Community Action 

We are building something important, a community-led effort.

As we begin this work, we are already seeing how diverse the needs are:

• Seniors and disabled neighbors without adequate support
• People struggling with heat, broken pipes, or unsafe housing
• Neighbors who need rides, food, clothing, or basic home repairs

Many existing programs and nonprofits are overwhelmed and underfunded. But as a community, we have skills, time, resources, and care that can help fill those gaps.

*Some of us have extra firewood.
*Some have HVAC, plumbing, or carpentry skills.
*Some can offer rides, deliver meals, or check in regularly.

And just as importantly, this is not a one-way street. Often, the people who need help in one area can offer help in another. This is how real community grows. There are also many smaller, niche action groups already working on the mountain. By linking together, we can create a larger, more connected mutual aid network, one that will evolve as we listen, learn, and respond together.

Moving Forward Together

This is not a short-term fix. It’s a commitment to showing up, listening, and caring for one another while continuing to demand better from our institutions. For now, we are the boots on the ground. We are the safety net while we fight to strengthen the system.

We are neighbors helping neighbors.

If you’re interested in helping, email us at MountainBearDemSecretary@gmail.com

Thank you for your kind heart and your willingness to step up for our neighbors.