Campaigns for #MikeBrown #Ferguson

 

Here is a list of donations, protests, and petitions that you can do to help the people in #Ferguson and to assist #MikeBrown and #EzellFord all others who have been killed by the hands of the police. I will try to update as much as possible.

 

Donations for Mike Brown’s Family:

 

 

Michael Brown Memorial Fund:

These funds will assist his family with costs that they will acquire as they seek justice on Michael’s behalf. All funds will be given to the Michael Brown family. http://www.gofundme.com/justiceformikebrown

 

 

College 4 MikeBrown’s Siblings:

This effort will help support Mike Brown’s siblings, 2 younger sisters and a younger brother go to college. It is run by Sara

Goldrick-Rab, UW professor of the Wisconsin HOPE Lab ( http://www.wihopelab.com) and Michael Johnson of the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County (Madison, WI) can vouch that all funds will go directly to the family. http://www.gofundme.com/d1rprk

 

 

 

Other Donations:

 

F.I.G.H.T.

This is a fund for Ferguson organizers from the area and protesting for the justice of Mike Brown.They were once asking for supplies but thanks to your support, they have an overabundance of supplies and are now asking for donations. Please refer to website for more information.

http://www.gofundme.com/fightforferguson

 

 

 

Bail and Legal Fund for Those Arrested During Ferguson Anti-Police Demonstrations:
A bail and legal fund has been established to support people who have been arrested during the anti-police demonstrations in Ferguson, Mo. If you have a friend or family member who was arrested, please email us their name at antistatestl@riseup.net

http://antistatestl.noblogs.org/post/2014/08/11/bail-and-legal-fund-for-those-arrested-during-ferguson-anti-police-demonstrations/

 

 

Dream Defenders: Have began a teespring campaign of Don’t Shoot tee shirts to support the people on the ground in Ferguson. 100% of the sales will go to the organization Missourians Organizing for Reform and Empowerment to help with bail, legal support, supplies, and organizers on the ground. Please check out their website here:

DreamDefenders.org

They also have a tshirt campaign: http://teespring.com/fergusondontshoot

 

 

 

I AM HUMAN-Support Fergurson

All proceeds from these shirts and hoodies will go to support the protesters in Ferguson demonstrating peacefully against the unjust murder of unarmed teen, Mike Brown. Once the protesting stops, then the rest of the proceeds will go to support the legal defense for Mike Brown. These start at $16. Please refer to the teespring campaign for more details:

http://teespring.com/IAMHUMANDONTSHOOT

 

 

#OperationHelpOrHush grew organically on the social media platform Twitter in the midst of the events occurring in Ferguson, MO following the death of Mike Brown. After this unfortunate set of events, a campaign was launched to help assist the protestors in Ferguson. It has now since grown to a wider audience. Please refer to the website for more information. http://operationhelporhush.org/

 

 

Jail support info for those who are arrested at Mike Brown rallies in Ferguson.

https://twitter.com/organizemo/status/499671321643454464/photo/1

 

 

St. Stephen’s Food Pantry

 

The help distribute food to those in need and currently due to the situation going on in Ferguson they were looted and those goods go to needy families in that area. They need boxed meals such as Hamburger Helper and lots of toiletries. Donations are now being accepted on their website: http://saint-stephens.info/collaboration/our-community-the-vine/food-pantry/

 

Here is the contact info for shipping items:

St. Stephen’s Food Pantry

33 N Clay Ave Ferguson, MO 63135

Ph: 314-521-0138

 

 

St. Louis Business Journal has created a list resource list for those who also need assistance in their community. Their list will also be updated as they collect more information. Please click link: http://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/morning_call/2014/08/as-unrest-continues-in-ferguson-volunteers.html?ana=twt

 

 

St. Louis Urban League: http://www.ulstl.com/

 

They are accepting donations and collecting non-perishable food items.

 

If you wish to donate items to STL Urban League please ship them to:

ATTN: Barbara Bowman

Urban League Metropolitan of St. Louis

3701 Grandel Square

St. Louis, MO 63108

Please call 314-615-3668 for additional questions.

 

 

Petitions:

 

Petition for Federal Laws to Protect Citizens from Police Violence and Misconduct https://www.change.org/p/president-barack-obama-please-enact-new-federal-laws-to-protect-citizens-from-police-violence-and-misconduct

 

 

Mike Brown Law. Requires all state, county, and local police to wear a camera:

A petition for a Mike Brown Law is asking to be created because to the latest accounts of deadly encounters with police. That law will set aside funds to require all state, county, and local police, to wear a camera. https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/mike-brown-law-requires-all-state-county-and-local-police-wear-camera/8tlS5czf

 

 

Petition to remove Bob McCulloch from any grand jury proceedings in regards to the Micheal Brown investigation. Find information about it here: https://www.change.org/p/judge-maura-please-recuse-biased-prosecutor-bob-mcculloch-2?recruiter=37856323&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=share_twitter_mobile

 

 

National Action to End Police Brutality: http://www.change.org/p/national-action-against-police-brutality?recruiter=1409611&utm_campaign=twitter_link_action_box&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=share_petition

 

 

A Unified Statement of Action to Promote Reform and Stop Police Abuse: http://signup.lawyerscommittee.org/p/dia/action3/common/public/index?action_KEY=10281&start=25

 

 

St Louis Support for Ferguson:

This form is for SPECIFIC needs that on the ground organizers, protestors, and organizations have in Ferguson. It is ONLY for folks in St. Louis to use. We will contact you once the form is completed. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12j2hnSrjVXrE3Lk_wHVcGKoDdr38EwVmlm1FdsOHjE4/viewform?c=0&w=1

 

Amnesty International: Deploy Human Rights Delegation to Ferguson, MO:

https://donate.amnestyusa.org/ea-action/action?ea.client.id=1839&ea.campaign.id=31059&ea.tracking.id=Country_USA~MessagingCategory_Military%2CPoliceandArms~MessagingCategory_PrisonersandPeopleatRisk

 

 

Don’t Shoot MO Campaign

 

Please review website for more information:

http://www.dontshootmo.com/

 

 

Protests:

 

Hands Up United: Was created to end to state sponsored violence, including the excessive use of force by law enforcement.

They have several protest happening worldwide and to find out more information about donating, attending a protest, or organizing your own movement in your city click on the website here: http://www.handsupunited.org/

 

 

 

Other Pertinent Info:

 

Know Your Rights: Demonstrations and Protests
https://www.aclu.org/free-speech/know-your-rights-demonstrations-and-protests

 

 

#Ferguson Support Collection:

This was a google doc that was created that has information on crisis counseling for those affected by the happenings in Ferguson, ustreams of live protests, legal support, etc.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FCv_FQyhMoHa3rk9MRmQ2uGCkgkF3WrsmMffPlgHKsY/edit#gid=0

 

United Way of St. Louis has crisis support services that are available to those affected by the tragic events in  Ferguson. To find help, please call 2-1-1 or 1-800-427-4626.