Mutual Aid Projects
Wander Nia/601 for Period Equity
About
601 For Period Equity is a grassroots organization started by Spelman student Asia Brown and high school junior Laila Brown dedicated to ending period poverty. Wander Nia is a lifestyle and beauty blog started by Spelman student Nia Curry. Both 601 and Wander Nia are collaborating on a mutual aid initiative that would provide off-campus Spelman students with free care packages and menstrual products.
For Students
On July 7th the application will open to all off-campus students to apply for free care packages. Click below...
On July 21st the application closes.
For Donors
Cashapp: $WanderNia or $601period
PayPal: paypal.me/601forperiodequity
Website: www.wandernia.com and www.601forperiodequity.com
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True Blue 1881
About
True Blue 1881 is an alumnae led philanthropic organization that seeks to provide assistance and resources to the Spelman and extended AUC community. True Blue 1881 is currently fundraising to pay the deposits of displaced students who are now seeking off-campus housing.
For Students and Potential Donors
If you are a student who needs financial assistance paying your apartment deposit
email: true1881blue@gmail.com
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If you are someone who is able to donate any amount to this fund please do so through any of the following...
Cashapp: $$True1881Blue
Zelle: True1881Blue@gmail.com
Paypal: TrueBlue1881
Mimi's Food Pantry
About
Mimi's Food Pantry, hosted by the Lowery Institute, serves food insecure students throughout the Atlanta University Center (AUC). The pantry became operational in September 2016 and currently provides food to 100 students a week per semester. The pantry offers packages of nutritious, non-perishable items to students without a full meal plan.
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For Students
To register for a pantry package, students must complete the registration form online on the Lowery Institute website. (https://loweryinstitute.org/)
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For Donors
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To support the Lowery Institute...
Cashapp: $LOWERYINST
and visit the website listed above or email info@loweryinstitute.org for more information.
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