Hey loves, we got many requests, more requests than we had money in our mutual aid fund. There is clearly a great need for relief and our community. We are going to fulfill our current requests, and then put things on hold while we find more money. We will be sure to keep you updated.
Thank you for your grace,
solidarity & kinship,
The STAY Project & KSEC
What is Mutual Aid? - mutual aid is a voluntary reciprocal exchange of resources and services for mutual benefit. Basically, when we practice mutual aid we are acknowledging that nobody in our community is expendable and it benefits the whole community when everyone has their needs met.
In the coming weeks we expect young people will need support paying bills, medical care, childcare, hot-spots for internet access, etc… The STAY Project and the Kentucky Student Environmental Coalition are working on getting a mutual aid fund for young people in our networks who are being displaced and put out of work by COVID-19. This fund will prioritize Black, Indigenous, PoC. LGBTQIA, disabled, chronically-ill, and immunocompromised youth.
For the time being we will be able provide up to $200 in aid to young people under the age of 30 in the network of the STAY Project and KSEC.
You don't have to be a member to apply, but you do have to live in their service areas. For KSEC, that is the entire state of Kentucky. For STAY, that is the Appalachian counties of Kentucky, Alabama, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Once you have submitted your form, you will receive an email requesting a W-9 and your payment information. We will also provide instructions on how to fill out the W-9.
Please contact Lou Murrey at stayproject@gmail.com if you have any questions.
In the meantime, if you are able please make a donation to the mutual aid fund here
For the time being we will be able provide up to $200 in aid to young people under the age of 30 in the network of the STAY Project and KSEC.
You don't have to be a member to apply, but you do have to live in their service areas. For KSEC, that is the entire state of Kentucky. For STAY, that is the Appalachian counties of Kentucky, Alabama, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Once you have submitted your form, you will receive an email requesting a W-9 and your payment information. We will also provide instructions on how to fill out the W-9.
Please contact Lou Murrey at stayproject@gmail.com if you have any questions.
In the meantime, if you are able please make a donation to the mutual aid fund here