3rd Wednesday co-host Sara from Portland Assembly joins Paul to talk about the PDX Covid-19 Mutual Aid Network and other efforts to provide direct assistance with shopping and other forms of collective self-help.
At least two Facebook groups have sprung up recently to provide information and assistance for people during the Covid-19 pandemic:
PDX Covid-19 Mutual Aid Network
https://www.facebook.com/pdxcovid19mutualaid/
Covid-19 Community Support
https://www.facebook.com/groups/250351509316733/?fref=nf
Othersmay have formed or be forming around the state and in SW Washington. Please let us know if you are involved in or aware of any: paulrkboo@gmail.com.
Here's a google doc page with more PDX Covid-19 Mutual Aid Network info and many other links to community aid efforts and resources:
Excellent article by local journalist and podcaster Cory Elia (who has also appeared on Wed. Talk Radio):
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