The Freedom Flock
A made‑to‑order collection of felted birds created to support Indiana AID and the people they accompany in immigration detention.
What is the Freedom Flock?
The Freedom Flock is a collection of felted birds created to honor stories of resilience, dignity, and hope. The stories of immigrants currently detained by ICE who came to this country with the hope of a brighter future.
Each bird carries the spirit of those who have faced detention and displacement, transforming wool into symbols of courage and remembrance.
These handmade companions are more than ornaments—they are storytellers. With feathers shaped by empathy and colors chosen with care, the Freedom Flock reminds us that art can be both beautiful and purposeful.
They invite you to pause, reflect, and carry their message into your own home.
Every bird in the flock bears the name of one individual who is currently in detention and represents a bird from their country of origin.
A portion of every purchase goes directly to Indiana AID to support commissary funds, legal advocacy, and human connection for people in detention here in Indiana.
These birds are small, quiet reminders that no one should be forgotten.
How the Freedom Flock Fundraiser Works
When you order a Freedom Flock bird, you’re saying yes to both art and care.
You place an order. Choose a Freedom Flock listing in the shop. Each listing represents services provided by Indiana AID in honor of a specific person in detention.
I create your bird slowly and intentionally. I hand‑felt the bird using wool, needle, and time. I choose a bird species from that person’s country of origin—something that carries a small piece of home.
Their first name is hand‑embroidered. I felt that individual’s first name onto their breast, as a quiet act of recognition and care.
A portion of your purchase supports Indiana AID. Each bird includes a built‑in donation that goes directly to Indiana AID.
Your bird arrives as a reminder. Your bird is both a piece of art and a small, tangible reminder that someone far away is being held in mind.
Why This Matters
Immigration detention in Indiana is often hidden from view. The people inside these facilities are not abstract—they are parents, siblings, friends, and neighbors who have been separated from their communities.
Indiana AID shows up for people in detention with practical support and human connection: commissary funds, advocacy, phone calls, letters, and care that says, “You are not forgotten.”
The Freedom Flock exists as one small way to sustain that work. Each bird is a gesture of solidarity—rooted in slowness, tenderness, and respect for the person whose name it carries.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Each Freedom Flock bird is priced at standard rate for a felted bird, with a built‑in donation to Indiana AID included. So why aren’t I donating 100% to Indiana AID? Unfortunately, I was laid off from my job and my needle felting is my primary source of income. I’m doing this fundraiser in a way that I hope will raise awareness of the work of Indiana AID while still making it a sustainable initiative. Donations can be made directly to Indiana AID without supporting my fundraiser.
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No. Each bird is created to honor a specific person currently in immigration detention, and their first name is chosen in collaboration with Indiana AID.
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To protect privacy and safety, I only share a first name and country of origin, along with the bird species chosen from that region.
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These birds are made to order, and the work is intentionally slow. Each listing includes an estimated turnaround time.
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Absolutely. You can donate directly using the link on this page.
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Yes. Birds are released in small batches to keep the work sustainable and respectful.
Donate Directly to Indiana AID
If you’d rather support Indiana AID without ordering a bird, you can make a direct donation instead. Direct gifts help sustain their ongoing work with people in immigration detention—covering commissary funds, legal support, and the everyday costs of staying connected.
Both paths matter: ordering a bird and donating directly are equally valid ways to participate in this work.
“Remember, remember always, that all of us, you and I especially, are descended from immigrants and revolutionists.”
President Franklin D. Roosevelt