THOUSAND OAKS — In a powerful act of remembrance and resistance, a series of art markers was installed in Thousand Oaks to commemorate locations where individuals were taken by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The installation honors the lives disrupted by these actions and the resilience of the local immigrant community, 805UndocuFund reported in a media release.
The event was held on Hampshire Road between Thousand Oaks Boulevard and Royal Oaks Drive. Community members, artists, and advocates gathered to recognize the significance of the moment and the collective effort behind the project.
The concept for the markers was conceived by 805UndocuFund volunteers who wanted a way to mark the spaces where their neighbors were kidnapped. The idea came from “stumping stones,” which are small, brass-plated memorial cubes places in sidewalks across Europe to commemorate individual victims of the Nazi regime. The initial marker design and prototype were created by 805UndocuFund volunteer Vera Long of Ojai One ArtSpoken, a 501(c)(3) arts and justice organization. The project received additional creative inspiration and leadership from 805UndocuFund volunteer Leslie Walsh and the dedicated support of volunteers from 805UndocuFund, Youth Right to RISE!, and MARIPOSA, all of which support immigrant communities in Ventura County.
“Each marker is a promise — that we will not forget, and that we will keep showing up for one another. Our solidarity is our defense, and our memory is our resistance,” said Primitiva Hernández, Executive Director, 805UndocuFund
The installation is part of a broader movement to raise awareness about the frequency of ICE kidnappings in our community and to use the healing power of art to treat the wounds left behind by ICE’s brutality . Community members are encouraged to attend, reflect, and stand in solidarity.
Event Details:
What: ICE Kidnapping Site Marker Installation Ceremony
When: Thursday, October 23, 2025 – 5:30 PM
Where: Hampshire Road (between Thousand Oaks Blvd & Royal Oaks Drive)
Who: Hosted by 805UndocuFund
For media inquiries or more information, please contact: Shannon Anderson
Email: shannon.anders@gmail.com
About 805UndocuFund: 805UndocuFund provides disaster relief and advocacy for undocumented residents of Ventura and Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo County.