Berkeley Mutual Aid is on indefinite hiatus. We remain on standby to continue supporting the community if/when financial and people resources are able. With love and solidarity from the Berkeley Mutual Aid team
Distro pics! This week we sent 60 DIY air purifiers to @Asians4BlkLives, 60 to Sogorea Te’ Land Trust, 25 to @BerkeleyAid, 31 to Providence Foundation, and 12 to local mutual aid networks.
When you wonder why ppl don’t evacuate:
Robert Owens, 27, who hoped to leave w/ his family, was unable to pay for gas/hotel room.
Out of desperation, he went to ACE CashExpress for a loan & was denied.
“Our bank account is empty, we can’t afford to leave.” -@AP#HurricaneIda
If you want to vote in the Sept. 14 recall election, but are not registered, you have until Monday, Aug. 30 to do so. You can register online on the @CASOSvote site: https://t.co/2cmEpWZxWi. Or you can mail in a paper application, as long as it’s postmarked by 8/30.
Berkeley Mutual Aid urgently needs volunteers for many roles, including Tuesday afternoon drivers to deliver meals, as well as lots of coordination & organizing! If you want to get involved and do amazing work, get in touch at [email protected]!
If you're in the California East Bay, at least 60 new Afghan refugees will be resettled by the end of the month. @JFCSEastBay is coordinating volunteer and donation efforts here: https://t.co/wB9eKo2b96
@mutualaidatber1 We would love to have Cal students join our network to build relationships with seniors in #berkeley — can u amplify calls for volunteers? Also seeking wildfire “buddies”