Our Mutual Aid Committee started their Houseless Mutual Aid Program in October 2020. Since then, the committee has held monthly distributions downtown. When the program first began, our members distributed tents, sleeping bags, and care packages with hygiene items, PPE, socks, and snacks. As our members began to dialog with our unhoused neighbors, they gained a better understanding of our neighbors’ needs, and the program expanded to distribute mats, carts, winter gear, fans, batteries, insect repellent, and other items. Our hope is build relationships of trust with our unhoused neighbors. We want to learn with them and help them organize to demand both humane temporary shelters and more affordable housing.

Of course, a program of this size requires a lot of resources. Average monthly costs range from $500 - $800, and we rely purely on donations from the community. If you would like to help us purchase items, check out our Amazon Wishlist or send a donation via Venmo, CashApp, or PayPal. Our username is @SanAntonioDSA on all platforms. Additionally, we are always accepting donations such as new underwear and socks, tents, sleeping bags, radical literature, NARCAN, and other harm reduction supplies.

Interested in volunteering at one of our distributions? We recommend coming to one of our biweekly Mutual Aid Committee meetings to learn more! You can find them on our calendar.