffle prize packages range from $300-$500.

  • The nationwide shutdown is taking place on January 31, 2026.
  • Last weekend's snowstorm impacted Richmond businesses prior to the shutdown.

The players

Adam Musselman

The owner of Cobra Burger, a local Richmond business.

Tippy Tippens

The owner of Kind Hearted Goods, a local Richmond business.

Richmond Community Legal Fund

An organization that is receiving donations from participating Richmond businesses.

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What they’re saying

“We decided to do a donation of sales to the Richmond Community Legal Fund, and then we're also participating in a raffle with a lot of other businesses around the city.”

— Tippy Tippens, Owner, Kind Hearted Goods

“We care about our neighbors, we don't want families separated, we don't want people shot in the street, and we want them to stay out of this city. I hope it [the shutdown] gets that point across.”

— Adam Musselman, Owner, Cobra Burger

What’s next

The raffle organized by the participating Richmond businesses will be held in the coming weeks, with proceeds going to support immigrant families.

The takeaway

While some Richmond businesses couldn't afford to close for the nationwide shutdown, local shop owners are finding creative ways to show their support and raise funds for organizations helping immigrant families during this difficult time, proving that community-minded businesses can make a difference even when they can't fully participate in a protest.