As someone who believes in the mission of The Ruby LA, you know how we feel about systemic racism, corrupt policing, inequality (we’re against it). You, as a person who supports our mission of lifting up marginalized voices, are out protesting in the streets, supporting the peoples budget in LA, calling your reps. If you are white person, you are doing the above AND you are stopping the talking and starting the listening, promoting black voices, educating yourself with some great books, and trying to educate other white folks about the cause. (I really recommend this book – and it has a free download for your e-reader).

What are more things we can do right now to support each other in our own community? How can we make sure that a Ruby Community Member has a ride home from a protest, a number to call in case they are arrested, a place to stay if things in their neighborhood start to look bad? What if you need help getting groceries? Or need a ride to a doctor’s appointment?

Well you need a Mutual Aid Network – a community of folks that looks out for and helps each other. Think of it as a donation of your time to your friends who might need you. And we are forming one for The Ruby LA called The Ruby Radicals.

But what’s the first step? We want to know what you need. And how are you doing…really? So we’ve created a google form where you can tell us what you need and how you’re feeling.

But mutual aid networks aren’t just about what people need, it’s about what people can give each other too. So on this form you’ll also see a section about what services you can provide to your fellow community members.

Feel free to let us know how you feel, what your biggest worries and fears are, and how you want to help in any of the provided boxes.

The Ruby LA is here for you and our community is here for each other.