Solidarity & Abundance: Giving Tuesday

While we are so thankful for your consistent support,  we want to extend that support and abundance to other initiatives who are committed to keeping our families, neighbours and communities safe, alive, and thriving.

Our goal, always, is to share our resources with those focused on solidarity work in order to build up activism that centres our collective liberation.

We've compiled a list of 12 community organizations, mutual aid projects and fundraisers to donate to this Giving Tuesday (and everyday!)

Nii’kinaaganaa Foundation | payyourrent.ca

The Nii’kinaagana Foundation is a non-profit that collects money and then distributes it to Indigenous-led groups and individuals supporting everything from grassroots organizing to cultural development to material needs.

The Pay Your Rent campaign is a way for those who live on the occupied land of Indigenous peoples to give back. Fireweed funding has two streams focused on survival needs and community organizing to provides support to Indigenous people through community organizers

Donation link: payyourrent.ca

Niagara Palestine Coaltion | @905palestine

Almost every week since October 2023, the Niagara Palestine Coalition (NPC) has held rallies, actions, fundraiser events, educational workshops & more, as well as raised tens of thousands of dollars for Palestinians with family members in Niagara.

Donations to NPC also help with tangible supports for Palestinian families such as providing essential resources for daily survival, sheltering displaced members of their family, supporting travel costs for reuniting families with their Canadian Anchors, and help pay for application fees.

Donation link: www.niagarapalestinecoalition.ca/donate

Help Staphel Fight for His Life | @niagaramwig

The Niagara Migrant Workers Interest Group (NMWIG) is raising funds for Staphel Morris, a dedicated seasonal farm worker from Jamaica who at just 33 years old received the devastating news that his health is failing and he needs a liver transplant to survive. Your support will help ensure that Staphel has a safe place to stay during his treatment and to cover his ongoing care while he awaits a liver transplant in Canada. 

Donate to Staphel here: www.gofundme.com/f/helpstaphelmorris

All migrant worker initiatives organized by NMWIG are funded through donations. 

Donation link: www.nmwig.ca/site/donate-niagara-migrant-workers

Streetworks Niagara | @positivelivingniagara

StreetWorks is a harm reduction program of Positive Living Niagara (PLN) that operates a Consumption Treatment Services (CTS) site, and provides safer supplies for individuals who use substances in Niagara. With the legislative attacks on Consumption Treatment Services sites across Ontario, and continually rising stigma faced by people who use drugs, donations and support have critical impact. 

This Giving Tuesday, PLN is raising funds for their Client Assistance Fund, which provides client support such as transportation to and from medical appointments, prescription medications, and more. You can also support Positive Living through their annual online auction December 1-8!

Donation link: www.positivelivingniagara.com/donate

Annual Auction Fundraiser: www.32auctions.com/AuctionPLN2024

Niagara Reproductive Justice | @niagarareproductivejustice

Niagara Reproductive Justice (NRJ) operates the Abortion & Reproductive Support Network which offers transportation, financial support, and logistical support for folks in Niagara in need of assistance accessing abortion.

Donate to the Abortion & Reproductive Support Network: www.niagarareproductivejustice.com/donate

Willow Arts Community | @thewillowcommunity

Willow Arts Community is run by and for people living with mental illness or substance use. Willow Arts hires local, professional artists and working artists to design and teach seasonal, multidisciplinary arts education programming that is offered at no cost to members, reducing the financial barriers to active arts engagement.

This space focuses on learning new skills, developing an arts practice, meeting like-minded individuals, and building confidence is vital for improving our mental health.

Willow Arts Community is a registered charity that is funded through grants, sponsorships, partnerships, and donations.

Donate to the Willow: www.thewillowcommunity.com/donate

Community Fridge Niagara | @communityfridgeniagara

The Community Fridge Niagara (CFN) is a mutual aid, volunteer-run project that works to provide low-barrier access to food and personal care supplies to the community on a take-what-you-need, leave-what-you-can model (a.k.a free!)

CFN is currently raising funds towards getting power to the downtown St. Catharines fridge location, as well as structure maintenance, cleaning supplies, and opening new fridges across Niagara.

Donate to CFN: bit.ly/41iulA7

CFBU 103.7fm | cfbu.ca

CFBU 103.7 FM (Brock Student Radio) is Niagara's only independent, not-for-profit, listener-supported radio station committed to broadcasting intellectual, articulate and entertaining spoken word and music programming, which serves as a distinct alternative to commercial radio.

CFBU needs donations and people to get involved to support to continue their mission of providing an autonomous media source for news and information, free from government and corporate influence, and giving a voice to under-represented groups at Brock, and the community at large.

Donate to CFBU: www.cfbu.ca/donate.

Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Centre | @niagarafolkarts

The Niagara Folk Arts Mutlicultural Centre (NFAMC) facilitates and supports the settlement and integration of newcomers to Niagara. They host various programs including the Migrant Workers Support Project, primary care services for uninsured individuals, the Afghan Resettlement Fund.

You can donate to a specific project or the General Fund, where your donation goes toward the project most in need of financial support.

Donate to Folk Arts: www.folk-arts.ca/donations

Toronto Community Justice Fund | @torontocommunityjusticefund

The Toronto Community Justice Fund raises and distributes resources for community members living in the Greater Toronto Area who are facing legal and other financial repercussions stemming from the criminalization of their Palestinian liberation and solidarity work.

This funds raised and distributed are endorsed by and connected with the Toronto chapter of the Palestinian Youth Movement.

Donate to the Fund: www.tcjf.ca