Grant #126825 to Forest Justice Defense Fund
Comrade Care Collective for Week of Action
Pending
Grant #126825
Submitted by Mary Barbara
Mar 6, 2023
Request Details
Request for funds to support the Care Clinic during the week of action 3/4/23 to 3/11/23. The Care Clinic will be an on-site area to receive emotional first aid, peer-to-peer support, counseling, bodywork, grief circles, and other healing modalities. The Care Clinic will be a space to receive comfort and ease- we will keep it stocked with herbal medicines, snacks, water, electrolytes, weighted blankets, noise canceling headphones, fidgets, notebooks, zines, tea, etc. A schedule will be available for people to sign-up for one-on-one sessions with healing practitioners and a schedule for open sessions (ex. grief circles, yoga). The on-site space will be open and maintained throughout the week to be a space specifically to either receive treatment or as a dedicated space to independently chill, ease the nervous system, take space, and heal. This will require supplies and resourcing throughout the week. Volunteers will maintain the space and keep it stocked with care items and other emotionally supportive items. The grant would be to fund the operation of the Care Clinic for the week.
$1,000.00 USD
Total amount $1,000.00 USD
Additional Information
payout method
Bank account
Details
********By Mary Barbara
on Expense created
Collective balance
Expense policies
Expense policies
FUND GUIDELINES
The mission of this fund is to "provide and promote education of the public on subjects relevant to racial justice and environmental sustainability." If your request falls under this mission, it may be eligible for reimbursement.
In the past few years, fundraisers for racial and environmental justice campaigns have been shut down by antagonistic crowdfunding platforms. Other fundraisers have seen resources disappear due to theft or negligence. To avoid these pitfalls, money raised through the Forest Defense Fund is held by an established non-profit, and made publicly accessible through the Open Collective platform. While this structure should help to secure funds from such dangers, it also entails certain restrictions on how money may be spent. This structure also requires that expenses be properly formatted for documentation, as outlined below.
Requests for reimbursement are submitted to a committee who determine eligibility for reimbursement based on consensus. To avoid the risk of having expensive purchases denied, please click the "CONTACT" button to request pre-approval for expenses over $200.
RECEIPTS
To be reimbursable, an expense must be documented. This usually means providing a receipt which shows:
- The date of purchase
- The items (or service) purchased
- The money paid
The expense request must also include the payment information and name of the person being reimbursed. This information is not shared publicly.
EXPENSE DESCRIPTIONS
Items submitted to Open Collective must include a brief description outlining what expense is being reimbursed, and illustrating generally how it falls within the mission of the fund.
We cannot reimburse expenses with unclear descriptions, or descriptions which suggest they could be for an individual's benefit or related to illegal activity.
Examples of purposes clearly falling under our mission:
- Holding a public protest to call attention to the plan to deforest South Atlanta and build Cop City
- On-the-ground monitoring and reporting on deforestation activity
- Hosting free recreational outdoor activities like climbing, orienteering, etc. to promote appreciation of forest environments
- Operating an office or welcome center for the campaign
- Procuring equipment and supplies which will assist volunteers in such purposes
Example expenses which don't qualify:
- Paying the medical bills of an individual
- Paying for living expenses such as food, phone, etc.
- Buying a personal car
The mission of this fund is to "provide and promote education of the public on subjects relevant to racial justice and environmental sustainability." If your request falls under this mission, it may be eligible for reimbursement.
In the past few years, fundraisers for racial and environmental justice campaigns have been shut down by antagonistic crowdfunding platforms. Other fundraisers have seen resources disappear due to theft or negligence. To avoid these pitfalls, money raised through the Forest Defense Fund is held by an established non-profit, and made publicly accessible through the Open Collective platform. While this structure should help to secure funds from such dangers, it also entails certain restrictions on how money may be spent. This structure also requires that expenses be properly formatted for documentation, as outlined below.
Requests for reimbursement are submitted to a committee who determine eligibility for reimbursement based on consensus. To avoid the risk of having expensive purchases denied, please click the "CONTACT" button to request pre-approval for expenses over $200.
RECEIPTS
To be reimbursable, an expense must be documented. This usually means providing a receipt which shows:
- The date of purchase
- The items (or service) purchased
- The money paid
The expense request must also include the payment information and name of the person being reimbursed. This information is not shared publicly.
EXPENSE DESCRIPTIONS
Items submitted to Open Collective must include a brief description outlining what expense is being reimbursed, and illustrating generally how it falls within the mission of the fund.
We cannot reimburse expenses with unclear descriptions, or descriptions which suggest they could be for an individual's benefit or related to illegal activity.
Examples of purposes clearly falling under our mission:
- Holding a public protest to call attention to the plan to deforest South Atlanta and build Cop City
- On-the-ground monitoring and reporting on deforestation activity
- Hosting free recreational outdoor activities like climbing, orienteering, etc. to promote appreciation of forest environments
- Operating an office or welcome center for the campaign
- Procuring equipment and supplies which will assist volunteers in such purposes
Example expenses which don't qualify:
- Paying the medical bills of an individual
- Paying for living expenses such as food, phone, etc.
- Buying a personal car
FAQ
How do I get paid from a Collective?
Submit an expense and provide your payment information.
How are expenses approved?
Collective admins are notified when an expense is submitted, and they can approve or reject it.
Is my private data made public?
No. Only the expense amount and description are public. Attachments, payment info, emails and addresses are only visible to you and the admins.
When will I get paid?
Payments are processed by the Collective's Fiscal Host, the organization that hold funds on their behalf. Many Fiscal Hosts pay expenses weekly, but each one is different.
Why do you need my legal name?
The display name is public and the legal name is private, appearing on receipts, invoices, and other official documentation used for tax and accounting purposes.
Collective balance
$83,652.75 USDFiscal Host:
Siskiyou Mutual Aid