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It's true!
As the pandemic stretches on, the people who took up the first stretch would like a break.
It is hard for us to continually look at these problems in the face. We need help. https://dcist.com/story/20/09/17/dc-mutual-aid-network-funding-groceries-hotline/
As the pandemic stretches on, the people who took up the first stretch would like a break.
It is hard for us to continually look at these problems in the face. We need help. https://dcist.com/story/20/09/17/dc-mutual-aid-network-funding-groceries-hotline/
Some of you might read this and feel uncomfortable. It is so part of our cultural script to hide when we are tired, scared, or not feeling up to it.
The expected response is to say something inspirational, something about "pushing through."
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The expected response is to say something inspirational, something about "pushing through."
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But, this is actually part of the issue.
"Pushing through" is to normalize the pain. To see community as a trial or a gauntlet to run. It militarizes our homes, our sanctuaries, and incentivizes us to look away from each other.
We don't want that.
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"Pushing through" is to normalize the pain. To see community as a trial or a gauntlet to run. It militarizes our homes, our sanctuaries, and incentivizes us to look away from each other.
We don't want that.
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We want to build a community of care, and that isn't a sprint, or a marathon- but a pilgrimage.
It's long, sustained, and sometimes very trying work but it is easier with other people.
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It's long, sustained, and sometimes very trying work but it is easier with other people.
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If you have the extra-time, capacity, or resources. Your local community needs you.
This pandemic is not going to go away tomorrow, and we can't just wait for the gov't to fix it or send us stimulus checks.
We need to step up, one little bit at a time.
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This pandemic is not going to go away tomorrow, and we can't just wait for the gov't to fix it or send us stimulus checks.
We need to step up, one little bit at a time.
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DM us or sign up here if you'd like us to point you in a direction to get started.
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Or if you have resources to give instead of time & handpower, our information is here:
1.) CashApp: $Ward4MutualAid
2.) Venmo: @ WardFour-MutualAid
3.) https://www.gofundme.com/f/Ward4Covid (edited)
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1.) CashApp: $Ward4MutualAid
2.) Venmo: @ WardFour-MutualAid
3.) https://www.gofundme.com/f/Ward4Covid (edited)
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There are also great groups of people who could also use assistance:
@DCW1MutualAid
@ServeYourCityDC
@Ward7_COVID19
@ChngJst1FknThng
@HandlebarsDC
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@DCW1MutualAid
@ServeYourCityDC
@Ward7_COVID19
@ChngJst1FknThng
@HandlebarsDC
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Or, if you want to pair with your neighbors directly and address some of your own problems, here are some resources to get started: 
https://www.afsc.org/blogs/news-and-commentary/how-to-create-mutual-aid-network
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https://www.afsc.org/blogs/news-and-commentary/how-to-create-mutual-aid-network
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Suffering burnout shouldn't be discouraging. This is a long journey we are taking to make our communities more stable & self-sufficient. It's normal to get tired and need a break.
That's why we count on each other for help, and that's why we feel comfortable asking.
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That's why we count on each other for help, and that's why we feel comfortable asking.
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