Oak Park Mutual Aid

05/23/2022

Follow the work of Phil Borges at https://philborges.com. He highlights the spiritual connection and wisdom that many people feel during mental health crises in his videography for the film CRAZYWISE. Via photography and storytelling, Phil shows how indigenous cultures treat those who manifest as neurodivergent: as assets to be fostered into the sensitive healers and seers of their commUNITY that they are.

01/10/2022

As of July 26, 2021, Oak Park Mutual Aid is no longer accepting contributions or providing aid.
We wish you well and encourage continued support of your neighbors in and around Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park, and the surrounding communities.

08/06/2021

PLEASE JOIN the next OPMA Zoom meeting at 7:00 p.m. Monday, 8/9.
We will discuss four opportunities:
1) Direct financial assistance spreadsheet
2) Online directory of local resources
3) Seasonal/"Pop-up" events/group actions
4) Structured outreach to the unhoused

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86387732143...
Meeting ID: 863 8773 2143
Passcode: OPMA21
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Meeting ID: 863 8773 2143

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07/22/2021

Monday, 7/26 OPMA Meeting: 7:00 p.m. PLEASE JOIN
The next OPMA meeting will take place 7:00 p.m. Monday, July 26th, where we need to discuss critical next steps as an organization.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86387732143?pwd=L0RXZ2RiZGozYTVzS2w4TGdSZU1tZz09
Meeting ID: 863 8773 2143
Passcode: OPMA21
One tap mobile
+13126266799,,86387732143 # US (Chicago)
+19294362866,,86387732143 # US (New York)
Dial by your location 312 626 6799 (Chicago)
Meeting ID: 863 8773 2143

Agenda for review/updates to be circulated before the Zoom

Thank you!

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05/19/2021

Since Oak Park Mutual Aid received its first online aid request on April 17, 2020, we have received more than 1,300 requests for help, distributed over $83,804 in monetary and material support, and made over 561 food deliveries.

With dozens of unanswered requests and operational expenses coming, we can’t continue without your generous support.

To continue this support and aid our move to support more localized mutual aid neighborhood “pods,” PLEASE give to help your neighbors in need.

* Give: https://bit.ly/opma-donate-1
* Volunteer: http://bit.ly/opma-volunteer-1
* Sign up for email with other ways to get help, volunteer, and/or learn about donation resources: http://bit.ly/OPMAemail

Thank you, and be well!
We are what we create together!

04/30/2021

Since Oak Park Mutual Aid received its first online aid request on April 17, 2020, we have received more than 813 requests for help, distributed over $74,344 in monetary and material support, and made over 561 food deliveries!
As It is our pleasure and obligation to help our neighbors in need, we look forward to evolving and expanding our impact to more localized pods in 2021.
Want to receive email with other ways to get help, volunteer, and/or learn about donation resources? Sign up here: http://bit.ly/OPMAemail
For more volunteer opportunities, sign up here: https://bit.ly/opma-volunteer

We are what we create together!

04/29/2021

From West Side United, TOMORROW, Friday, April 30, 2021, 1:00pm-2:30pm:
"Please join WSU staff, healthcare employers and partners as we review information about our upcoming virtual hiring fair May 25-27, 2021.
Learn about open employment opportunities, hiring fair pre-screening requirements and processes and event details.
Friday, April 30, 2021, 1:00pm-2:30pm"
Register Now: https://qrgo.page.link/f7fUK
https://westsideunited.org/2021/04/29/wsu-healthcare-virtual-hiring-fair-town-hall/

NOTE: We are sharing this virtual job fair opportunity we found from West Side United; this is not a job offer from Oak Park Mutual Aid.

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: WSU Hiring Event Community Townhall Meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

04/15/2021

**UPDATE**: The Austin vaccination site below MAY only be providing second-dose vaccination shots. Please call to schedule your appointment and confirm availability!

"Please note: Starting April 4, we will be administering only second doses of the vaccine to people [living in Austin, 18 years and older] who already received their first dose through the special Austin vaccination program. Call (312) 563-0767 if you have questions."
https://www.rush.edu/scheduling-your-appointment-austin-vaccination-clinic

"Patients who received their first dose through these clinics should go back to that same clinic site for their second dose as originally instructed and should expect to be contacted by a medical professional soon."
https://austincomingtogether.org/austin-vaccine/Austin Neighbors,

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Austin Neighbors, FREE Vaccine Clinics THIS Friday 4/16, Saturday 4/17, Sunday 4/18 through Protect Chicago+

The vaccine has arrived in Austin! Taking the vaccine is the best way to protect yourself, your family, and the Austin community. The Chicago Department of Public Health has partnered with Austin Coming Together (ACT) and other community-based organizations to make a vaccination site available to Austin residents age 18 and older (appointments ONLY, no walk-in’s):
Catalyst Circle Rock Charter School (patient entrance at 116 N. Central)
THIS Friday 4/16, Saturday 4/17, Sunday 4/18.

https://austincomingtogether.org/austin-vaccine/

04/12/2021

**UPDATE**: The Austin vaccination site below MAY only be providing second-dose vaccination shots. Please call to schedule your appointment and confirm availability!

"Please note: Starting April 4, we will be administering only second doses of the vaccine to people [living in Austin, 18 years and older] who already received their first dose through the special Austin vaccination program. Call (312) 563-0767 if you have questions."
https://www.rush.edu/scheduling-your-appointment-austin-vaccination-clinic

"Patients who received their first dose through these clinics should go back to that same clinic site for their second dose as originally instructed and should expect to be contacted by a medical professional soon."
https://austincomingtogether.org/austin-vaccine/Austin Neighbors,

* * *

FREE Vaccine Clinics THIS Friday 4/16, Saturday 4/17, Sunday 4/18 through Protect Chicago+

The vaccine has arrived in Austin! Taking the vaccine is the best way to protect yourself, your family, and the Austin community. The Chicago Department of Public Health has partnered with Austin Coming Together (ACT) and other community-based organizations to make a vaccination site available to Austin residents age 18 and older (appointments ONLY, no walk-in’s):
Catalyst Circle Rock Charter School (patient entrance at 116 N. Central)
THIS Friday 4/16, Saturday 4/17, Sunday 4/18.

https://austincomingtogether.org/austin-vaccine/

04/08/2021

“Millions of people in the US are falling into preventable poverty and hunger,” said Lena Simet, senior poverty and inequality researcher at Human Rights Watch. “The measures put forth in President Biden's relief proposal are urgently needed and the government shouldn’t cut corners when so many lives and livelihoods are at risk.” https://www.hrw.org/news/2021/03/02/united-states-pandemic-impact-people-poverty

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