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If you are looking for a mutual aid distro to spend a weekend day with, just let us know

Cover page for Addison's fundraiser

Hi, my name is Addison, and asking for help for myself like this is not something that comes easily to me. Over the past months, my life has been turned upside down by a cancer diagnosis. What started as unexplained symptoms quickly became doctor visits, tests, scans, and the reality that I now face ongoing cancer treatment and an upcoming surgery. There are days when this feels incredibly heavy, physically, emotionally, and mentally. But I am fighting with everything I have, and the love and support from those around me has reminded me that I’m not doing this alone.

While I am doing everything I can to stay strong and focused on healing, the financial weight of this journey has become overwhelming. Between medical bills, treatments, surgery costs, and medications, the expenses add up faster than I ever imagined. This GoFundMe is to help cover: Cancer treatments and related medical bills Upcoming surgery and recovery costs Medications and follow-up care Every donation, no matter the amount, helps ease the burden so I can focus on what matters most: getting through treatment and healing.

If you’re not able to donate, sharing this page or keeping me in your thoughts means more than you know. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support, kindness, and love during one of the hardest chapters of my life. With gratitude, Addison

One of our longtime members needs our support! Addison is a passionate ally who has given so much of her time & resources to the community over the years. It would be amazing if we could give back & help her with costs as she fights cancer. Thank you for your support
www.gofundme.com/f/help-addis...

When- Monday-Tuesdays from 9am to 6pm, Wednesdays-Saturdays from 9am to 9pm, and Sundays from 10am to 5pm

Stop in, drop off some supplies and grab a coffee! Feel free to dm us with any questions.

Where- Legends Comics and Coffee located at 6068 Maple Street

Our neighbors need coats Community coat drive with Omaha Autonomous Action What we need: Clean, gently used or new winter coats and cold weather gear Where: Drop off items to Legends Comics and Coffee at 6068 Maple Street in Benson

Our winter coat drive is back! Starting Monday November 24th running until January 5th, we're working with @legendcomicsandcoffee to collect cold weather gear for our neighbors.

We're looking for clean, lightly used or new coats, gloves, hats, scarves, blankets and other cold weather supplies.

Black sign with words "FREE FOOD" on it next to a road.

Tables with supplies next to a propane stove, all under a black tarp with words "OAA STREET KITCHEN" on it

Hello Omaha! The weekly OAA Street Kitchen is moving to a new location. Starting Sunday November 2nd, Kitchen and distro will be at Walnut Hill Park by 38th and Hamilton every Sunday from 2-3. Tomorrow will be a little celebration, and we hope to see some of y'all there!

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Get more from Omaha Autonomous Action on Patreon creating community well-being through mutual aid!

If you have any extra time, or supplies, reach out to us!
As always, any extra funds are also greatly appreciated
Venmo- @OmahaAutonomous
Cashapp- $OmahaAutonomous
Patreon- www.patreon.com/omahaautonomousaction

Apples, granola bars, fruit snacks, and rice krispie treats on a table

Soup in a pot

Taco bowl, salsa, and sour cream

Several pairs of socks

We want to remind folks that what we do doesn't have to be unique. Help make your neighbors a meal, pass off some supplies, cash, or just chat with those in your community and learn how we can all support each other.

Hoping everyone is staying safe and warm!

Gatorade, bottled water, and Ziploc bags of dog food

Bananas, granola bars, fruit snacks, and chips on a table

Wipes, toothpaste, Plan B pills, and condoms on a table

Mini muffins and granola bars on a table

and hygiene supplies.

Every week we see more new faces, and as assistance programs continue to be cut and prices go up, we don't expect that to change anytime soon.

We know the small area of town we’re able to work in isn’t the only place where people are struggling.

Rice dish being served in a bowl

Various snacks on a table

Various snacks on a table

Clothes on a tarp

It's finally fall! It's been about a month since our last distro update, and we wanted to share what we've been up to! As always, we’ve had a busy few weeks. We had a delicious veggie stew with corn bread, pizza, chicken and rice bowls, pumpkin curry soup and tacos! As well as plenty of snacks

Pizza box with child's artwork that says "pizza, this is for you"

First of all we want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who's donated their time, supplies, or funds in the last week. It's greatly appreciated and we're on track to continue our normal request schedule! Without our community we wouldn't be able to do what we do.

Our Patreon, Venmo and Cashapp, links in bio

If you've got the means, and it seems like a project you'd like to support, you can join our Patreon or send us a donation on Venmo or Cashapp. We know times are hard for everyone and only getting harder so anything you can spare is deeply appreciated.

this week's requests sorted for their recipients and mostly loaded into the back of a car. Several requests, tents and cat supplies, don't fit in the trunk and are instead sitting on the ground.

this week's requests laid out in a driveway

At this rate, we can't afford to keep requests going.

The attached pics give you an idea what a typical request week looks like.

a hand written shopping list of typical requests (camping, cleaning, and hygiene supplies, clothes, and various other items) mostly crossed out.

collage of receipts from Walmart, Thriftworld, Scheels, and Ace Hardware

Three years ago, we were able to buy requests every week, and get 3 needs and 3 wants for folks. Today, we've had to scale back to a limit of two items per person every other week. Even with that change, our last several request shops have each been more than our monthly Patreon payout.

They're not just choosing from (appreciated and very helpful) donations, but instead telling us exactly what they need and getting it.

Unfortunately, because both the number of people requesting things and prices have gone up, it's becoming financially untenable to maintain.

Laundry detergent, toilet paper, a shoe box, pillows and other goods with the caption "WE NEED YOUR HELP"

Hi, we need your help.

One of the things that sets OAA apart from many other mutual aid projects is our request process. It's something that we believe in very strongly, as it gives some of our most disenfranchised neighbors agency and autonomy.

Help us support our unhoused neighbors! Hell us full cold weather kits! Bring donations if the following items before Nov. 16th. mittens/gloves Wool socks Hats Emergency mylar blankets Hot Hands packs Emergen-C Electrolytes Cough drops Chap stick Snacks

Thank you to Urban Abbey for partnering with us on this! Drop off donations at Urban Abbey before November 16.

Thank you to everyone who makes our Sunday Kitchens possible!

A pile of snacks on a table

Water, lemonade, tea, and coffee

Our unhoused neighbors really need the support of all in the community, now more than ever. Show up for your unhoused neighbors, whether that be providing a meal, supplies, cash, or just a chat. Mutual aid is a great way to build community and provide tangible assistance to those who need it.

A bunch of Little Caesars pizzas on a table

Salad with feta cheese and chicken on the side

A bowl of Khichdi being served

Hot dogs on a grill

We got to share a Greek pasta salad, pizza, grilled hot dogs and some delicious Khichdi with our neighbors, as well as an array of snacks and drinks. Thanks to generous donations we had canned goods, hygiene products, and period packs to distribute, in addition to our usual request fulfillments.

Clothing on a tarp

Various hygiene supplies on a table

Various hygiene supplies on a table

Loaves of bread on a table

The temperatures have been more bearable the last few weeks, but with the increase in sweeps and pressure from police, demand is as high as ever.

Please be kind to your neighbors, look out for each other, and stay safe. 🖤

As a result, our neighbors lose valuable possessions. Tents, sleeping bags, clothing and hygiene supplies need constant replacing.

People deserve to feel safe and secure where they're staying, and not at constant risk of upheaval.

Sandwiches in baggies

Although we work hard to get people the basic supplies they need to make life a little easier, conditions are getting worse for folks. Police and business owners alike continue to harass our neighbors, forcing people to constantly relocate.

Salad

People braiding a bracelet

Chicken salad sandwich, chips and an orange drink

A jug of lemonade being poured into a cup

Also, shout out to the people who brought us extra food and supplies at Street Kitchen. Small and travel size toiletries are a great resource that’s always much appreciated and welcome year-round. If you'd like to help out, just send us a message!

Various hygiene supplies

Various hygiene supplies

Various hygiene supplies and socks

35 shampoos / conditioners
30 lotions
6 deodorants
50 soaps
20 toothbrushes
11 toothpastes
4 flosses
2 packs of wipes
2 boxes q tips (500 count)
20 tampons
100 pads
10 hand/ face collagen masks
8 razors

Coffee and tea from Urban Abbey

Bags of chips

Loaves of bread

Pasta salad

Huge thank you to the people and orgs that helped us out with our July hygiene supply drive, especially Urban Abbey for running a supply drive for us! This is what we collected from the drive:

Hot dogs on a grill

Meatloaf

Pizza and sliced cucumbers

Fruit snacks and bananas

We ended July with a hotdog grill-out, turkey sandwiches, homemade meatloaf and plenty of snacks and veg from folks' gardens. In August, we had enchilada casserole, a ton of salad, chicken salad sandwiches, and pizza.

Electrolyte packs

Granola bars and peanut butter crackers

Clothing on a tarp

Water bottles and frozen treats

We’ve been busy at Street Kitchen this summer! Here's a lil recap of the last couple months:

July was HOT. In addition to our usual supplies at kitchen, a few members went around the community to distribute water and electrolytes to folks who needed it.

We are so honored for the opportunity to work with these incredible kids again, and so grateful to @urbanabbey.bsky.social for their continued partnership. If you'd like to help us continue to make care packages and support our neighbors, you can drop off hygiene supplies at Urban Abbey.