Nonprofit Organization Management - New York, New York, United States
We Are The Astoria Mutual Aid Network. A group of neighbors working together to support our community and each other through the realities and challenges of COVID-19. We are non-partisan. We are grassroots.WHAT WE OFFER:We offer non-emergency assistance to vulnerable community members. Types of assistance may include (but are not limited to):* Help with grocery shopping* Picking up prescriptions* Transportation to/from essential medical appointments* Friendly conversation* Local errands* Dog walking* Accessing Verified Health InformationOUR MISSION:Astoria Mutual Aid Network aims to meet the needs of individuals in Astoria and Long Island City and across western Queens. We believe in solidarity not charity. We recognize that our well-being, health and dignity are all bound up in each other. We aim to bring people together to provide material support and to build trust based on common interest. Our goal is to leave this disaster better prepared and unified than when we entered it.The Astoria Mutual Aid Network (AMAN) aims to foster communication and provide space for solidarity through the online forums it maintains, the direct services it provides, and the communication and cooperation of its community.COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS:Because we are a self-organized community of neighbors, we have established a set of Community Agreements that provide the framework for how we engage with one another, other groups, and our community. These Agreements were established by our Community and can be distilled into 3 key themes:* Inclusivity is a verb* We treat ourselves and each other with respect and dignity* Our interactions are rooted in integrity and lived experience
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