Hi Baldwin House Community,
Spring has sprung at Baldwin House, and many of our projects are blooming into action. Read on to learn what’s been happening at Baldwin House in March, what’s still to come, and how to get involved with this movement to create a community space that is disrupting displacement and nurturing the neighborhood.
A lot of new seeds are sprouting at Baldwin House. Thank you to everyone who came out this week for exciting new events. We hosted:
Our first mutual aid distribution table
A recruitment event with Ward 1 Mutual Aid
A fundraiser at Suns Cinema!
Fundraise with us! We are launching a Beehive fundraising sprint that is joyful and relational to help the co-op secure long term financing and drive down debt. You can be part of this effort and join a Beehive team by completing this registration form.
Do mutual aid with us! Join us at Baldwin House every other Saturday, 10:00 am-12:00 pm, for a mutual aid distribution table. Get resources out to the community including food, clothes, and other ad hoc needs. Our next mutual aid table is this Saturday, April 5.
Organize with us! We are actively recruiting folks who can help us meet our fundraising goal by June and join any of the following committees: grants, webinars, communications/graphics, and direct fundraising of wealthy neighbors. If you’d like to organize with us, please complete this registration form for our orientation on April 22nd.
Donate directly to our Debt-Free Futures Campaign to disrupt displacement and invest in Black and brown land stewardship in one of the most rapidly gentrifying neighborhoods in the U.S.!
Monday, March 31: Solidarity economy webinar and fundraiser for Baldwin House
Tuesday, April 1: Beehive fundraising potluck and strategy session
Join our Bee Hive fundraising community for a potluck at Baldwin House. You'll get to see the project firsthand and hang out in person with the full Bee Hive! You can sign up to join the Bee Hive fundraising sprint with this form. We'll eat, learn, strategize, and connect with other members of the Beehive. We'll gather at Baldwin House in our outdoor space (2572 Sherman Ave NW) from 6:30 pm-8:00 pm.
Friday, April 4: Migrant-led rally
Come out and support our migrant community members at a rally and press conference to protect DC’s sanctuary status. Teachers are encouraged to wear their red union shirts, and clergy are encouraged to wear their paraphernalia. All others are encouraged to wear black; allies strongly encouraged to show up and show out!
Saturday, April 5: Our next mutual aid distribution table
Meet up at Baldwin House 10:00 am-12:00 pm to get to know neighbors and get resources to the community.
Tuesday, April 22: Solidarity Organizer Orientation
From 6:30 pm-8:00 pm, join us for a virtual orientation and get plugged into various fundraising committees including grants, communications/outreach, and direct fundraising. You can register with this registration form.
Sunday, April 20: Glass Class Fundraiser
Learn how to build your own stained glass art piece with artist and organizer Miriam Julianna (she/her). Half of all class fees will be donated to Baldwin House! All supplies will be provided, no experience necessary. Register for the class on April 20th, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. This will sell out!
Wednesday, April 30: Call for artists for silent auction
Seeking DMV-based artists to donate art or crafted work for a silent auction benefiting Baldwin House. Please submit interest form through April, auction on May 18!
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“I speak of change not on the surface but in the depths – change in the sense of renewal.” -James Baldwin
With love and solidarity,
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