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Solidarity Share Fair: A Really Free Market

January 29, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm PST

The Share Fair connects people with resources, services, and each other in a convenient and fun way.

The purpose of the Share Fair is to connect people with resources, services, and each other in a convenient and fun way. The fair will be providing free resources and services from local organizations and community groups to unhoused and working class members of the community. There will be food, live music, games, and a chance to know other Eugene organizations and folks in the community – and it’s all free!

Donate to the Share Fair!    Volunteer with the Share Fair!   Provide a service at the Share Fair!

Next Share Fair Details

When: Saturday, January 25th
Time: noon-4pm (mask required noon-1pm)
Where: Unitarian Universalist Church (13th and Chambers)

Contact: sharefair@neighborhoodanarchists.org

 

We could use the following supplies:

  • Seasonally appropriate clothes and accessories (T-shirts, button-up shirts, slacks, sweatpants, jeans, hats, socks, shoes, boots, underwear)
  • Hygiene products (toothbrushes, toothpaste, pads, tampons, toilet paper, deodorant, travel-size soaps and shampoos, Menstrual hygiene supplies)
  • Tents
  • Tarps
  • Sleeping bags
  • Sleeping mats
  • Backpacks, bags
  • Boots
  • Blankets
  • Camping gear
  • Water bottles
  • First aid supplies
  • Flashlights
  • Batteries
  • Pocket sewing kits

How to Donate

At the Share Fair: You can bring donations to the share fair the day of the event. We’ll take donations 11am – 3pm.
Drop off in advance: TBD
Email to arrange pickup/drop off: You can email donations@neighborhoodanarchists.org to arrange pick up or drop off

Services we’re looking for:

  • Simple medical services
  • Haircuts
  • Massage
  • Job skills, resumes
  • Foot care
  • Bike repair
  • Games
  • Shoe repair
  • Eye exams
  • Legal advice
  • Car repair
  • Sewing/ mending

Let us know about the service you’d like to provide on our service interest page, or email us at sharefair@neighborhoodanarchists.org.

Why Share Fair:

Our event aims to go beyond the experience of handing someone a sandwich when they are hungry, we create a space where people are welcomed to join in community. We provide music, haircuts, massage, bike repair, resume support, first aid, warm meals and empathy to folks who are often pushed away.  Additionally, we offer the opportunity to speak with representatives from health care, counseling, and housing services. Through building connections and empowering guests to get involved and volunteer, we are changing the dynamic of our neighborhoods. We rescue food, clothing, shoes, toiletries, backpacks, sleeping bags/camping gear, and much more from various locations to then redistribute to people in need. With more and more of our neighbors being effected by the housing crisis and food insecurity, we need events such as the Share Fair now, more than ever.

Events such as the share fair are necessary because capitalism is failing people. Those who don’t conform to the dominant economic model are discarded by society and the government is unable to provide the sort of care we can provide for each other. One of the principles of anarchism is that members of a community see what needs to be done and take responsibility for doing it themselves. In that spirit, Share Fair is organized by the consensus model; no one leads or follows, instead, all work together toward a common goal. We hope to show that it’s possible to take action without the government and to cooperate without hierarchy while still being effective (or being more effective).

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    We love feedback!

    Please let us know how we’re doing and how we could do better!

    Attendee Survey – Have you already been to the Share Fair? We want to know your thoughts!
    Volunteer Survey – Previously volunteered? We appreciate feedback on your experience!
    Contact us – Other ideas or feedback? Please contact us!

     

    Details

    Date:
    January 29, 2019
    Time:
    3:00 pm - 6:30 pm PST
    Event Category:

    Venue

    First United Methodist Church
    1376 Olive St
    Eugene,
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