Local Mutual Aids and Community Resources

TBAF provides access, financial assistance and logistical support to people seeking abortions in Tampa Bay, Florida. Founded in 2017, volunteer-led TBAF has helped hundreds of pregnant people in Florida access safe and legal abortion care. They hold close relationships with local clinics, other abortion funds and have a network of volunteers who provide rides, childcare, case management, judicial bypass, condoms, emergency contraceptives, and more to our community. 

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You can follow them on instagram, facebook and twitter @tbafund or visit their website https://tbafund.com/

The SPTU was formed to stand against gentrification, skyrocketing rent prices and negligent landlords in St. Pete, FL. They advocate for low-income renters, organize demonstrations and protests to fight back against corrupt politicians and landlords while advocating for public housing for all. They have largely assisted St. Pete tenants with assistance and resources in securing fair and equitable housing amongst the war on citizens we currently face in St. Pete.

 

You can follow them on instagram @sptenantsunion or text if you're requiring assistance at 7272656558

Queer Expression St Pete provides liberatory, multigenerational community spaces for Queer & Trans folks in Florida, where individuals are introduced to the restorative effects of contemplative practices, collective joy, and play as a coping skill. They organize events for queer & trans youth, provide resources for parents and community members alike and prioritize ways to celebrate our queerness and the beauty that comes in community and togetherness.

 

You can follow them on instagram and facebook @queerexpressionstpete.

St Pete FNB is an all-volunteer movement that recovers food that would otherwise be discarded, and shares free vegan and vegetarian meals with the hungry in over 1,000 cities in 65 countries in protest to war, poverty, and destruction of the environment. They host weekly food shares in Williams Park to help feed our homeless population, provide direct aid to struggling individuals, facilitate donations and help to eliminate food waste and food insecurity.

 

You can follow them on instagram and facebook @stpetefnbn or on twitter @FoodNotBombSP

Creating with Care offers intersectional, interdisciplinary and accessible care thru 1:1 virtual sessions to work with creatives of any discipline to make a sustainable and meaningful practice for themselves. El teaches various materials while focusing on emotional and personal goals. Clients do not have to be currently creating or creating for an audience to be "creative enough" for this service. 

You can find more info on their instagram @_uppercutt_ or contact them via email at eltapiakwan@gmail.com

FIA is a non-profit organization of Indigenous peoples and allies working for the civil, human, natural, treaty and sovereignty rights of the Indigenous peoples of the western hemisphere. They are involved in bringing awareness to efforts such as justice for the victims of residential schools, halting continuation on unethical drillings, legally and monetarily defending arrested protestors, mutual aid disaster relief and much more.

 

You can follow them on instagram and facebook @floridaindigenousalliance or on twitter @FloridaIngen1

PPA is a Florida-based Mutual Aid Org founded in 2020 by activists & organizers from the BLM Movement. They host a bi-monthly community free store as well as a weekly reading & discussion group. They distribute free Narcan & Fentanyl strips, host overdose recognition & response trainings, teach-ins & create educational content. They help wherever they can, whenever they're needed.  

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You can follow them on instagram @ppapinellas

The Dream Defenders was founded in April 2012 after the tragic killing of 17-year old Trayvon Martin by George Zimmerman in Sanford, FL. In the last decade they have organized with and marched alongside thousands of young Floridians and this year became a global organization.

 

You can follow their instagram @bayareadreamdefenders or visit their website at dreamdefenders.org

727 Community Fridge provides a free little pantry in the city of St. Pete to help allocate food excess and redistribute to those who need it.

 

You can follow their instagram @727communityfridge

Kaon City Medics is a harm reduction and street medicine outreach team in the Tampa Bay area, specifically Clearwater. Folks can request safe use supplies, safe sex supplies, and HRT injection supplies from us for completely free. We also supply free hygiene and living supplies to local trans folks, no questions asked. We are always seeking volunteers, especially those with medical expertise.

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You can follow them on instagram @kaoncitymedix