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Post by miawallace on Jun 2, 2020 9:28:53 GMT -6
I’m starting this thread so we can put ways where we can be of help in tangible ways and they don’t get lost in the other threads. Whether it’s with money or other types of stuff.
Hopefully it’s okay. I was going to put in politics but maybe we can sticky it as we add items and ways to help and everyone can see.
Feel free to Drop orgs or movements needing help.
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Post by miawallace on Jun 2, 2020 9:31:48 GMT -6
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Post by STP on Jun 2, 2020 9:35:32 GMT -6
For Chicago area folks: Chicago Community Bond Fund is collecting bail money for protestors and others who were arrested during the marches. chicagobond.org/donate/And CPS has been forced to suspend their meals for kids, so per the teachers' union: If you would like to assist with food distribution following CPS' suspension of its program today, please contact your local alderman or drop us a note at organizing@ctulocal1.org with your name and neighborhood/community. Thank you. Thousands of kids rely on this program for their meals.
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Post by miawallace on Jun 2, 2020 9:53:44 GMT -6
AdminAny chance we can sticky this on top?
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Post by lizblue on Jun 2, 2020 10:10:23 GMT -6
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Post by lizblue on Jun 2, 2020 10:12:21 GMT -6
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Post by jaygee on Jun 2, 2020 11:37:21 GMT -6
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Post by sterling on Jun 2, 2020 11:52:25 GMT -6
AdminAny chance we can sticky this on top? Yo.
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Post by zoeylucy on Jun 2, 2020 12:32:20 GMT -6
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Post by origami on Jun 2, 2020 12:33:53 GMT -6
If you aren't able to donate money, this hour long video by Zoe Amira of black speakers and artists was created to capture the ad revenue from views and will be given to several organizations.
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Post by richard on Jun 2, 2020 14:57:54 GMT -6
A fund for impacted North Minneapolis businesses. Lake Street has received a large amount of donations but this fund for predominantly black neighborhood businesses isn’t even halfway to its goal yet.
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Post by maybe on Jun 3, 2020 8:32:45 GMT -6
A group of well-known and respected black women have put together a mutual aid fund to support families of color that are suffering in the COVID crisis in Atlanta. They have already given out a chunk of money and is raising for a next round: www.atlantamutualaid.org
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Post by imapenguin on Jun 3, 2020 10:17:27 GMT -6
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Post by jaygee on Jun 3, 2020 13:07:03 GMT -6
Saw this on twitter
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Post by jaygee on Jun 3, 2020 14:07:57 GMT -6
This website allows you to select your city (or nearest big city - they don’t have data for every city) and see which of these 8 policies they have in place. It also provides the contact info for your mayor to email or call and demand these policy changes.
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Post by miawallace on Jun 6, 2020 19:25:02 GMT -6
I don’t know if you guys have seen the video of that woman who is singing “you about to lose your job”. It’s gone viral these days. Her name is Johnniqua Charles. She’s got an Instagram page run by her sister. @gethisdance She is currently in need of mental health and addiction support. She’s also experiencing homelessness. Her 3 year old son is also needing support. Her sister Andrea has set up several venues where she can receive help. Venmo: getthisdance The store: linktr.ee/GetthisdanceGo Fund Me: gf.me/u/x7ibbyBotn of those pages give more details about her situation.
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Post by miawallace on Jun 6, 2020 19:25:46 GMT -6
Her family is also looking for resources for mental health support so if you guys know feel free to message her on Instagram and let her know.
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Post by brux on Dec 2, 2020 14:15:11 GMT -6
Back in March, 🍍 🍊 Fineapple 🍍 🍊 had the idea to create a team of HIH helpers to match with HIH needs. We set up a form to collect basic contact info (email, screen name, etc) for helpers and for those who need a little help. Form responses populate a google doc that PO and I have access to read. I check it occasionally (and will check daily for the next month or so). If I see a need, then I contact people who have volunteered as helpers with the request. If you do sign up as needing some help, I will also reach out to you via PM here before doing anything to make sure it's you and to discuss the logistics of your need. Here's the google form to fill out if you *can* help or if you *need* help: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfm7fxeyXQWO-Cevey-oyVFz4VtwzbKmHCRGAOUnf-yZzLrjg/viewformPM me with any questions or comments or issues.
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Post by 🍍 🍊 Fineapple 🍍 🍊 on Feb 10, 2021 17:43:23 GMT -6
Just want y’all to see the tangible way you help:
Hey, got this request today and thought of you.
Good afternoon. . .ive located a family at (spoiler) apt a that is in need of everything. . .child is 7. . .they are homeless . . .we are trying to get some food and stuff together for him and get him back in school. . .he's missed 60 days . . .do you have any food available. . .
Thanks for the love over the holidays. People dont realize it doesn't take much. This kid will be fed via donations you sent.
Again thank you..
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Post by imapenguin on Feb 20, 2021 11:06:07 GMT -6
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Post by 🍍 🍊 Fineapple 🍍 🍊 on Feb 20, 2021 12:09:43 GMT -6
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Post by sterling on May 23, 2021 11:55:31 GMT -6
I’m executive deciding to unpin. ❤️
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