Mutual Aid

Mutual aid is an organizational model where voluntary, collaborative exchanges of resources and services for common benefit take place amongst community members to overcome social, economic, and political barriers to meeting common needs. This can include physical resources like food, clothing, or medicine, as well as services like breakfast programs or education.  (Wikipedia)

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Feed People

Food insecurity is getting worse in America. Start building mutual aid now! We have 25 ideas, including this timely one: add kid-friendly real food to your Halloween give-away basket!

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church, charity, pride

Tithe for Change

If you are a member of a religious organization call the office and ask how to get involved with the program feeding and housing people in your area. Volunteer or donate to that committee or group.

If your religious organization isn’t helping struggling people divert your usual contributions to a group that is. Tell them why.

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SNAP

Bureaucracy Busting

Madicaid rules have changed, and change again after the midterms. If you’ve had to navigate them, share your hard-won knowledge about bureaucratic tasks. Or help someone register to vote, apply for a passport, or apply for financial aid after a medical bill. Together we cut through their red tape!

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tea packs

Spill the Tea

Create tiny afternoon pick-me-ups to brighten someone’s day, and “spill the tea” on your favorite form of resistance. Might we suggest vote-related messages? Create a card with dates and relevant URLs, or share something from a candidate or about a ballot measure. Tuck them into Little Libraries, pass them out, or leave in snack baskets.

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Library

Public Libraries

Get a library card! They have ebooks, audiobooks, subscriptions, printing and more, but even if you never go, getting a card helps keep libraries open. Did we mention events, a place you can sit without spending, and tax forms in April? Support the library by joining, then find out everything it offers!

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Support Local Voices

Find one or more local news organization with old-fashioned reliable content. Searching for coverage of very-local races like school boards is a good way to find them. Follow and boost their topical stories. Subscribe or donate if you come to value them.

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