One of the questions we get asked most often is, "How will I survive without working?" The answer is by preparing now.

We can thrive together by creating and supporting alternative systems that function outside of traditional capitalism. The good news is, there are already hundreds of groups in Los Angeles County that provide free or low-cost essential services. Get involved with these organizations today to prepare yourself, your family, and your community for a strike.

Financial Support

1. Strike For Our Rights
2. United Way of Greater Los Angeles (utilities & rent)

Food

1. LA Community Fridges
2. LA Community Garden Council (community garden map)
3. LA Regional Food Bank
4. No Us Without You
5. Together We Thrive Food Bank
6. UC Master Gardener Program

Healthcare

1. All Power Free Clinic
2. Free/Low Cost Healthcare Clinics
3. Hollywood Sunset Free Clinic
4. Public Health Centers

Housing

1. Burbank Tenants Union
2. LA Tenants Union
3. Stay Housed LA
4. St. Francis Center LA

Immigrant Services

1. Al Otro Lado
2. CHIRLA
3. LA LGBT Center
4. Represent LA

Jail Support

1. Black Immigrants Bail Fund
2. CLUE Justice (detained immigrant bond fund)
3. Jail Support LA

Mutual Aid

1. Mutual Aid Discord Server (Southern California)
2. Mutual Aid Hub
2. Mutual Aid LA Network

Organizer Training

We highly recommend enrolling in at least one organizer training program.

1. ANHD
2. Alliance to Reclaim Our Schools
3. IWW Los Angeles
4. Mel King Institute
5. Midwest Academy
6. National Low Income Housing Coalition
6. Re:Power

Time Banks

Time banks exchange goods and services using time instead of money.

1. Arroyo Seco Time Bank
2. Our Time Bank (West LA)

Unions

1. Industrial Workers of the World
2. SEIU 721 (public sector union)