Saturday, March 14, 2020

Organizing to Meet Community Needs!

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Staying home does not mean isolating ourselves! Not at all! There is a lot of community organizing going on that we can access and amplify. For starters:  

Burlington Tenants Union has started a petition to stop evictions during coronavirus. Moritorium on utility bills and rent,   https://www.change.org/p/governor-scott-and-vermont-senate-and-legislature-call-on-the-state-of-vermont-to-postpone-evictions-and-rent-during-coronavirus

AFL-CIO has a set of demands that include healthcare for all, paid medical leave, paid family leave, and pre-K -- asking people to write letters and email governor, mitzi, tim, and legislators. Facebook: Vermont State Labor Council AFL-CIO. https://www.facebook.com/vtworkers/

Ali Dieng urges people to sign up for Quarantine Delivery. If you are feeling ill or find yourself stuck at home, needing something from the outside world? We're here to help. Volunteers in and around Burlington have agreed to bring you the goods/groceries you need!   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdic_eBjoA-4_yqDEDoAqvsn3YGgQQK-InOVI8lRyOg3zimBw/viewform

BTV Copwatch - Community Mutual Aid BTV CopWatch is raising funds to help those most vulnerable stay healthy, fed, housed, etc. If you have some extra cash, please consider giving some! If you need some cash or supplies, give a shout! We will respond to various needs and requests as they arise and will also do some street outreach during our upcoming copwatch shifts, especially to reach those who don't necessarily have access to housing/shelters. You can venmo @jazmojica or paypal jazmojica@gmail.com.  https://www.facebook.com/events/145645966698255/

UVM Students 2020-2023 living on Campus - UVM Sophomore Ben Bieri posted a form on Facebook and Instagram to document the concerns of students who must return to live in the residence halls. Bieri’s form consists of three sections, labeled "concerns, fears you may have, and things you need clarified." You can find the form on the "Bieri4prez" instagram! 

Big Heavy World/105.9FM The Radiator - artists or people with anything to share or talk about are welcome to drop onto the airwaves. Email Jim if you’d like to spend any time on-air.   James Lockridge  jim@bigheavyworld.com  The Cherry Coal  

Front Porch Forums - residents are forming care networks via their FPF. If your Forum hasn't done this, start it!

HANDS: (Helping And Nurturing Diverse Seniors), in partnership with Heineberg Community Senior Center and others, is setting up a "buddy system" to support homebound seniors during this uncertain time. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScA34Xj3CSnK9EutllAZCWeMb6v0JwINTeEV_TZqnZN2Y0KdQ/viewform  https://gem.godaddy.com/p/ff86601

Peace & Justice CenterThere are many mutual aid systems being put in place around the state. These are opportunities for people who need support and services to get them directly from people who can provide them.  We list many of them here on our website.


Ren Weiner set up a VT website for folx to connect on needs etc. in these times- free- sign up via foodfightvt.com and post your haves/needs on the newsfeed

Phoenix Books is offering free shipping on orders. It's a good time to catch up on reading.  info@phoenixbooks.biz

Vision Quest - a new group is forming to create the vision for a real downtown neighborhood in The Pit. These folks are working via google docs, with people from all over the world. They have circulated a report on ending homelessness in Finland:    https://getpocket.com/explore/item/it-s-a-miracle-helsinki-s-radical-solution-to-homelessness

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  1. You are invited to join Mayor Weinberger for a Telephone Town Hall Meeting on Sunday, March 15 at 3:00 pm to discuss the City's response to the coronavirus.

    Mayor Weinberger will be joined by Burlington Emergency Management Director and Fire Chief Steven Locke, UVM Medical Center President and CEO Dr. Stephen Leffler, and State Department of Health Deputy Commissioner Tracy Dolan. See additional event details on the Facebook event page.

    There are several ways to join the meeting:

    At 3:00 pm on Sunday, call (877) 229-8493 and use the PIN 119117

    Livestream the audio using this link: https://video.teleforumonline.com/video/streaming.php?client=19117

    View a video livestream of the meeting through the Mayor's Facebook page on Facebook Live.

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