How do you invite mutual aid into your life?
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This past Sunday, Joon Community hosted its last Joon Cafe: Mutual Aid Gathering of the summer, filled with coffee, chats around inclusive transportation, and a community give-back project where we filled over 30+ essential bags with necessities to hand out to our unhoused neighbors here in Minneapolis.
I got to moderate an amazing panel with expert leaders in the transit sector here in the Twin Cities, where we talked about the necessity of free transit, why highway expansions hurt our communities, and the difference between being car-free by choice vs. being transit-dependent. It all came down to the fact that greenhouse gas emissions and being car-dependent are due to the systems we have in place, where Big Oil moguls get free rein and public transit gets the short end of the stick when it comes to funding and support.
BUT, Public transit needs to be better and more reliable. We had attendees express their concerns about the inaccuracies of the bus schedules here in the Twin Cities, which makes it really hard to get around. That is why Joon Community is starting to launch a new initiative to sponsor 50+ physical one-day bus passes in ATX to start to share with our unhoused neighbors, working with groups like Austin Bicycle Meals. We also see the gap that folks may not have a digital device to stay on top of transit updates, etc, so we want to help create a physical pamphlet of resources as a solution.
Help us be part of making public transit inclusive and for all. Joon Community is a not-for-profit organization with 501(c)(3) status. All donations are tax-deductible.
FOR EVERYONE:
Our focus needs to be on Gaza right now more than ever, as humanitarians are warning that a mass starvation is spreading. Check out a few immediate resources/CTAs needed below.
Tell Public Pensions: Hold polluters accountable: Once again, America's biggest banks have ramped up their financing of fossil fuel companies worldwide, fueling oil and gas expansion and making the shift to clean energy even harder.
Tell Congress: Support Families Displaced by Climate Disaster
TEXAS:
Texas residents, send in comments regarding the revised congressional redistricting plan here. Check out some comments to add below:
There is no new census data that would call for redistricting; this is all a political grab for more Republican seats.
Drawing district lines based on race is unconstitutional/illegal.
Redistricting would result in less representation for underrepresented groups, which the state is already failing.
The priority of the special session should be on more urgent matters, such as disaster relief.
NYC:
Take Action: Cool Down New York City’s Hot Bus Stops. Every bus stop needs shade and more frequent bus service.
MINNESOTA:
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) intends to remove at-grade boulevard options from consideration for Rethinking I-94.
Take action to keep the Twin Cities Boulevard vision alive.
Tired of speeding or car crashes in Whittier?
Take this survey to help share where to put traffic calming features like speed bumps and roundabouts to make streets safer!
ILLINOIS:
Join GreenLatinos and The People’s Lobby on Tuesday, August 6, at 6:30 PM in Aurora to help build greener, healthier, and more affordable communities across Illinois. They will talk about how our transit systems, buildings, and energy grid all impact our health and environment, and how you can be part of the solution.
Urge your legislators in the Illinois General Assembly to co-sponsor and vote "yes" on the Clean and Equitable Transportation Act to connect Illinois with clean transportation options, to opportunities, and across our vibrant, healthy communities.
📍 MINNEAPOLIS: Join Hermine, Joon Community, and Perennial Bikes for a vibrant ride celebrating art, local gems, and sustainable shopping. Meet at Curioso Coffee in Uptown for $1 off drinks, then roll out at 11 am to explore the Loring Park Art Festival. After, ride to Hermine for light refreshments, 20% off store‑wide, and hear owners Lilly & Willy share Hermine’s story. Schedule: 10:30 am — Curioso Coffee 11:15 am — Loring Park Art Festival 12:00pm — Hermine. RSVP now, limited capacity
As a SoCal girlie, seeing this new Metro Airport Station at LAX warms my heart, and I can’t wait to personally get to try it next time I visit my family. For now, check out this video from @ClimateDiva.
We are partnering with Austin Bicycle Meals to sponsor bus passes in ATX (more cities to come) for our unhoused folks. If you can donate $10 today, this would help fund our new program, plus get a free sticker sheet shipped to you!
Your donation will help with this new initiative, including our bus tours!
Joon Community is a not-for-profit organization with 501(c)(3) status. All donations are tax-deductible.