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2022-06-24<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solidarity, not charity<\/span><\/strong><\/a> \u2013 edition 3<\/span><\/span><\/td><\/tr>\n
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Dear Montclair Mutual Aid participants and friends,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer is here! Do you have any extra air conditioners<\/strong>, or do you need any? Check with Tommy\u2019s Laundromat<\/a>, 84 Maple Ave. Tommy distributes donated ACs for free to local community members who need them. He can accept them if they are clean and in good working order. Please wash off the air filters and front grille, and test their cooling.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Our next free food distro and music event<\/strong> will be at Glenfield Park on Sun June 26, 1\u20132:30pm (please note new time). In addition to free food from Toni’s Kitchen, toiletries, and period products, we’ll have free children’s books and toys donated by the Bullock School community, free lunchboxes, and live music organized by Parents Who Rock. We\u2019ll also give free tomato seedlings (with an instruction sheet). We need volunteers!! Please let us know<\/a> if you can help with set-up (starting at noon), distribution, and\/or clean-up, or if you’d like to perform a 20\u201330 minute music set. Come and get to know some neighbors and members of the Montclair Mutual Aid community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2605 SPOTLIGHT: Our volunteer Direct Giving<\/a> group raises and distributes cash<\/strong> to individuals in the Montclair area community who urgently need money \u2013 for any purposes \u2013 like bills, diapers, household items, moving expenses, medicine, car repair, and more. We do crowdfunding on local social media directly for individual recipients, and we offer information on local resources that may help. We meet briefly in person with each cash recipient, to confirm that they are local, in Montclair or nearby. We impose no other requirements. 100% of MtcMA Direct Giving donations go to the recipients \u2013 MtcMA takes no cut. Since 2020, our Direct Giving<\/a> group has responded to over 100 requests for aid. Montclair area residents have generously donated thousands of dollars \u2013 in increments as small as $5.<\/p>

In May, MtcMA’s Direct Giving group crowdfunded for 4 neighbor families. With the money raised, we were able to help these neighbors cover a portion of their rent, moving expenses, food needs, and more. A big thank you to the local community members who contributed!<\/p>

<\/a>During June, our Direct Giving group seeks to raise $2,725 to fund urgent requests for 6 Montclair-area families. Montclair Mutual Aid is also working with 3 refugee families who lost their housing in a fire.<\/p>

Take a look at our website to learn more about our Direct Giving<\/a> program. To donate, you can Venmo to @montclairmutualaid (-9044)<\/a>, or mail a check (memo: Direct Giving) to Montclair Mutual Aid, PO Box 1773, Montclair, NJ 07042.<\/p>

To request help, or to volunteer, contact the MtcMA Direct Giving group at tiny.one\/mtcma<\/a> or +1 973-707-3355 x1.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Montclair Mutual Aid was glad to participate in Montclair’s 2nd AAPI Lantern Festival<\/a><\/strong>, at Edgemont Park. It was a beautiful event where we were able to connect with the community and provide information on mutual aid. Look for us at future events where you can meet members of our group and learn how you can be a part of neighbors helping neighbors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our next MtcMA monthly general meeting<\/strong> will be online, Wed July 13 at 7:30pm. New attendees are welcome \u2013 you\u2019re invited! Contact us<\/a> for meeting connection details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Montclair NAACP<\/a> and Montclair TOOM<\/a>: Montclair Rent Control Webinar.<\/strong> “Join us online on Mon June 27 at 7:00pm for a tenant educational workshop on the new Montclair Rent Control Ordinance, and tenants’ rights. Panelists include Mitch Kahn (VP, NJTO), William Scott (Chair, Montclair NAACP Housing Committee<\/a>), Dierdre Malloy: (Chair, Montclair NAACP Economic Development Committee<\/a>), and Joan Pransky (Tenant Advocate and Attorney). The presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer period.”<\/p>\n\n\n

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Facts & Fiction about Mental Illness:<\/strong> a workshop for youth. “1 in 5 children have a parent who suffers from mental illness. Yet the mental health support for these children is minimal. The Mental Health Association<\/a> aims to fill this gap via an art-based curriculum for school-aged and high school youth who have a close family member experiencing mental health issues. MHA’s art therapists and licensed counselors will facilitate a 2-part workshop to provide youth with a supported space to receive mental health education, connect with peers, and creatively express themselves through art. This workshop will be held in person at the Verona Public Library, 4\u20135pm on Mon July 11 and July 18. To register, contact Genaya Palmer (gpalmer@mhainspire.org<\/a>) in advance. (You can also indicate interest in a Zoom version of the workshop.) We hope to launch ongoing art therapy support for graduates of this workshop, throughout the school year.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Jersey’s housing eviction moratorium has expired.<\/strong> This article explains the current situation and points to resources for tenants in NJ who are having difficulty paying rent: “NJ evictions: How is landlord-tenant court going 5 months after moratorium ended?<\/a>“.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"MontclairWe encourage your feedback and questions. If you want to join the email list, or if you don’t want to be on it, please let us know<\/a>. MtcMA participants who created this edition include Kimberly Latortue, Aminah Toler, Susie Roman Luna, Margy Schilling, and Jonathan Marshall. MontclairMutualAid.org<\/a> (+1 973-707-3355), PO Box 1773, Montclair, NJ 07042. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Solidaridad, no es caridad<\/span><\/strong><\/a> \u2013 edici\u00f3n 3<\/span><\/span><\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Estimados participantes y amigos de Ayuda Mutua de Montclair,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a1El verano est\u00e1 aqu\u00ed! \u00bfTiene acondicionadores de aire<\/strong> que no est\u00e1 utilizando? \u00bfO necesita alguno? Consulte con Tommy’s Laundromat<\/a>, situado en 84 Maple Ave. Tommy distribuye los acondicionadores de aire donados de forma gratuita a los miembros de la comunidad local que los necesitan. Si tiene alguno para donar \u2013 se aceptan si est\u00e1n limpios y en buen estado de funcionamiento. Lave los filtros de aire y la rejilla frontal y pruebe su enfriamiento.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Nuestro pr\u00f3ximo evento gratuito de distribuci\u00f3n de comida y m\u00fasica<\/strong> ser\u00e1 en Glenfield Park el domingo 26 de junio, de 1pm a 2:30pm (tenga en cuenta el nuevo horario). Distribuiremos bolsas de comida de Toni’s Kitchen, as\u00ed como productos higi\u00e9nicos, y para uso menstrual. Tambi\u00e9n tendremos libros y juguetes para ni\u00f1os gratis, donados por la comunidad de Bullock School, loncheras gratis y m\u00fasica en vivo organizada por Parents Who Rock. Tambi\u00e9n regalaremos plantas j\u00f3venes de tomate gratis (acompa\u00f1ada por las instrucciones para su crecimiento). \u00a1\u00a1Necesitamos voluntarios!! H\u00e1ganos saber<\/a> si puede ayudar con la preparaci\u00f3n (a partir del mediod\u00eda), la distribuci\u00f3n y\/o la limpieza, o si desea realizar un conjunto de m\u00fasica de 20 a 30 minutos. Venga y conozca a algunos vecinos y miembros de la comunidad de Ayuda Mutua de Montclair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2605 DESTACADO: Nuestro grupo voluntario Direct Giving<\/a> (donaciones directas) recauda y distribuye dinero efectivo<\/strong> a personas en la comunidad del \u00e1rea de Montclair que necesitan dinero con urgencia, para cualquier prop\u00f3sito, como facturas, pa\u00f1ales, art\u00edculos para el hogar, gastos de mudanza, medicamentos, reparaci\u00f3n de autom\u00f3viles y m\u00e1s. Hacemos “crowdfunding” en las redes sociales locales directamente para destinatarios individuales y ofrecemos informaci\u00f3n sobre recursos locales que pueden ayudar. Nos reunimos brevemente en persona con cada destinatario de efectivo, para confirmar que son locales, en Montclair o cerca. No imponemos otros requisitos. El 100% de las donaciones a “Direct Giving” se les entregan a sus destinatarios: MtcMA no cobra ni se queda con porci\u00f3n alguna. Desde 2020, nuestro grupo de donaciones directas<\/a> ha respondido a m\u00e1s de 100 solicitudes de ayuda. Los residentes del \u00e1rea de Montclair han donado generosamente miles de d\u00f3lares, en incrementos tan peque\u00f1os como $5.<\/p>

En mayo de este a\u00f1o, el grupo de donaciones directas de MtcMA financi\u00f3 colectivamente a 4 familias vecinas. Con el dinero recaudado, pudimos ayudar a estos vecinos a cubrir una parte de su alquiler, gastos de mudanza, necesidades de alimentos y m\u00e1s. \u00a1Muchas gracias a los miembros de la comunidad local que contribuyeron!<\/p>

<\/a>Durante junio, nuestro grupo de donaciones directas busca recaudar $2725 para financiar solicitudes urgentes para 6 familias del \u00e1rea de Montclair. Montclair Mutual Aid tambi\u00e9n est\u00e1 trabajando con 3 familias de refugiados que perdieron su vivienda en un incendio.<\/p>

\u00c9chele un vistazo a nuestro sitio web para obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n sobre nuestro programa de donaciones directas<\/a>. Para donar, puede enviar un Venmo a @montclairmutualaid (-9044)<\/a> o enviar un cheque por correo (nota: Direct Giving) a Montclair Mutual Aid, PO Box 1773, Montclair, NJ 07042.<\/p>

Para solicitar ayuda o ser voluntario, comun\u00edquese con el grupo de donaciones directas de MtcMA en tiny.one\/mtcma<\/a> o +1 973-707-3355 x1.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Montclair Mutual Aid tuvo el placer de participar en el 2do Festival de Linternas AAPI de Montclair<\/a>,<\/strong> en Edgemont Park. Fue un evento hermoso donde pudimos conectarnos con la comunidad y brindar informaci\u00f3n sobre ayuda mutua. B\u00fasquenos en eventos futuros donde pueda conocer a miembros de nuestro grupo y aprender c\u00f3mo puede ser parte de vecinos que ayudan a vecinos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nuestra pr\u00f3xima reuni\u00f3n general mensual de MtcMA<\/strong> ser\u00e1 virtual, el mi\u00e9rcoles 13 de julio a las 7:30pm. Los nuevos asistentes son bienvenidos: \u00a1est\u00e1s invitado! P\u00f3ngase en contacto con nosotros<\/a> para conocer los detalles de conexi\u00f3n de la reuni\u00f3n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

De Montclair NAACP<\/a> y Montclair TOOM<\/a>: Seminario web sobre control de alquileres de Montclair.<\/strong> “\u00danase a nosotros en l\u00ednea el lunes 27 de junio a las 7:00pm para un taller educativo para inquilinos sobre la nueva Ordenanza de control de alquileres de Montclair y los derechos de los inquilinos. Los panelistas incluyen a Mitch Kahn (VP, NJTO<\/a>), William Scott (presidente, Comit\u00e9 de Vivienda de la NAACP de Montclair<\/a>), Dierdre Malloy: (Presidente, Comit\u00e9 de Desarrollo Econ\u00f3mico de la NAACP de Montclair<\/a>) y Joan Pransky (Abogada y Defensora de Inquilinos). La presentaci\u00f3n ser\u00e1 seguida por un sesi\u00f3n de preguntas y respuestas”.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Realidad y ficci\u00f3n sobre la enfermedad mental:<\/strong> un taller para j\u00f3venes. “1no de cada 5 ni\u00f1os tiene un pariente que sufre de enfermedad mental. Sin embargo, el apoyo de salud mental para estos ni\u00f1os es m\u00ednimo. La Asociaci\u00f3n de Salud Mental<\/a> tiene como objetivo llenar este vac\u00edo a trav\u00e9s de un plan de estudios basado en el arte visual para j\u00f3venes en edad escolar y secundaria que tienen un familiar cercano que experimenta problemas de salud mental. Los terapeutas de arte y los consejeros autorizados de MHA facilitar\u00e1n un taller de 2 partes para brindar a los j\u00f3venes un espacio de apoyo para recibir educaci\u00f3n sobre salud mental, conectarse con sus compa\u00f1eros y expresarse creativamente a trav\u00e9s del arte. Este taller ser\u00e1 se llevar\u00e1 a cabo en persona en la Biblioteca P\u00fablica de Verona, de 4pm a 5pm los lunes 11 y 18 de julio. Para registrarse, comun\u00edquese con Genaya Palmer (gpalmer@mhainspire.org<\/a>) con anticipaci\u00f3n. (Tambi\u00e9n puede indicar su inter\u00e9s en una versi\u00f3n Zoom del taller.) Esperamos lanzar un apoyo de terapia de arte continuo para los graduados de este taller, durante todo el a\u00f1o escolar”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

La moratoria de desalojo de viviendas de Nueva Jersey ha expirado.<\/strong> Este art\u00edculo explica la situaci\u00f3n actual y se\u00f1ala los recursos para los inquilinos en NJ que tienen dificultades para pagar el alquiler: “Desalojos en NJ: \u00bfc\u00f3mo va el tribunal de propietarios e inquilinos 5 meses despu\u00e9s de que finaliz\u00f3 la moratoria?<\/a>“.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"MontclairAlentamos sus comentarios y preguntas. Si desea unirse a la lista de correo electr\u00f3nico, o si no desea estar en ella, h\u00e1ganoslo saber<\/a>. Los participantes de MtcMA que crearon esta edici\u00f3n incluyen a Kimberly Latortue, Aminah Toler, Susie Roman Luna, Margy Schilling y Jonathan Marshall. MontclairMutualAid.org<\/a> (+1 973-707-3355), PO Box 1773, Montclair, NJ 07042.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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