Mutual Aid
Mutual aid is crucial in these uncertain times. Now is the moment to lean on one another and support our communities because that’s where true change begins. Below are some resources for those who need help or want to volunteer.
Little Rock Freedom Fund
Conway Mutual Aid Collective
https://www.instagram.com/conwaymutualaid
Arkansas Community Advocates
https://www.facebook.com/arcommunityadvocates
Local Businesses to Support
Here are a few local Little Rock businesses worth supporting. When you spend money, let it be in a way that strengthens and uplifts our community. This list is always growing, but these are some of my personal favorites. If you’d like your business featured, email me at theesotericsoul@outlook.com.
Beautywood Books
https://www.beautywoodbooks.com
The Magick Cottage
https://share.google/LONrP9pXnHvEB3LHX
Saturn Beauty (Black Owned)
https://saturnbeauty.glossgenius.com/
Paperhearts Books
https://www.paperheartsbooks.com
The Dark Side Coffee
Health and Food Resources
If you’re looking for resources to find food, access health supplies, or get important health information, this list can help. I’ve also included local farmers’ markets for healthy shopping options.
Arkansas Period Project
https://periodlittlerock.wixsite.com/arperiodproject
https://www.facebook.com/arperiodproject
Arkansas Food Bank
https://arkansasfoodbank.org/find-food/
Arkansas Minority Health Commission
https://healthy.arkansas.gov/boards-commissions/commissions/arkansas-minority-health-commission/
St. Joseph’s Farmstead
https://www.stjosephcenter.org/farmstand
Bernice Garden Farmers Market
https://www.thebernicegarden.org/farmers-market/
Legal Services
These resources are here to provide legal assistance for those who need it most. Each organization focuses on helping individuals and families with low income access the support and representation they deserve.
Arkansas Justice
Arkansas Legal Services
AR Legal Aid
Community Activism
As right-winged as Arkansas is, there are so many organizations dedicated to making our community and our world a better place for all of us. The resources below are for those who want to get involved with local activism, join protests, and support meaningful movements.
For AR People
ACLU of Arkansas
Intransitive AR
Arkansas Advocates
Little Rock Peace for Palestine
https://www.littlerockpeaceforpalestine.com
50501 Arkansas
This list is ever-growing, and I’ll be updating it regularly.