Orlando Oasis

11/24/2022

We've done a lot of good for victims of Hurricane Ian flooding -- but there's so much more to do. Help us make homes liveable so residents can move back to their homes for the holidays! https://givebutter.com/orlovista

11/21/2022

For anyone who doesn't have somewhere to be, be at Friendsgiving! Friendsgiving!!! If you don't have somewhere else to be, be here!

Let's face it. Thanksgiving is... problematic. Maybe your family is 1,000 miles away, or no longer with us. Maybe you're concerned about indigenous erasure, hyper-patriotis

10/04/2022

In collaboration with Central Florida Mutual Aid, we've been organizing in working-class communities that have been devasted by Ian. These underserved neighborhoods are not getting government support right now and have immediate emergency needs. Please help if you can: tinyurl.com/CFLMutualAid

09/28/2022

Hey everyone! Due to hurricane Ian we will not be doing a Sunday Gathering for Oct 2nd. Stay safe and prepare what you need to.

Depending on how things go we may organize or be involved with relief efforts over the weekend.

09/12/2022

Thanks to Central Florida Freethought Community and Humanists of Polk County for all the contributions of time, talent, and materials to help us get insulated water bottles to folks living without shelter!

In collaboration with Central Florida Freethought Community and Atheist Community of Polk County, Orlando Oasis has been sewing insulated water bottle sleeves for reusable water bottles that will help unhoused and under-housed people keep beverages cool in the face of extreme heat!

(Donations here will help them keep it up: https://www.facebook.com/donate/816395649525695)

09/09/2022

In collaboration with Central Florida Mutual Aid, we have launched a new Mutual Aid Transportation Fund! This is one of the most frequent requests the mutual aid network receives, and it's often in situations where lack of transportation causes a domino effect with losing a job, then not having funds for rent, then ending up unhoused. We can stop that avalanche if we can share funds for car repairs, gas money, bus passes, and other transportation needs. Please give if you can and share widely!

All people need reliable transportation. It is how we get to work, access medical care, take children to childcare, and shop for affordable groceries. Lack of transpor...

09/03/2022

Hey Orlando friends! We are looking for volunteer speakers to give a 20ish minute talk at any of our gatherings from 9/11 to the end of the year. Talks can be about ANYTHING! Are you a teacher? Talk about what you teach! Do you volunteer with another organization? Talk about that organization! Science, history, art, religion, family, literally anything that will expand our minds and connect our community. We'd love to hear from you. Comment here or DM if you're interested!

08/24/2022

Central Florida Mutual Aid is off to a great start with the Rent Fund fundraiser, but we still have a ways to go to help people meet their rent by September 1. The best way to fight homelessness is to keep people housed! Give what you can — and share widely! https://tinyurl.com/CFLMARentFund

08/22/2022

Rents are coming due in just over a week, and Central Florida Mutual Aid is working with multiple individuals and families struggling to meet the full amount. If you can kick in a few dollars to the CFLMA Rent Fund, we'll be able to help people avoid missing a rent payment. Orlando Oasis is serving as the fiscal sponsor for the fund this month, so donations are tax deductible and all funds received will go toward keeping people housed.

Rents are coming due September 1. The combination of skyrocketing rents (30%+) and food costs (9%+) has left many folx struggling to put together funds to meet rent. W...

08/19/2022

We're running low on dog food! The Mutual Aid Pet Food Bank has been distributing pet food & care items to folx struggling to provide for their beloved pets. If you're looking for a way to help prevent pets from ending up in shelters separated from the ones who love them, consider supporting us. You can give dollars here tinyurl.com/CFLMApetfood or buy directly from our Amazon wishlist here tinyurl.com/petfoodwishlist. Thank you!

08/14/2022

Thank you to everyone who came to (or tuned into) our gathering today at LGBT+ Center Orlando - The Center ! It was a great day to discuss and learn about compassion and acceptance for all people. ❤️ We love our community and look forward to connecting with you every Sunday!