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MUTUAL AID
SOLIDARITY, NOT CHARITY
Dignity & Power Now's (DPN) Mutual Aid program was established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, providing financial assistance and essential household supplies to communities facing economic hardship.
Aligned with abolitionist principles, the program has evolved to focus on supporting formerly incarcerated people, who are often excluded from support programs due to their record. Incarceration can cause long-term economic instability for individuals, their families, and the broader community.
DPN's Mutual Aid program aims to alleviate the financial burden of incarceration by providing funds directly into the hands of our system-impacted community. We believe everyone deserves to have their basic needs met, regardless of their background or record.
Grounded in solidarity, not charity, our Mutual Aid program also empowers recipients to become active members in the prison abolition movement. Our Mutual Aid team builds meaningful connections with recipients to various DPN programs and our campaign efforts towards decarceration in Los Angeles County.
Aligned with abolitionist principles, the program has evolved to focus on supporting formerly incarcerated people, who are often excluded from support programs due to their record. Incarceration can cause long-term economic instability for individuals, their families, and the broader community.
DPN's Mutual Aid program aims to alleviate the financial burden of incarceration by providing funds directly into the hands of our system-impacted community. We believe everyone deserves to have their basic needs met, regardless of their background or record.
Grounded in solidarity, not charity, our Mutual Aid program also empowers recipients to become active members in the prison abolition movement. Our Mutual Aid team builds meaningful connections with recipients to various DPN programs and our campaign efforts towards decarceration in Los Angeles County.
Voices of dignity & power
digital skills training:
Accessible workshops and training sessions focus on digital skills, life readiness, and resource navigation—ensuring participants have the tools to thrive in today’s world.
Through peer-to-peer learning, skill-sharing, and mentorship, we have created a growing learning community where knowledge is power, and no one is left behind on their path to healing and self-determination.
Through peer-to-peer learning, skill-sharing, and mentorship, we have created a growing learning community where knowledge is power, and no one is left behind on their path to healing and self-determination.
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For any questions regarding Mutual Aid, please email us at mutualaid@dignityandpowernow.org.
NOTE: The Mutual Aid program is not intended for emergency situations. Processing applications may take several weeks to months.
If you urgently need assistance, please consider checking out our System-Impacted Resource Guide created by the Mutual Aid team to help folks with issues outside of DPN's capacity.
NOTE: The Mutual Aid program is not intended for emergency situations. Processing applications may take several weeks to months.
If you urgently need assistance, please consider checking out our System-Impacted Resource Guide created by the Mutual Aid team to help folks with issues outside of DPN's capacity.
Support the Mutual Aid Fund & Empower System Impacted people
DPN envisions a future without police and prisons, where our communities’ basic needs are met with dignity and care. By shifting resources away from carceral systems and toward community-based support, we can create real safety in our communities.
Your donation helps DPN’s Mutual Aid program provide financial assistance and essential resources to formerly incarcerated people.
Every contribution empowers those most profoundly impacted by incarceration. Contact us at mutualaid@dignityandpowernow.org to learn how you can support our mutual aid family.
Your donation helps DPN’s Mutual Aid program provide financial assistance and essential resources to formerly incarcerated people.
Every contribution empowers those most profoundly impacted by incarceration. Contact us at mutualaid@dignityandpowernow.org to learn how you can support our mutual aid family.
READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT?
We partner with individuals and organizations to provide life-affirming donations and resources to formerly incarcerated individuals.
Contact us at mutualaid@dignityandpowernow.org to get involved, contribute items, and support our mutual aid family.
Contact us at mutualaid@dignityandpowernow.org to get involved, contribute items, and support our mutual aid family.
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- 2,330people supported with funding and household supplies
- 606people received household items at community events
- 143recipients connected to DPN programs
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