White glossy mug - Ponte las Pilas, Chicago

“Ponte las Pilas, Chicago” is a rallying cry to energize our communities and stand in solidarity with those most vulnerable to the impact of harmful policies and ICE presence in our city.

In Spanish, “ponte las pilas” means “put in your batteries” — a familiar, friendly push to get moving, step up, and take action. In this design, that spirit of action takes the shape of a battery built into the Chicago skyline, glowing with four bright red stars that mirror our city’s flag. Together, they represent a fully charged Chicago — one powered by empathy, courage, and care.

Across our neighborhoods, Chicagoans are showing up for one another in big and small ways: volunteering at food distributions, supporting newly arrived families, organizing mutual aid, and checking in on neighbors. Ponte las Pilas, Chicago! is more than a slogan — it’s a visual reminder that our city’s greatest power source is its people.

Whether you wear it on a shirt, display it on your car, or sip from it each morning, this design carries a message of collective hope: when we stay charged with compassion, we keep our city strong.

Proceeds from every purchase go directly to Chicago-based organizations leading with love and humanity to uplift and protect our fellow Chicagoans.

Want to take it further? Visit our Chicago Solidarity Resource Guide for ways to volunteer, donate, or connect with community efforts.

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