UMMA NYC

04/21/2022

Hey, Fam! We’re still here! Hope you are all good. 🤗 We know we’ve been quieter than normal as, while continuing our weekly NY Common Pantry runs, we’ve taken a l'il pause to reflect on our purpose and place going forward.

We’ve been having some meetings (all are welcome). And some readings (we have a book club, you are also welcome). And we’ve been doing a lot of thinking. We are in the process of drafting a new mission statement.

We’re also having our first big, live, community “Meet Your Neighbors” event on Saturday, April 30th from 12-3PM!! It’s at 137th & Broadway (outside the 137th St. Station) in Hamilton Heights. Please come out for groceries, food, games and to show your solidarity. Tell your friends! 🥳

Also: Thank you to our founding members, our past members, our current members, and our neighbors who we hope will be members soon. And thank you to our Facebook followers for these past two years of emotional, financial, and social media support (likes count too!!). No, but really, you guys are the best. Hope to see you on the 30th! 💙

Finally: If you or anyone you know want to donate to or join UMMA (if you live between Midtown and Inwood), head to the link in our bio.

~Solidarity, not charity.

~Give what you can, take what you need.

~Your struggle is my struggle.

11/30/2021

Happy everyone! It’s the last day that your donation to UMMA will be matched, so please consider giving what you can through Venmo — . It will help us to keep supporting our upper Manhattan neighbors. Thanks to everyone who has contributed! 💛

11/24/2021

Donation matching has been extended for our THANKS-4-GIVING fundraiser! Now all contributions we receive through 11/30 will be doubled 💥 Venmo us to help support upper our Manhattan neighbors with groceries and other necessities. And a huge thank you to those who have donated so far!

11/14/2021

Hi folx! We're currently running a Thanks-4-Giving fundraiser to continue aiding our most vulnerable neighbors during the holiday season🦃 All donations go directly to providing food and other critical necessities to our neighbors. Any amount you or your network can donate between now and November 24th would be immensely appreciated! Our Venmo is ummanyc, the code is 7894. Thank you all‼

Description of visual: fall foliage at the top of the image and surrounding text, along with visuals of a group of pumpkins and a turkey on a light beige background. The text reads Upper Manhattan Mutual Aid, Thanks 4 Giving Fall Fundraiser. Dates are from November 10 to November 24. Help us provide food and other critical aid to our Upper Manhattan neighbors! Venmo is ummanyc. Contact information for questions: John Schechtman-Marko [email protected]

04/14/2021

Thank you, NYC Food Policy Center, for including us on your list! We are always looking for those passionate about to come out and and fight in , specificially Upper Manhattan and Midtown. Please go to our website or join our Slack (links in bio) to become a part of the movement! 🍅 💚🌈 https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/20-nyc-based-organizations-accepting-volunteers-to-improve-food-access-during-covid-19/

😇 Donate: (Code: 7894)

The following 21 organizations are accepting volunteers in many different capacities so you can get involved in food relief in NYC.

04/08/2021

Thank you for making last month’s March Matching Madness campaign a winner! 🏀 You all came through with donations that will allow us to continue to do what we do–deliver groceries and essentials to neighbors.🧴🧻🍅

A big shout out also to the donors who matched your funds. 😇

A victory for mutual aid and the Upper Manhattan community! ✌️💙

Donate via Venmo ( using code 7894) and go here for resources or to volunteer: https://linktr.ee/ummanyc ✅

03/11/2021

Yes!! No matter which way the wind blows (even if it blows in a virus), is ALWAYS there, the one thing that is, ya know?



If you to Upper Manhattan Mutual Aid in the month of March, your amount will be doubled: Venmo: , Code 0100

To volunteer, go here: ummanyc.org

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/03/nyregion/covid-19-mutual-aid-nyc.html

Mutual aid groups, which have provided a crucial pandemic safety net, are evolving into a long-term effort to help with food, clothing and counseling. “It’s about building the world we want to see,” a volunteer said.

03/10/2021

🔔 UPDATE: We have reached our goal of $1K and our donors have now offered to match up to $5K! 🔥 Please allow this amazing Madness to continue until our deadline of March 31st–share this post and spread the word! 💫 Thank you to everyone who contributed and let's keep going!! 💙❤️💙
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🗣Exciting news, everyone: Upper Manhattan Mutual Aid’s March Matching Gift Madness starts now! 🏀😋

A group of generous friends in the UMMA community will match any cash donation you make to us in March. 📆

If you donate by Wednesday March 31st via Venmo (Code 0100) your gift will be doubled.‼️ Please write “March Madness” in the description. A gift of $10 will become $20, $50 will become $100, $100 will become $200! 🪄

Your donation directly supports individuals and families in crisis in Upper Manhattan. Every dollar you give allows our volunteers to purchase and deliver essential aid, including groceries, diapers, masks, and medical supplies. ✊

Thank you! ❤️

Graphic Credit: 🔥

02/24/2021

Calling all bilingual, Spanish-speaking neighbors! We need your help. 🗣

To volunteer, please fill out the form on our website. The website is on this graphic or you can click the link in our bio. ✅

To donate via Venmo or Ioby, please see info + link in bio!

02/04/2021

Give a Valentine to Clean & Shine! ✨

We’ve had to suspend delivery of household supplies in order to prioritize food. However, these supplies are essential for keeping homes healthy and safe during this pandemic. 🧽🧼

Your $25 donation will provide each household with what they need, but any amount is helpful! Money is pooled to buy dish soap, laundry detergent and cleaning supplies in bulk that we will deliver to families. ✅

For this fundraiser, please donate to via Venmo and write “Clean and Shine” in the description. 🔥

02/03/2021

UMMA helps neighbors . . . snow matter what. ☃️

Thank you to these and other volunteers for delivering food to others, despite the harsh weather. 💙

We hope our NYC community is staying safe. Check in with each other (distantly!) and make sure everyone’s OK. 👍

Just a heads up, another storm may be headed our way Sunday! 🗓