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Digital security for activists whose threat model includes state surveillance.
Find your local workforce center. Every state has them — free resume help, interview prep, job referrals, and sometimes training funds.
Free job search, training finder, resume builder, and salary data from the U.S. Department of Labor. Good starting point for anyone looking for work.
Safety guide for people experiencing digital stalking or tech-enabled abuse from a partner or ex.
Weekdays at 9am Pacific. Show up and work through career building as a community — group problem-solving around job search, freelancing, and founding a company. Backup link: https://meet.google.com/qyh-pgxq-ddo
Goodwill operates career centers in most metro areas. Free resume help, job coaching, skills training, and interview clothing.
Step-by-step guide to regaining control of your accounts and devices after a hack.
Find a community health center near you. These federally funded clinics provide medical, dental, and mental health care on a sliding fee scale — you pay based on what you can afford, even with no insurance.
Apply for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. Screens for Medicaid/CHIP eligibility and subsidy help. Open enrollment runs Nov-Jan, but you can apply anytime after a life change (job loss, move, birth).
Help family members with basic digital security — passwords, scam awareness, device safety.
Federal money distributed through your state to help homeowners behind on mortgage, property taxes, insurance, or HOA fees. Each state runs its own program with different rules — use this page to find yours and apply directly.
Digital security guide for journalists protecting sources and communications.
Database of patient assistance programs, discount drug cards, and free or low-cost clinics. Helps people who cannot afford prescriptions find manufacturer programs and other help.
Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral for mental health and substance use. Available in English and Spanish. They can connect you to local services even without insurance.
Apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) if you cannot work due to a disability. The application process is long — start as early as possible.
Federal job portal with entry-level positions, veteran preference, internships, and recent-graduate pathways.
State-by-state links to apply for unemployment insurance. If you just lost a job, start here.
Every Monday at 11am Pacific. People working through food access challenges meet up to share what's working — finding programs, filling out applications, pooling tips. Facilitated by Lajoie. Backup link: https://meet.google.com/yya-xjpw-cwj
Every Tuesday at 11am Pacific. People going through housing challenges meet up to share leads, work through applications, and support each other. Facilitated by Lajoie. Backup link: https://meet.google.com/src-tzqs-rgx
Directory of 1,000+ mutual aid groups across the US. Search by location to find community-based help near you — no government interaction required.
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