The Bitter Harvest of Nostalgia: When Community Efforts Fall Short The recent phenomenon of Operation Metro Surge, a mutual aid effort in Minneapolis, has come to an abrupt end.
While it brought much needed relief during its peak, its demise raises uncomfortable questions about the fleeting nature of charity and the challenges faced by immigrant communities.
Operation Metro Surge was remarkable for its ability to mobilize resources on a massive scale. In just weeks, volunteers raised millions of dollars in support of local immigrants.