Mutual Aid
Community Building with Mental Health
Food Not Bombs - Las Vegas
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A call for trained individuals ready to partner with an all volunteer movement to support the community of Las Vegas. Skill sharing and learning the best methods, practices and sciences to provide for those who may be going through crisis.
Being able to show up for the community as friends with the tools to succeed physically and mentally.
Las Vegas Liberation
Established in 2018
Mutual Aid Collective Creating and Supporting Resources for the People by the People. Activism, Art, Meet-ups and Direct Action with the Community.
https://linktr.ee/lasvegasliberation
Hidden Voices
Hidden Voices is a Web-based and Tangible Publication to Voice opinions, Concerns, Hopes, Desires, and Document the Life and Identity of the Houseless Community in Las Vegas. These Publications are Always Free and Available to the Public.
Hidden Voices Established at Care Complex in April 2020.
https://hiddenvoiceslv.weebly.com/
Fifth Sun Project
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Established in 2016.
WOC - Led Group Focused on Cultural Awareness, Raising Funds & Support for the Community. Artistry with Local Outreach led to Connections of Commitment, Communication, and Education.
New Era Las Vegas
Las Vegas chapter of the Black Empowerment Organization New Era Nation was Established in 2019.
Creating community resources, education and engagement programs with mutual aid work. Mental Health, Safety and support thrive within the weekly work done in various Las Vegas locations.
Programs can be found all across America.
U.M.O.K. (United Movement Organized Kindness)
One-stop-shop for all needs.
Located in DTLV, A 16,000 sq. ft. warehouse is equipped to provide multiple tools and services.
Providing access to donations, warehousing and logistics. this is the home for making connections with people and organizations across the country to create opportunities for 501(c)3's.
Alongside other charities facilitating co-operation, providing aid, and contributing advice to those that want to change the world.
https://www.umokindness.org/
SWAN Nevada (Sex Worker Alliance of Nevada)
Community-led movement creating sanctuary spaces that support, validate, and celebrate sex workers.
https://linktr.ee/swanevada
References Link
Peer-Reviewed Journals, Research and Sources that provide evidence of Mutual Aid and Mental Health Healing.
Normalization and Support Systems for Mental Health are very important and crucial when providing community care programs.
