Join us on Sunday, May 25 as we dive deep into collective care with our first-ever Mutual Aid Fair! This will be an opportunity to connect with your neighbors and experience mutual aid in action.
We’ll have:
A DJ spinning tunes and setting the mood!
Free yoga for kids and other kids activities!
Food available for purchase!
A pay-what-you can rummage sale with housewares, books, kid and adult clothing, and so much more!
A chance to plug into mutual aid groups and other volunteer opportunities!
Local vendors and artists who will be selling their wares!
We hope you’ll join us for a fun afternoon dedicated to resourcing our communities!
Budget Transparency
Our goal isn’t to raise money. It’s to create a community event while covering our expenses. Our expected costs are outlined below and any excess revenue received will be split between Women Unite! and Chicago United Solidarity Project.
Space Rental: $455 (6.5 hrs at $70/hr)
Kids Yoga Activity (four 30-minute sessions): $250
Local DJ: $250
Printing costs (flyers and promotional postcards): $175
Miscellaneous: $250
Projected Event Cost: $1,380
Help us cover our costs by making a donation of any amount today!
Budget FAQs
Why spend money on a DJ? The DJ we’re using is a local community member who generates income through music bookings. Our approach to mutual aid includes creating opportunities to pay folks for their work!
Why are you offering activities for kids? Kids are a part of all communities and we want to make the space accessible and inviting for them! Our approach to mutual aid means creating spaces where people of all ages are valued. Also, Mrs. Janeth rocks and we want to pay her for the incredible service she provides!
Why are your printing costs so high? We use a local printer whenever possible as a way to support small businesses. Although this does mean we have higher costs, it helps keep money out of the pockets of big corporations.
What does miscellaneous include? This is allocated for things like providing water, N/A drinks, nametags, kid-friendly snacks, and any last-minute or unexpected items to ensure the event runs smoothly.