As needs during this pandemic are emergent, we remain flexible so we can best serve our communities. Below are a list of questions and terms we will update continuously.
Glossary
Mutual Aid: a reciprocal system where those that benefit are also feeding back in and supporting others with either services, money, or other value adding measures
BIPOC: Black, Indigenous, people of color
Pro-Black: a framework dedicated to the empowerment of Black people with the understanding that these folks have been historically disenfranchised
Queer: Individuals identifying with a sexual identity in the minority or a gender other than that assumed at birth.
Non-binary: Individuals whose gender identity fall outside of the two fixed norms established in our society (i.e woman & man)
Anticapitalist: A framework rooted in the understanding that capitalist modes of production, distribution and profit accumulation are inherently exploitative and in opposition with the needs of the human race and the planet.
Wealth redistribution: A framework where those with generational privilege and access to resources are encouraged to feed into communities and individuals historically disenfranchised to build long-term equity in those communities.
FAQ
I need a translator.
Please contact us by email, at atlmutualaid@gmail.com, or call or text (404) 913-6932. We never want language to be a barrier and will work our hardest to source a translator for you.
What do you fund?
We fund personal and familial needs for those located in the Metro-Atlanta counties of Fulton, Dekalb, Clayton, Cobb, Douglas, Henry, Gwinnett and Rockdale. Examples of intended uses for funds include housing, food, transportation, medical expenses, and childcare.
How much money do you give each applicant?
Applicants are encouraged to seek the funds they deem necessary in this moment. Asking for what you need ensures that others are able to also benefit from the fund.
How will funds be disbursed? What if I don’t have a bank account?
We will work with applicants to disburse funds in a convenient manner. We currently use Paypal, CashApp, bank transfers, check, and, in extraordinary cases, cash.
What happens after I submit my application?
Our goal is to review applications, communicate a decision, and disburse funds within 2 weeks of receiving an application.
Do I have to pay back these funds?
We expect that accepted applicants will pay forward the support they receive in the future. There will be no legal requirement to pay back funds. Mutual aid could look like providing skill shares of things you know how to do, sharing your time, labor, skills, and other resources, or paying forward into the fund.
Do I have to apply online?
Currently, we do not have a paper application process based on the risk of spreading the COVID-19 contagion. If applying online will add a significant burden please email us at atlmutualaid@gmail.com or call or text (404) 913-6932
Are there age restrictions for applicants?
No, there are no age registrations.
If my application is not approved can I reapply?
Yes, you can apply during a following cycle.
Can I apply if I have already received funds?
Yes!