PRESSING ISSUES:
Israel-Palestine:
Donations for Humanitarian efforts:
https://www.savethechildren.org/us/where-we-work/west-bank-gaza
https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/israel-and-occupied-palestinian-territory-appeal
Understanding the conflict:
BBC: Israel Gaza War: History of Conflict Explained
Conflict in Israel and Palestine: Crash Course World History
ABC News Australia: The Origins of the Hamas Israel War Explained
Contact your Representatives and call for a ceasefire.
Hawaii Wildfires: (These are based in Hawaii)
Hawaiʻi People's Fund
ʻĀina Momona
Council of Native Hawaiian Advancement, Alaka'ina and Kakoʻo Haleākalā
Hawaiʻi Community Foundation Maui Strong Disaster Relief:
Also, this Maui Mutual Aid Resource Guide was put together by organizations doing work on the ground
More help for Hawaii: (bigger organizatons)
The American Red Cross of Hawaii
Maui United Way
Our Kupuna
The Salvation Army on Maui
The Maui Food Bank
Hurricane Idalia:
Florida Disaster Fund American Red Cross CARE Mercy Chefs Save the Children
Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay Second Harvest of the Big Bend
Ukraine: Click on the links for infographics
Four helpful way you can show solidarity
Where to donate, and advice for staying informed
Background, and more ways to support
Ending Gun Violence In America:
https://www.sandyhookpromise.org/
IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW NEEDS HELP:
Suicide Prevention: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Domestic Abuse: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-abuse-how-to-get-help
Resources for locating support on queer issues especially queer youth:
https://www.cdc.gov/lgbthealth/youth-resources.htm
For Opioid-related help: https://www.cdc.gov/opioids/overdoseprevention/help-resources.html
Non-specific Substance abuse help: https://www.rehabspot.com/treatment/
For Alcohol related help: https://www.addictioncenter.com/alcohol/
Locating help centers for mental health, physical wellness/therapy, and addiction treatment: https://www.rehab.com/
Dealing with Asbetos Exposure in a Natural Disaster: https://www.asbestos.com/asbestos/natural-disasters/
VOTING
Register to Vote: https://www.whenweallvote.org
Check voter registration, and checking where to vote: https://www.vote.org
Washington’s Voter Pamphlet: https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/voters-guide/2021-general-election-voters-guide.aspx
I’m not going to list pamphlets for every state and county, but it’s super easy to find the one you need, just search: “Voter Pamphlet” and then add your state or county to the end!
SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES: DONATION
Support Pro-Choice legislation: https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/laws-policy/
Support the Black community: https://nymag.com/strategist/article/where-to-donate-for-black-lives-matter.html
Support the Asian community: https://nymag.com/strategist/article/where-to-donate-to-help-asian-communities-2021.html
Support the Latinx community: https://www.everyaction.com/blog/11-hispanic-and-latino-organizations-everyone-should-know
Support the LGBQ+ community: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/lifestyle/g32917782/best-lgbtq-charities-to-donate/
GET STARTED ON EDUCATING YOURSELF
Learn about AAPI hate from the Try Guys: https://youtu.be/14WUuya94QE
Learn about Racial Injustice in the Justice system: https://youtu.be/krfcq5pF8u8
Take 4 minutes to read this Obama article!: https://obama.medium.com/how-to-make-this-moment-the-turning-point-for-real-change-9fa209806067
A briefer on some issues the LGBTQ community faces: https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/9-battles-the-lgbt-community-in-the-us-is-still-fi/
Corona: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.htmlc
COVID Vaccines: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/not-sure-about-covid-19-vaccine-get-facts-then-decide
Learn how the US government works: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8dPuuaLjXtOfse2ncvffeelTrqvhrz8H
Climate Change: https://climate.nasa.gov
How to prevent pollution: https://www.consumernotice.org/environmental/pollution-reduction/
Learn about Sustainable Fashion: https://goodonyou.eco
Learn about limiting waste: https://trashisfortossers.com
Waste Management: https://www.epa.gov/facts-and-figures-about-materials-waste-and-recycling/national-overview-facts-and-figures-materials#NationalPicture
Learn about Plastic in our Water: https://www.plasticsoupfoundation.org/en/