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Statewide Mardi Gras Accessibility Guide 2026

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Including street closure times, where to park, locations of ADA compliant sidewalks and sensory friendly spaces, viewing locations, and more. Compiled with information from the Governor’s Office of Disability Affairs.

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New Orleans Community Resource Guide

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JULY 2025 EDITION: An extensive list of free or low-cost services in the New Orleans area, including: basic needs assistance, health care and prescription assistance, reproductive health, food access, shelters and housing, employment, addiction services, disability access, legal aid, disaster relief, and more. The guide also contains resources specifically for transgender and formerly incarcerated people.

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Imagine Water Works Hurricane Hub

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Your local, trusted resource for all things storm related. Browse the Hub for an extensive Hurricane Season Guide with information on preparing your home, evacuation, and more; a simple Hurricane Season Checklist if you just need to make sure you’ve got the basics covered; a Waterproof Folder Checklist of important documents or items to keep safe; and a beautiful Queer/Trans Guide to Storms with art and practical advice from dozens of LGBTQ artists and neighbors.

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El Proyecto Storm Zine: GUÍA CUIR / TRANS PARA LAS TORMENTAS

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Una serie de zines que brindan información precisa, práctica y fundamental para ayudar a comunidades específicas a prepararse para tormentas tropicales y huracanes.

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Bản chỉ dẫn cho mùa Bão

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Chuẩn bị cho mùa Bão. Khi sắp có bão đến. Introducing our 2025 update of the Hurricane Season Checklist in Vietnamese: A quick and easy way to prepare for hurricane season – both now and when there’s a storm headed your way.

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Imagine Water Works Welcomed to Grantee Cohort as The Disability Inclusion Fund Moves Over $4.75 Million to Disabled-Led Organizations

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: This month, the DIF is proud to announce $4.75 million in awards to 60 disabled-led organizations and visionaries who are advancing disability justice, rights, and innovative technologies to build joyful futures free of ableism.

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Hurricane Francine Relief & Recovery Fund

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Donate to a local, community, mutual aid response to Hurricane Francine Relief and Recovery.

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Community Power Map: Hurricane Francine Relief

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New Orleans: Find a station near you to charge your devices while your power is out — or sign up to host one for your neighbors.

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Guía Para la Temporada de Huracanes 2024

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Guía Para la Temporada de Huracanes 2024 / 2024 HURRICANE GUIDE IN SPANISH: La Guía para la Temporada de Huracanes 2024 contiene una Lista de Verificación, y secciones sobre cómo empacar y prepararse para una tormenta, como tomar decisiones de evacuación, sugerencias sobre cómo navegar tormentas cuando uno es encargado de niños y también contiene nuevos recursos. La guía también incluye consideraciones especiales para nuestra comunidad LGBTQ.

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Looking for info about the Loup Garou Boat Parade on Bayou Choupic? Here’s the flyer!

LUNDI GRAS. Gather at noon, launch at 1pm. Call 504-233-9119 for the route and where to put in on the day of (it’s wind dependent!), or look for folks gathering between Desaix and Toussaint.

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Looking for info about the Loup Garou Boat Parade on Bayou Choupic? Here’s the flyer! LUNDI GRAS. Gather at noon, launch at 1pm. Call 504-233-9119 for the route and where to put in on the day of (it’s wind dependent!), or look for folks gathering between Desaix and Toussaint.

See yall tomorrow at the farm! This retreat is hosted by @tulaneindigenous and @imaginewaterworks ft. earth crafts, sharing stories, sharing food, and more. It’ll be a chill, relaxing, go at your own pace kind of day.

If possible, please bring your favorite dish or snack featuring one of The Three Sisters or any other beloved dishes or desserts (bringing something isn’t a requirement - don’t let it stop you from joining!). Beverages, a small portion of soup or some other home cooked cozy food, seeds and small gifts offered.

This annual event is in honor of Indigenous Heritage Month and centers Native folks and traditions, but all are very welcome to join.

Today and every day, The Imagination Farm is explicitly a Creole Indigenous sanctuary and a refuge for all who need it.

2718 PAINTERS STREET
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15
12-4 PM

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See yall tomorrow at the farm! This retreat is hosted by @tulaneindigenous and @imaginewaterworks ft. earth crafts, sharing stories, sharing food, and more. It’ll be a chill, relaxing, go at your own pace kind of day. If possible, please bring your favorite dish or snack featuring one of The Three Sisters or any other beloved dishes or desserts (bringing something isn’t a requirement - don’t let it stop you from joining!). Beverages, a small portion of soup or some other home cooked cozy food, seeds and small gifts offered. This annual event is in honor of Indigenous Heritage Month and centers Native folks and traditions, but all are very welcome to join. Today and every day, The Imagination Farm is explicitly a Creole Indigenous sanctuary and a refuge for all who need it. 2718 PAINTERS STREET SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 12-4 PM

⚡Storm Berner-Wells⚡

ROLE: Culture & Disaster

SUPERPOWER: Creativity, empathy, ability to finish a project before/on deadline

OFFER: Strategy and ability to navigate systems/bureaucratic ways, bridging the gap between community members and organization; lived experience in disasters

NEED: Understanding, flexibility, nuance, clear working guidelines

FOOD: Any fruit with honey (especially blackberry)

JOY: Humans being humans, taking mundane things in everyday life and turning it into art, photography

SONG: Leave Me Alone - Reneé Rapp

READING: Serviceberry - Robin Wall Kimmerer

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*When we know each other, we are more able to keep ourselves and our people safe.

This post is part of IWW’s #ReadyThroughRelationship series, where we practice *knowing each other* as the first step to getting ready and staying ready through extreme weather events and sociopolitical unrest. We will not be an org that’s hard to find or unclear about who we are. We are home grown and proudly trans and Indigenous led, disabled and queer. We are transparent and refuse to disappear, even and especially amidst attack. If you see us in the world, say hi or sit with us for a moment.

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⚡Storm Berner-Wells⚡ ROLE: Culture & Disaster SUPERPOWER: Creativity, empathy, ability to finish a project before/on deadline OFFER: Strategy and ability to navigate systems/bureaucratic ways, bridging the gap between community members and organization; lived experience in disasters NEED: Understanding, flexibility, nuance, clear working guidelines FOOD: Any fruit with honey (especially blackberry) JOY: Humans being humans, taking mundane things in everyday life and turning it into art, photography SONG: Leave Me Alone - Reneé Rapp READING: Serviceberry - Robin Wall Kimmerer ____________________ *When we know each other, we are more able to keep ourselves and our people safe. This post is part of IWW’s #ReadyThroughRelationship series, where we practice *knowing each other* as the first step to getting ready and staying ready through extreme weather events and sociopolitical unrest. We will not be an org that’s hard to find or unclear about who we are. We are home grown and proudly trans and Indigenous led, disabled and queer. We are transparent and refuse to disappear, even and especially amidst attack. If you see us in the world, say hi or sit with us for a moment.

⚡Khalil Deka⚡

ROLE: Researcher

SUPERPOWER: Love and patience

OFFER: Lived experience in disaster prone areas; storytelling for queer folx in disasters; technical experience in water management

NEED: Emotional support and mutual understanding

FOOD: Eating and cooking chicken curry

JOY: Poetry and love

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*When we know each other, we are more able to keep ourselves and our people safe.

This post is part of IWW’s #ReadyThroughRelationship series, where we practice *knowing each other* as the first step to getting ready and staying ready through extreme weather events and sociopolitical unrest. We will not be an org that’s hard to find or unclear about who we are. We are home grown and proudly trans and Indigenous led, disabled and queer. We are transparent and refuse to disappear, even and especially amidst attack. If you see us in the world, say hi or sit with us for a moment.

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⚡Khalil Deka⚡ ROLE: Researcher SUPERPOWER: Love and patience OFFER: Lived experience in disaster prone areas; storytelling for queer folx in disasters; technical experience in water management NEED: Emotional support and mutual understanding FOOD: Eating and cooking chicken curry JOY: Poetry and love ____________________ *When we know each other, we are more able to keep ourselves and our people safe. This post is part of IWW’s #ReadyThroughRelationship series, where we practice *knowing each other* as the first step to getting ready and staying ready through extreme weather events and sociopolitical unrest. We will not be an org that’s hard to find or unclear about who we are. We are home grown and proudly trans and Indigenous led, disabled and queer. We are transparent and refuse to disappear, even and especially amidst attack. If you see us in the world, say hi or sit with us for a moment.

We are proud to share that IWW’s Executive Director, Chenier “Klie” Kliebert, will be on the mainstage at @change_philanthropy’s UNITY Summit advocating for real, long term investments from philanthropy to communities who need it most – right now and always.

“It’s been three years since the repeal of Roe v. Wade, four years since the Atlanta Shooting, five years since the murder of George Floyd, nine years since the Pulse Night Club Massacre, and twenty years since Hurricane Katrina. As we face cascading crises, what more can allies in the philanthropic sector learn from freedom fighters on the frontlines? How best can philanthropy support advocates and communities beyond the flashpoints in hopes of building durable community-power rooted in equity and embracing respect for a diverse society?”

Klie will be joined by Nekima Levy Armstrong (Founder, @theracialjusticenetwork), Kimberly Inez McGuire (Executive Director, @urge_org), and Repa Mekha (Founder, @nexuscp). The discussion will be moderated by Amanda Andere (Co-President, Neighborhood Funders Group).

If you’re attending UNITY next week in Minneapolis and want to meet up, reach out!

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We are proud to share that IWW’s Executive Director, Chenier “Klie” Kliebert, will be on the mainstage at @change_philanthropy’s UNITY Summit advocating for real, long term investments from philanthropy to communities who need it most – right now and always. “It’s been three years since the repeal of Roe v. Wade, four years since the Atlanta Shooting, five years since the murder of George Floyd, nine years since the Pulse Night Club Massacre, and twenty years since Hurricane Katrina. As we face cascading crises, what more can allies in the philanthropic sector learn from freedom fighters on the frontlines? How best can philanthropy support advocates and communities beyond the flashpoints in hopes of building durable community-power rooted in equity and embracing respect for a diverse society?” Klie will be joined by Nekima Levy Armstrong (Founder, @theracialjusticenetwork), Kimberly Inez McGuire (Executive Director, @urge_org), and Repa Mekha (Founder, @nexuscp). The discussion will be moderated by Amanda Andere (Co-President, Neighborhood Funders Group). If you’re attending UNITY next week in Minneapolis and want to meet up, reach out!

THIS SATURDAY @ The Imagination Farm (2718 Painters St), no one turned away for lack of funds.

$25 Orisha Class
$10 Drum Circle

Community and ancestral altar spaces
Hang out with the chickens
Have snacks / bring snacks
Bathroom and street parking available
Pass a good time

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THIS SATURDAY @ The Imagination Farm (2718 Painters St), no one turned away for lack of funds. $25 Orisha Class $10 Drum Circle Community and ancestral altar spaces Hang out with the chickens Have snacks / bring snacks Bathroom and street parking available Pass a good time @thechitlincircuitproject

⚡Coleen Murphy⚡

ROLE: Community Organizer & New Orleans Community Resource Guide Steward

SUPERPOWER: Nap whispering

OFFER: Compiling resources and making zines (very similar vibe); Remembering what happened when

NEED: Listeners for my stories, and clear limits when folks just don’t have time for the whole epic saga

FOOD: Fried potatoes in just about any form

JOY: Time with toddlers, tweens & teens, and DOGS

READING: Working my way through T. Kingfisher’s books

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*When we know each other, we are more able to keep ourselves and our people safe.

This post is part of IWW’s #ReadyThroughRelationship series, where we practice *knowing each other* as the first step to getting ready and staying ready through extreme weather events and sociopolitical unrest. We will not be an org that’s hard to find or unclear about who we are. We are home grown and proudly trans and Indigenous led, disabled and queer. We are transparent and refuse to disappear, even and especially amidst attack. If you see us in the world, say hi or sit with us for a moment.

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⚡Coleen Murphy⚡ ROLE: Community Organizer & New Orleans Community Resource Guide Steward SUPERPOWER: Nap whispering OFFER: Compiling resources and making zines (very similar vibe); Remembering what happened when NEED: Listeners for my stories, and clear limits when folks just don’t have time for the whole epic saga FOOD: Fried potatoes in just about any form JOY: Time with toddlers, tweens & teens, and DOGS READING: Working my way through T. Kingfisher’s books ____________________ *When we know each other, we are more able to keep ourselves and our people safe. This post is part of IWW’s #ReadyThroughRelationship series, where we practice *knowing each other* as the first step to getting ready and staying ready through extreme weather events and sociopolitical unrest. We will not be an org that’s hard to find or unclear about who we are. We are home grown and proudly trans and Indigenous led, disabled and queer. We are transparent and refuse to disappear, even and especially amidst attack. If you see us in the world, say hi or sit with us for a moment.

CALL FOR PROTECTION: Dear @nanihbvlbancha Community,

Big thanks to all of you for your hearts and hands that helped to build our neutral ground mound here at the end of the Mississippi; and to all who have come through to celebrate the seasons of change with us since 2022. We hope each of you consider yourself stewards of the Nanih and are asking for community to help protect this special site of trade.

In anticipation of a big crowd on the Great Lawn today for the No Kings rally, we are asking community to encourage folks to keep off the mound and to share the request with others; But beyond this day this is an invitation to be in relationship with caretaking of this special place for generations to come.

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CALL FOR PROTECTION: Dear @nanihbvlbancha Community, Big thanks to all of you for your hearts and hands that helped to build our neutral ground mound here at the end of the Mississippi; and to all who have come through to celebrate the seasons of change with us since 2022. We hope each of you consider yourself stewards of the Nanih and are asking for community to help protect this special site of trade. In anticipation of a big crowd on the Great Lawn today for the No Kings rally, we are asking community to encourage folks to keep off the mound and to share the request with others; But beyond this day this is an invitation to be in relationship with caretaking of this special place for generations to come.

⚡Dani Capistrano⚡

ROLE: Outreach

SUPERPOWER: Really good in crisis

OFFER: Newsletters, emergency transportation, supply runs, business chops

NEED: Community evacuation that’s kid and pet friendly; Grace around unmasking and body language, to not be assumed as mad

FOOD: Ramen, pho, Pirate’s Booty

JOY: Naps and burrito-ing, travel, family

LISTENING TO: Too many playlists they’ve saved

MISC: Loves cucumbers with lime and salt

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*When we know each other, we are more able to keep ourselves and our people safe.

This post is part of IWW’s #ReadyThroughRelationship series, where we practice *knowing each other* as the first step to getting ready and staying ready through extreme weather events and sociopolitical unrest. We will not be an org that’s hard to find or unclear about who we are. We are home grown and proudly trans and Indigenous led, disabled and queer. We are transparent and refuse to disappear, even and especially amidst attack. If you see us in the world, say hi or sit with us for a moment.

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⚡Dani Capistrano⚡ ROLE: Outreach SUPERPOWER: Really good in crisis OFFER: Newsletters, emergency transportation, supply runs, business chops NEED: Community evacuation that’s kid and pet friendly; Grace around unmasking and body language, to not be assumed as mad FOOD: Ramen, pho, Pirate’s Booty JOY: Naps and burrito-ing, travel, family LISTENING TO: Too many playlists they’ve saved MISC: Loves cucumbers with lime and salt ____________________ *When we know each other, we are more able to keep ourselves and our people safe. This post is part of IWW’s #ReadyThroughRelationship series, where we practice *knowing each other* as the first step to getting ready and staying ready through extreme weather events and sociopolitical unrest. We will not be an org that’s hard to find or unclear about who we are. We are home grown and proudly trans and Indigenous led, disabled and queer. We are transparent and refuse to disappear, even and especially amidst attack. If you see us in the world, say hi or sit with us for a moment.

Join @thedddubois and @thechitlincircuitproject for a Black & Indigenous Orisha Class and Drum Gathering on 10/25/25! Small Open Market, Free Food, Botanica, & Live Drumming to the land at The Imagination Farm; hope to see you there!!!

Also, they have 2 vendor spots still open, so if you are an interested healer and/or artist/craftsperson or foodsperson, please dm D.D.! No vendor fee. 💛❤️

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Join @thedddubois and @thechitlincircuitproject for a Black & Indigenous Orisha Class and Drum Gathering on 10/25/25! Small Open Market, Free Food, Botanica, & Live Drumming to the land at The Imagination Farm; hope to see you there!!! Also, they have 2 vendor spots still open, so if you are an interested healer and/or artist/craftsperson or foodsperson, please dm D.D.! No vendor fee. 💛❤️

⚡Ben Collongues⚡

ROLE: Community Organizer

SUPERPOWER: Information organization

OFFER: Logistics, physical labor, supply runs and dropoffs, networking

NEED: Grace, physical space

FAV RECIPE: Grandma’s brucciloni

JOY: Animals, travel, ancestral research

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*When we know each other, we are more able to keep ourselves and our people safe.

This post is part of IWW’s #ReadyThroughRelationship series, where we practice *knowing each other* as the first step to getting ready and staying ready through extreme weather events and sociopolitical unrest. We will not be an org that’s hard to find or unclear about who we are. We are home grown and proudly trans and Indigenous led, disabled and queer. We are transparent and refuse to disappear, even and especially amidst attack. If you see us in the world, say hi or sit with us for a moment.

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⚡Ben Collongues⚡ ROLE: Community Organizer SUPERPOWER: Information organization OFFER: Logistics, physical labor, supply runs and dropoffs, networking NEED: Grace, physical space FAV RECIPE: Grandma’s brucciloni JOY: Animals, travel, ancestral research ____________________ *When we know each other, we are more able to keep ourselves and our people safe. This post is part of IWW’s #ReadyThroughRelationship series, where we practice *knowing each other* as the first step to getting ready and staying ready through extreme weather events and sociopolitical unrest. We will not be an org that’s hard to find or unclear about who we are. We are home grown and proudly trans and Indigenous led, disabled and queer. We are transparent and refuse to disappear, even and especially amidst attack. If you see us in the world, say hi or sit with us for a moment.

TONIGHT 7pm-3am at Fred Hampton Free Store, come dance with us at an 80s slasher inspired dance night.

All are welcome.
Costumes encouraged but certainly not required. Tix in advance, tix at the door, pay what you can. NOTAFLOF.

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TONIGHT 7pm-3am at Fred Hampton Free Store, come dance with us at an 80s slasher inspired dance night. All are welcome. Costumes encouraged but certainly not required. Tix in advance, tix at the door, pay what you can. NOTAFLOF.

⚡Cherry⚡

ROLE: Resource Strategist

SUPERPOWER: Serving looks, making people laugh through sheer queer ridiculousness

OFFER: Organizing $, healing justice services tailored for QTBIPOC

NEED: For community to commit to the long road that is unsettling/learning not to be a settler (for ⚪ people) and decolonization (for everyone else), even when it is inconvenient, takes a lot of time, and is frustrating af

FAV FOOD: Cleopatra (on the West Bank), Triangle Deli (on the East Bank)

JOY: Dance, being with my people, the autonomous worlds that queer and trans folks have always created, the waters

READING: “Begin the World Over” by Kung Li Sun

📸: Ben Collongues / @ben.behindthelens

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*When we know each other, we are more able to keep ourselves and our people safe.

This post is part of IWW’s #ReadyThroughRelationship series, where we practice *knowing each other* as the first step to getting ready and staying ready through extreme weather events and sociopolitical unrest. We will not be an org that’s hard to find or unclear about who we are. We are home grown and proudly trans and Indigenous led, disabled and queer. We are transparent and refuse to disappear, even and especially amidst attack. If you see us in the world, say hi or sit with us for a moment.

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⚡Cherry⚡ ROLE: Resource Strategist SUPERPOWER: Serving looks, making people laugh through sheer queer ridiculousness OFFER: Organizing $, healing justice services tailored for QTBIPOC NEED: For community to commit to the long road that is unsettling/learning not to be a settler (for ⚪ people) and decolonization (for everyone else), even when it is inconvenient, takes a lot of time, and is frustrating af FAV FOOD: Cleopatra (on the West Bank), Triangle Deli (on the East Bank) JOY: Dance, being with my people, the autonomous worlds that queer and trans folks have always created, the waters READING: “Begin the World Over” by Kung Li Sun 📸: Ben Collongues / @ben.behindthelens ____________________ *When we know each other, we are more able to keep ourselves and our people safe. This post is part of IWW’s #ReadyThroughRelationship series, where we practice *knowing each other* as the first step to getting ready and staying ready through extreme weather events and sociopolitical unrest. We will not be an org that’s hard to find or unclear about who we are. We are home grown and proudly trans and Indigenous led, disabled and queer. We are transparent and refuse to disappear, even and especially amidst attack. If you see us in the world, say hi or sit with us for a moment.

Meet the team and stay #ReadyThroughRelationship!

⚡Jenna Vagts-Galindo⚡

ROLE: Farmer

SUPERPOWER: Having “too many” hobbies

OFFER: Lifting things and physical labor, a friendly face to greet people and connect them to where they need to go

NEED: Clear communication and expectations

FOOD: Pad thai!

JOY: The chickens at The Imagination Farm, especially Shirley and T-Black

READING: “Between Earth and Sky” trilogy by Rebecca Roanhorse

MISC: Scared of roaches!

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Meet the team and stay #ReadyThroughRelationship! ⚡Jenna Vagts-Galindo⚡ ROLE: Farmer SUPERPOWER: Having “too many” hobbies OFFER: Lifting things and physical labor, a friendly face to greet people and connect them to where they need to go NEED: Clear communication and expectations FOOD: Pad thai! JOY: The chickens at The Imagination Farm, especially Shirley and T-Black READING: “Between Earth and Sky” trilogy by Rebecca Roanhorse MISC: Scared of roaches!

If you’ve read our storm guides, you know we start all of them with a reminder that gathering your people and knowing your neighbors is how we keep each other safe.

Well this year, we realized you may not know all of us... we want to fix that! So to model a version of getting and staying [READY THROUGH RELATIONSHIP] we’re reintroducing ourselves, in hopes that you’ll say “hi” to us when you see us out in the world. We’ve got us.

⚡Ida Aronson⚡

ROLE: Board Member / Organizer

SUPERPOWER: Being a tall swamp cryptid

OFFER: Multifaceted support - what do you need?

NEED: Grace for not answering emails/texts right away

FOOD: Chocolate, and shrimp and crab boil

JOY: Watching community collectively move toward freedom and liberation

LISTENING: “Stop Business as Usual - Part 2” by Kimmortal et al

#ReadyThroughRelationship

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If you’ve read our storm guides, you know we start all of them with a reminder that gathering your people and knowing your neighbors is how we keep each other safe. Well this year, we realized you may not know all of us... we want to fix that! So to model a version of getting and staying [READY THROUGH RELATIONSHIP] we’re reintroducing ourselves, in hopes that you’ll say “hi” to us when you see us out in the world. We’ve got us. ⚡Ida Aronson⚡ ROLE: Board Member / Organizer SUPERPOWER: Being a tall swamp cryptid OFFER: Multifaceted support - what do you need? NEED: Grace for not answering emails/texts right away FOOD: Chocolate, and shrimp and crab boil JOY: Watching community collectively move toward freedom and liberation LISTENING: “Stop Business as Usual - Part 2” by Kimmortal et al #ReadyThroughRelationship