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"mend those who face the flame"

Julia Smith

Julia Smith

— 1 min read

Those of us outside LA can still beam our attention and care there.

For those who value a personal connection ➡️ Jo Feldman, whom I know and trust, is accepting Venmo contributions and dropping off carloads of diapers and other essentials to the National Day Laborer Organizing Network’s Pasadena Community Job Center.

Screenshot of Jo Feldman taking a selfie with an excited face as she sits in her driver's seat with her backseat completely packed full of diaper boxes and other essentials. She added a caption that thanks everyone who contributed to her first round of shopping; she was able to deliver $1400 worth of toiletries and other items straight to people in need. She says that the Job Center couldn't believe this haul came from just a group of kind people.
Jo, on her way to drop a carload of essentials.

For the “bird’s-eye view” folks ➡️ One giant list of wildfire support (via Prison Culture), plus this roundup from Traci Thomas of The Stacks and this post from Priyanka Mattoo which begins, “In my extensive experience observing Americans, many who have led relatively uncomplicated lives have very sweet, generous hearts. They also have giant feelings about things, and zero ability to convert these feelings into action items.”

For the “quick and easy win-win” people ➡️ Sponsor a $20 SUAY It Forward textile recycling bag and you’ll be diverting waste from landfills while also ensuring that someone gets fresh clothes and home goods (via Erin Boyle).

Amanda Gorman says, “Mend those who face the flame.”

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