Rising Up: BLM & Covid-19 Resources
Community has always been at the heart of what we do and in the midst of one of the most uncertain and remarkable times we’ve faced together as people, we stand with the Black Lives Matter movement and are here to share resources that offer relief for protestors and those affected by Covid-19. Take a look at a few organizations making our community a better place.
The Bail Project
Posting bail for over 10,000 people who then returned to court without any need for detention, The Bail Project is the product of the The Bronx Freedom Fund, the first-of-its-kind nonprofit, revolving bail fund in the country. The Bail Project is currently focused on freeing those incarcerated under minor charges such as those due to arrests during recent protests throughout Los Angeles. They are also working hard to keep the spread of COVID-19 under control in jails by taking direct action such as urging a prioritized immediate release for people who are most vulnerable and citing and releasing those charged with misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors.
To learn more about The Bail Project visit: https://bailproject.org/
People’s City Council Freedom Fund
Organized by Albert Corado, this fund will go towards anything from legal support, to bail, fines, and court fees for arrested protesters. The fund will also be allocated towards medical bills and transportation for injured protesters, medical supplies and PPE for Community Medics, and direct monetary support to Black Lives Matter Los Angeles.
To learn more and donate to People’s City Council Freedom Fund visit: https://www.gofundme.com/f/peoples-city-council-ticket-fund
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA)
In response to the current crisis thousands of low and very low-income families are facing due to COVID-19, Habitat LA is assisting those whose lives will be changed by the COVID-19 virus by organizing a COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund. Through this fund, Habitat LA will provide emergency food, essential items, and financial resources to families in greater Los Angeles who have been affected by COVID-19 due to sickness, loss of income or quarantine.
To learn more and donate to Habitat LA’s COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund visit: https://www.habitatla.org/covid-19-emergency-relief-fund/
Protect & Rebuild Small Businesses DTLA
A grassroots spreadsheet created by Samantha Becker with help from Claudia Olivera, Dulce Vasquez, and Cecilia Najar to aggregate DTLA businesses affected by looting. The neatly organized document shares damages and ways volunteers can help rebuild. “I wanted the BLM movement to continue strong and forcefully, by any means necessary, which meant that I and the other members of the Downtown community would be there to help anyone who got caught in the crossfire in the days afterwards.” says Samantha Becker.
To volunteer or recommend a business visit: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WQQhSOHqB8hbNysvvi7ZTMQ5WQwRD4c_LL0TdIiqyZo/edit#gid=0
Written by Dakota Nate & Janica de Guzman | Photography by Andrew Castanon @andycasta_, Grace Liang @hellograciegrace
