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Mutual Aid Fund

Members catching members.

When you're struggling, there's a safety net held by people who understand this work. Not charity. Community.

Current Fund Balance$1,850
74% of $2,500 target
$425Contributed (30d)
$300Disbursed (30d)
1Pending Requests

Need Support?

If you're a BU member facing a gap or hardship, you can request support from the mutual aid fund. Your circle reviews requests within 48 hours.

Contribute

Help replenish the fund so it's there when members need it. Every contribution, no matter the size, strengthens our collective safety net.

Make a Contribution

Coverage Categories

The fund covers specific categories with maximum amounts set by member governance.

Gap Coverage

Up to $250

Client ghosted, unexpected cancellation

Emergency

Up to $300

Unexpected expense, car repair, etc.

Postpartum

Up to $500

Your own postpartum recovery

Medical

Up to $500

Medical expenses

Legal

Up to $500

Legal costs related to your work

Transparency Log

All disbursements are logged publicly (anonymized) so members can see how the fund is used.

DateCategoryAmount
Jan 28Gap Coverage$300
Jan 15Emergency$250
Jan 3Postpartum$400
Dec 20Gap Coverage$200

Showing most recent disbursements. Recipient information is never disclosed.

How Mutual Aid Works

1

Submit Request

Describe your situation and select a category. Requests can be anonymous in the public log.

2

Circle Review

Your primary circle reviews within 48 hours using consent-based decision making.

3

Disbursement

If approved, funds are disbursed within 72 hours. Simple, dignified, no hoops.