Mutual Aid in Time of Pandemic

3rd Wednesday co-host Sara from Portland Assembly joins Paul to talk about the PDX Covid-19 Mutual Aid Network and other efforts to provide direct assistance with shopping and other forms of collective self-help.

At least two Facebook groups have sprung up recently to provide information and assistance for people during the Covid-19 pandemic:

PDX Covid-19 Mutual Aid Network

https://www.facebook.com/pdxcovid19mutualaid/ 

Covid-19 Community Support

https://www.facebook.com/groups/250351509316733/?fref=nf

Othersmay have formed or be forming around the state and in SW Washington. Please let us know if you are involved in or aware of any: [email protected].

Here's a google doc page with more PDX Covid-19 Mutual Aid Network info and many other links to community aid efforts and resources:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/11_7t8NNEqrZAXk2cweUiQbX0HH_wxxxzHn-XdGMXVkc/edit?fbclid=IwAR0MQsycfW_3osGJZV6KB1wnNKgrRT-hpzSinyf3J1MeNL7Rk94SaTPxrkw

Excellent article by local journalist and podcaster Cory Elia (who has also appeared on Wed. Talk Radio):

https://villageportland.com/2020/03/17/portlands-advocates-rally-an-outpouring-of-support-and-calls-for-action-during-the-coronavirus-crisis/?fbclid=IwAR3Dr9Y3SrRo0B0pbgL4Gn2qbtdxFSnRTT0wXQYqQqOGXyo1tqjA87U4X5M