The Peace Economy Project stands in solidarity with Michael Brown and the Ferguson community. The military-industrial complex has allowed weapons and tactics of war to seep into our communities, much to the detriment of the people who live in them. In order to build a peace economy, we must stop this flow of military gear from entering our streets and focus on how we can truly build strong, supported communities.
Below are ways that you can get involved in efforts in Ferguson. We urge you to stand in solidarity with these efforts and help where you are able. For more information, please check out handsupunited.org.
IF YOU LIVE IN THE ST. LOUIS AREA, YOU CAN HELP WITH LOCAL NEEDS:
- Basic Necessities (toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap etc)
- Medical supplies (bandages, gauze, etc)
- Supplies for protestors (spray bottles, face masks, goggles, etc)
- Office supplies (clip boards, bull horns, power strips etc)
- Jail support (answering phones, giving rides, GETTING PEOPLE OUT OF JAIL)
IF YOU HAVE THESE SPECIFIC SKILLS, WE MAY NEED YOU IN FERGUSON:
- Medics
- Attorneys
- Photographers & Videographers
(not press-affiliated) - Spiritual Healers & Counselors
- Organizers of Color
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THESE SKILLS, DO NOT COME TO FERGUSON. DONATE, ATTEND AN EVENT, OR SHARE YOUR SKILLS FROM HOME. HERE ARE SOME WAYS:
- Graphic design
- Web design
- Social media
- Data entry
- Phone calls
- Fundraising
WE NEED SUPPORT AROUND THE WORLD. HERE ARE WAYS YOU CAN HELP:
- DONATE
- ATTEND AN EVENT
- SHARE YOUR EVENT
- Contact the Department of Justice, President Obama, Governor Nixon, and key decision makers.
- Keep this story alive on your twitter, Facebook, and instagram feed. And continue to use the hashtags #handsup &#handsupwalkout.
- Collect stories of police brutality in your community and share it in our story bank.
- Create art for this moment. And thenshare it with us.
