Build resilience (cooking, sewing) or meet people over shared interests (art, sports.) This is a great way to build community, defeat burnout, and keep the local economy going. Many classes are sliding scale, support local people, and make great holiday gifts, too!
Cops use small issues like failed taillights to pull people over for identity checks. For vulnerable populations a simple mechanical issue can cascade into life-changing events.
NorCal Resistance hosts clinics to fix cars! Donate to their effort, or if you’re inspired, start a program where you live!
Fix Brake Lights Find Out How »
There are numerous Thanksgiving boycotts being proposed, but we endorse the “We Ain’t Buying It” call from Black Voters Matter. The gist: avoid big box stores and especially Target, Home Depot and Amazon. Delete shopping apps and support small businesses, particularly minority owned ones. Click through for links and details.
Boycott Fatigue Find Out How »
NorCal Resist has some of the most comprehensive mutual aid plans we’ve seen. From legal help to clinics to fix taillights (a common excuse for pullovers) they’ve set the standard for resistance as community.
They’re also using art to fight, with the most creative set of fundraising clothes we’ve seen.
Are you looking for a unique gift that supports resistance and the local community? Find a small-time artist who accepts commissions for bespoke work, and have something created for someone you love—or yourself!
Commissioning art takes some faith and flexibility, but it creates a truly meaningful gift or memory. From tattoo flash to a mural on a fence or a bespoke item of clothing, gifting art to yourself or a loved one builds community, joy and resilience.
Directly support the people creating inspiring content. Pick and author, musician, comedian or artist who inspires or leads you and find out how they monetize. Pay them directly when you can, and promote them through reviews and word of mouth if you can’t.
Support Artists Find Out How »
