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Mutual aid is a form of community and political action – it’s when neighbors work to collectively take care of each other, in recognition that solidarity and interconnected survival is absolutely crucial. Mutual aid has been a long-standing practice, especially for Black, Indigenous, and immigrant communities systematically harmed by and neglected by the state. It is about helping others without judgment, strings, or means-testing, and fighting for a future of collective care and solidarity.
Currently, hundreds of mutual aid groups are organizing to distribute groceries, PPE, medicines, and baby supplies to their neighbors, to help with rent relief where possible, to disseminate critical information, and much more.
For months, Town Hall Project has been supporting this movement through Mutual Aid Hub, connecting people to their local community groups, collecting resources, and bringing mutual aid organizers in best practice conversations together. As this pandemic continues and so many lives and livelihoods are disrupted, their work is more important than ever.
Directly donate to local mutual aid networks here. Town Hall Project does not take any percentage of these contributions – all goes directly to community groups and their work.
If you can’t find a group close to you or you want to learn more, volunteer, get in touch, search your zip code on Mutual Aid Hub.
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