A Cure for the Post-Election Blues

Over the past couple of weeks, Montclair Mutual Aid has seen a huge spike in volunteer interest. People are looking for ways to start helping their neighbors with the spectre of a second Trump presidency looming, and they have exactly the right idea. This article has a list of other great ideas on how to cope and take action.

The best thing we can do as a society, no matter who is president, is to build community, look out for our neighbors, and stand in solidarity with each other–especially the most vulnerable.

Unfortunately our country has a terrible record, no matter who is in the oval office, of providing a social safety net. Most Americans are just one unexpected illness or other emergency expense away from total financial ruin. The figures have ranged from $400 to $1,000 as the amount it could take to put the average family into bankruptcy. And this is not the result of poor financial planning or too many fancy lattes–it’s a combination of rising prices, stagnant wages, high healthcare costs, student debt, etc. The only way out is to build community support systems where we ensure that everyone has what they need.

If you are interested in volunteering with Montclair Mutual Aid and building community, please contact us!