The United Neighbors Mutual Aid Fund is a mutual aid fund started by the United Neighbors of the 10th Ward and Southeast Youth Alliance as a form of emergency aid. A mutual aid fund is a form of aid for the community by the community. It was created to ensure the needs of our families in South Chicago, The Bush, Vets Park, Jeffrey Manor, East Side, Hegewisch, and South Deering are met.

For context, in systems of mutual aid,  communities take on the responsibility for caring for one another, rather than forcing individuals to fend for themselves. With the sudden onset of the pandemic come long-lasting impacts, including job losses and unemployment. We want this to be a community resource and plan to disburse funds on a regular basis (stay tune for more information on the process). 

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What is a mutual aid fund? 
Mutual aid is not charity: rather than creating a centralized organization where one person is giving to someone else, mutual aid creates a symbiotic relationship where all people offer material goods or assistance to one another. Mutual aid organizing is volunteer-run, transparent, and driven by the needs articulated by community members.