QNS Mutual Aid

We’re fostering artist-centered mutual aid and neighbor-led actions in Queens, with a focus on Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, and Corona. We hold space for what our neighbors say they want a mutual aid space to offer: like vital needs drives, civic education, community-led mental wellness, time/support to build leadership, and co-skill-building. This is neighbor led. If you have an idea and you want see it turn real, reach out. We'll add you to our mailing list, and you can reply to our emails from there.

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Activities

We update the event afterwards with notes from our discussion, usually a day or 2 before the next meeting.

Norms draft #1

  • Navigating disagreements, different opinions, & mistakes with grace

  • Balance reflection & action

  • Think before we speak

  • Covid safety

  • Yes/And

  • Privacy: Consents on digital security, posting, touching

  • 1 mic

  • Intersectional approach

  • Always OK to ask clarifying questions

  • Respect pronouns

  • BIPOC centered

  • No feigned surprise, such as about what someone else doesn't know

  • Verbalizing when we hear conflict

  • Compassion

  • Take space/make space

  • No hate speech

  • No moving with assumptions

  • No elitism

  • No judgement

  • No interruptions

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