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November Service Team Roundup!
Teams in our Food Security Project (FSP) reported 35 events in November, serving 13,802 individual beneficiaries and giving out 5,756 meals! Additional GO Humanity Service Teams (GO Teams) held 12 more service events.
Read MorePeople with disabilities face unique challenges on the holidays
As I face my seventh Christmas with quadriplegia, I’m saddened as always that the holidays just aren’t the same. It’s not my disability that makes them any different, just the ways society excludes me with this power chair on my butt and no money in the bank.
Read MoreGiving in the Name! 5 Ironic Rage Donation Suggestions
The season of Festivus is upon us—and we’re gearing up for the Airing of Grievances! And to paraphrase Frank Costanza, we’ve got a lot of problems with some people! Usually we’re more interested in positive action than snarky comments. But after this tough year we asked ourselves ¿Por qué no los dos? So this year…
Read MoreOpinion: FEMA and Red Cross are not Champions
This piece comes to us from an activist and member of one of the vulnerable communities impacted by ongoing Atlantic hurricanes. Robin Harris is an an organizer for Central Florida Mutual Aid and collaborates with GO Humanity service team Orlando Oasis on disaster recovery. I will never forget the tears that filled Ernie’s eyes. I…
Read MoreJollof Rice for the Holidays
Traveling to Africa is an amazing opportunity and adventure. The music, clothes, and culture are memorable. The food is also amazing. For example, Ghanaian food is to live for! To name a few: Banku and grilled tilapia fish, red stew with plantains, and so much more. However, Jollof rice is the dish! Sweet, spicy and…
Read MoreThe Oppression of Thanksgiving and Ways to Decolonize It
One of GO Humanity’s main values is the concept of Shared Power, Local Power. We recognize that people impacted by hardship are experts in their own needs, and we center communities seeking liberation and empowerment. The below blog comes from a member of several such communities. The aroma of pumpkin, sweet potatoes, turkey and veggie…
Read MoreMass Shooting on LGBQT Community in Colorado Springs
It happened again. This time in Colorado. The LGBQT community in Colorado Springs at Club Q experienced massive and fatal violence. Anderson Lee Aldrich is facing five counts of first degree murder. Witnesses say Aldrich entered the club with tons of weapons and started his violent rampage.
Read MoreOctober Service Team Roundup!
Teams in our Food Security Project (FSP) reported 43 events in October, serving 13,910 individual beneficiaries and giving out 6,045 meals! Additional GO Humanity Service Teams (GO Teams) held 12 more service events.
Read MoreSeptember Service Team Roundup!
Teams in our Food Security Project (FSP) reported 17 events in September, serving 12,837 individual beneficiaries and giving out 5,214 meals! (These numbers are not final—teams in Florida were granted an extension for September because of Hurricane Ian.) Additional GO Humanity Service Teams (GO Teams) held 12 more service events.
Read MoreAre Hurricanes to Blame for Massive Destruction in Black and Brown Neighborhoods?
NOLA! The place of culture, color, and festivities! Magical ambience on almost every corner! Your one stop destination for treating your palette to every flavor imaginable! Unfortunately, New Orleans was completely destroyed in more ways than one back in 2005.
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