Juneteenth Fund

Juneteenth Mutual Aid for 100 Unhoused People

For the eighth year in a row, we are honoring Juneteenth through direct mutual aid for 100 unhoused people across New York City.

At a time when housing insecurity continues to rise and basic needs remain inaccessible for so many, we believe freedom must mean more than symbolism. It must mean food. Water. Safety. Choice. It must mean being seen and cared for in tangible ways.

Through this effort, we will distribute care kits filled with essential supplies and direct cash support to unhoused community members navigating impossible conditions every day.

For so many people right now, the world feels overwhelming. The problems feel enormous. People keep asking what they can actually do to help in times like these.

One answer is direct action rooted in community care. A tangible way to show up for people in immediate need. And while it may seem small in the face of everything happening around us, a few dollars can mean a meal, clean clothes, basic medicine, water during extreme heat, or simply the feeling that someone still sees your humanity.

Small acts of care change lives every single day.

Our Goal

We are raising $20,000 to provide care kits and direct aid to 100 unhoused people this Juneteenth.

These funds will go directly toward immediate, life sustaining resources that offer both practical support and a reminder that people are not forgotten.

What Each Care Kit Provides

Food and Water

• Nutritious snacks and meals

• Reusable water bottles to help people stay hydrated during extreme summer heat

Essential Care Items

• Toiletries and hygiene products

• First aid supplies for immediate health and safety needs

Writing Materials

• Notebooks, pens, and materials for personal reflection, communication, job searches, and daily organization

Direct Cash Support

• Each recipient will receive $100 in cash to purchase whatever they personally need most

How You Can Help

Donate

Every dollar goes directly toward purchasing supplies and providing direct cash assistance to unhoused people in our community.

Share

Help us reach more people who believe community care should be immediate, tangible, and unconditional.

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