A coalition of groups formed to counter the nationalist, racist and xenophobic views espoused by far-right groups that have been staging regular protests in downtown Portland said they had raised more than $36,000 to support Latino immigrants and their families.

Popular Mobilization and Pacific Northwest United Against Hate, two groups formed last year to counter the right-wing rallies and support social justice organizations, organized a fundraiser before the Aug. 17 protests in Portland. They asked participants to make a pledge for every far-right agitator that showed up downtown.

Police estimated there were about 1,200 demonstrators overall, with counter-protesters outnumbering the 300 Proud Boys and Patriot Prayer members who showed up by 3-to-1.

PopMob said Saturday that pledges had come in from around the country and as far away as the United Kingdom – from $5 per protester to 2 cents. It said the effort has raised $36,017 so far. The money will go to support Causa, an organization that supports Latino immigrants in Oregon.