Where to donate
Emailed on June 5th 2020 in The Friday Forward
After receiving an outpouring of donations this past week, some nonprofits—like the Minnesota Freedom Fund, Reclaim the Block, and the Brooklyn Bail Fund—are asking that those who want to donate redirect their contributions to other organizations. Here are some funds and organizations that you can still donate to right now.
Black Lives Matter: a movement that "builds power to bring justice, healing, and freedom to Black people across the globe." Get connected to your local BLM chapter here, and you can donate here.
The ACLU: provides legal services and support to those with a wide range of civil rights complaints, from free speech to voting rights. Donate here.
NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund: America's top legal firm fighting for racial justice. Visit their website and click on the "Donate" tab at the top.
George Floyd Memorial Fund: In the five days since George Floyd's brother, Philonise Floyd, set up the family's GoFundMe campaign, more than $8 million have been donated to cover funeral and burial expenses, mental and grief counseling, lodging during court proceedings, and to help support his children. Donate on the GoFundMe page.
Black Visions Collective: Creates campaigns that seek to expand the power of Black people and communities in the Twin Cities area. Donate money to the cause here.
The Bail Project: Seeks to end the racial and economic disparities in the bail system, and helps pay bail for those who cannot afford it. You can find a full directory of bail funds by state here.
The Antiracist Research & Policy Center: works to create antiracist policy solutions. Learn how to donate here.
Know Your Rights Camp: providing legal resources to protestors. Donate here.
Rebuild Lake Street: will be using the money to rebuild the businesses and storefronts lost during the protests in Minneapolis. You can donate here.