Athens for Everyone has chosen to end its relationship with Ben & Jerry’s which had previously helped us raise funds through percentage nights. Despite Ben & Jerry’s strong progressive track-record on other issues, their Israeli franchise conducts business in Jewish-only settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. Not only […]
Check out this website for the Athens Mutual Aid Network. An incredible resource to get and give assistance in our community.
UPDATE: You can now request a ballot *online* directly through the Secretary of State’s website. Link Here: https://ballotrequest.sos.ga.gov/ You are eligible to request an absentee ballot for the following upcoming elections: November 3rd December 1st (run off) January 5th (run off) You need to request an absentee ballot for EACH election. […]
Give Money! Official George Floyd Memorial Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd Black Visions Collective in Minnesota: https://www.blackvisionsmn.org/ Southerners on New Ground: https://database.southernersonnewground.org/donate Bail Funds ATHENS: Give to AADM’S Athens Freedom Fund for protest bail Louisville: https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/louisville-community-bail-fund/ Minnesota Freedom Fund, for posting bond/bail: https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/ Bail funds nationwide Atlanta Solidarity Fund: https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/support-justiceforgeorgefloyd-protesters-in-atlanta? Educate Yourself Anti-racist resources (articles, books, films, […]
We know an extreme number of workers who have been hit hard by business closures and job layoffs are affiliated with the hospitality industry. In Athens, countless workers from restaurants, bars, music venues, hotels, and other affiliated services have seen their hours reduced, and more likely, their jobs lost. This […]