We know that the impact of this virus will be hard on all, and some people far more than others. Our care for each other while social distancing can make these times easier and could save lives.

What could this care look like? Sharing food, physical and emotional support, medicine, money, time running errands and more.

This spreadsheet (http://www.tinyurl.com/SouthMinneapolis-COVID19-Aid) is a way to offer and ask for resources locally, but not all of our neighbors are/will be able to access this.

Some of us already have deep relationships with our nearest neighbors, while for others this is an opportunity to connect (while maintaining distance) and ask what we can do for each other. Let's especially seek to check in with our elders, folks living alone, immune-compromised folks, people without stable housing, those out of work or underemployed without access to safe/sick time, or who are still working in public places.

Are you willing to take the lead for you block? Or do you know someone else who might?

I'm imagining this might look like:
-asking another neighbor/s on your block for help, so that when you need a break, you can step back and let others lead
-contacting the neighbors you have email or phone numbers for already
-leaving a flyer at the door of neighbors who you don't already have contact info (we have a flyer template that you can use or customize)
-asking if people would like to be a part of a phone tree, group text, email list or other way to stay connected
-asking what people need/have to offer, then you can choose:
        -keep it centralized so people contact you with a need/offer, and you reach out to others OR
        -decentralized where people can communicate to each other, keeping in mind language and technology barriers
-staying in touch with other block point people to share what's working and what isn't, and to have access to a greater network of resources to meet our neighbors' needs

Please share this with others in Powderhorn neighborhood so we can try to make connections on every block.
(This form created based on the pod mapping work of Mia Mingus, the Mutual Aid Medford and Somerville Area network and Blair East Community Care)

Choosing to fill this out helps us (and other mutual groups) see where we’ve got people in the neighborhood who are in willing to be a point person or even just a check-in resource. You can chose your own engagement with your neighbors as you feel you are able to. Thank you! Gracias!