organizations and collectives

note: not all of the groups listed here, or anywhere else on the site, share the same methodologies. neither do the members within them. throughout your practice you will develop your own beliefs and values. be both sure and skeptical of them. this was help you to find the group that best reflects the world you want to create.before committing to any membership, i encourage you to read this infographic by writer Estelle Ellison

"organizing Black & Brown youth to build power in our communities and advance a new vision we have for the state"

"anti-capitalist, anti-imperalist, queer culture shifters creating a radical feminist awakening in miami"

"developing youth of color in miami to lead & organize communities in order to build the struggle for a more equitable society"

"The DSA seeks to facilitate the transition to a truly democratic and socialist society"

"a collective of queer anti-imperialists based out of Palm Beach facilitating radical re-education & liberated community building"

mutual aid

!!!: consider making a commitment to monthly donations. mutual aid is not strictly a reaction.

"Buddy System is establishing community refrigerators
in the Miami area!
The hope is to give the community a way to fight food insecurity by empowering neighbors to help neighbors.

legal aid for civil cases

!!!: for information about legal aid specifically regarding a "criminal" case, please view the 'build a world free of cages' tab

miami

"Legal Services of Greater Miami provides free civil legal services for the low-income communities of Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. We provide innovative, effective legal services which help thousands of individual members of our community annually, creating a positive impact on the community as a whole.

"Dade Legal Aid provides life-changing and often life-saving services in the areas of Family Law, Domestic Violence, Guardianship, Child & Teen Advocacy, Human Sex Trafficking, Guardian ad Litem, Bankruptcy, Consumer, Housing, Small Claims, Immigration, Veterans, Benefits, Disaster Relief, Community and Economic Development and Nonprofit Incorporation.

broward

"Coast to Coast provides access to justice and free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income residents of Broward County. We protect and defend the legal rights of families, seniors, veterans, and underserved populations such as homeless persons, victims of domestic violence, and persons living with HIV/AIDS."

"Legal Aid Service of Broward County’s mission is to provide high quality free civil legal advice, representation and education to the disadvantaged of Broward County so as to improve the lifestyle and living conditions of the low income community and encourage self-sufficiency."

emergency relief

***solidarity, not charity ***

note: the absence of the term 'mutual aid' here is intentional. the provided aid are helpful, but emergency services are only a part of the vision of mutual aid. be mindful of using the term loosely. more information here, courtesy of The Comrade Closet

demands from grassroots organizations as a response to COVID-19

THE SMILE TRUST

"...to offer food & supply stipends to families and individuals in need. This money will go directly to you via gift card or CashApp and can be renewed every two weeks"

qualifications:
-for families who reside in Miami-Dade or Atlanta
-for mothers who have children under the age of two years old

ESSENTIAL BUT EXCLUDED

"providing emergency support to low-income families whose marginalization exists in the intersection of immigration and poverty"created by the florida immigrant coalition

COVID-19 RECOVERY + RELIEF

"resources and emergency assistance to help alleviate the strain on your business, family or income."description provided from the OLCDC, one of the participating organizations

Immigration Legal Aid Fund

"With COVID-19 exacerbating financial hardships, Buddy System hopes to be able to uplift our clients with well-rounded, sustainable support, in addition to food relief, during this hard time.""Contributions will go directly toward supporting immigrants with sponsorship of legal aid fees during this unprecedented time. All donations are tax deductible.
funded by Buddy System MIA