Neighborhood Anarchist Collective

Solidarity Share Fair: A Really Free Market
2020-01-28 15:00 - 18:30, 2020-02-25 15:00 - 18:30, 2020-04-28 15:00 - 18:30, 2020-05-26 15:00 - 18:30, 2020-06-30 15:00 - 18:30, 2020-07-28 15:00 - 18:30, 2020-08-25 15:00 - 18:30, 2020-09-29 15:00 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) and 14 more dates | Mobile!
Share Fair

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 at Share Fair!

Provide a Service!

Next Share Fair Details
TBD

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: Dark Pine Coffee (954 Pearl St). Starting in October.

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!

Solidarity Share Fair: A Really Free Market
2020-03-31 15:00 - 17:00 | Distributed
***** Note: This information is different than normal for the COVID-19 Crisis. Please read carefully. *****
What are we doing for the Share Fair?
March 31st 3-5pm
We are setting up four Share Fair stations where we will distribute pre-made bags of fast grab-and-go resources. Locations:

Hand washing station near Eugene library
Pearl day spa
Hand washing station near Red barn
Springfield bus station

We will be taking extra precautions for the health of volunteers and people receiving resources.
Donation Wish List
We could use the following items:

Bags
Sandwich bags
Hand sanitizer
Gloves
Anti viral masks
Liquid vitimin d
EmergencyC packets
Vitimin C
To go cups with lids
Individually wrapped plastic ware
Granola bars / Protein bars
Other easy grab-and-go foods

Please contact sharefair@neighborhoodanarchists.org to coordinate donations
Volunteer
We need volunteers to run the stations and distribute resources.
*** Obviously please do not volunteer if you are feeling ill or think you’ve been exposed to someone who has the virus. ***
Sign Up To Volunteer!
*** Please fill out the form! We actually need to know this time. We need to know if we have enough volunteers to run each station and we need to limit the number of people at each station. So please fill out the form. Do not just show up to volunteer the day of the Share Fair. ***
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Notes for volunteering

Ask for help – If you don’t know something or need any assistance ask another volunteer, a section coordinator, someone with a radio, or at the welcome table for help.
Escalation – If tensions are rising ask someone with a radio to call for a peacekeeper. Err on the side of calling for a peacekeeper early even if it’s not necessary yet.
Take breaks! – We want this to be a fun event for everyone. Take breaks as needed.
Be collaborative – The other volunteers are here to help!

How to deal with tough interactions
The vast majority of interactions are great and people are very appreciative & thankful. However the people attending the event have very stressful lives just trying to survive and taking care of their basic needs and sometimes there might be people who are stressed/upset and we want to make sure we create a safe place and everyone is respected.
Below are some tips to have better conversations when dealing with a tough interaction. Please only do what is comfortable for you and seek support when you need it.

Use a buddy system
Get support from other volunteers if you don’t feel comfortable
Breathe
Stay Calm: It will be easier for the other person to calm down if you remain calm
Don’t argue with people.
Don’t take things personally. You don’t need to correct the record or set them straight.
Assume the best of people
Recognize that people might be having a rough day and are often harassed. We want to create a safe welcoming place for them.
Listen actively: let them know you understand their point of view and reflect it back so they know you heard them.
Don’t shush them or tell them to calm down.
Click here to learn more about de-escalation

Thank you!
We really appreciate you volunteering time for this important event. The Share Fair couldn’t happen without you.
We want to know how to make volunteering as easy, productive, and enjoyable as possible. After you volunteer please send us some feedback!
There are volunteer opportunities in between the share fair days too (seeking donations, coordinating services, making art, etc)! Let us know if you’re interested in helping out! Email us at sharefair@neighborhoodanarchists.org

Solidarity Share Fair
2022-08-21 14:00 - 18:00 | Monroe Park, Monroe & 10th
We’re restarting the Share Fair!
Details still in the works

Solidarity Share Fair
2023-01-28 12:00 - 16:00 | Trinity United Methodist Church, 440 Maxwell R, Eugene
The Solidarity Share Fair is returning January 28th with a large in-person indoor event as we did in the pre-pandemic days!
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!
When: Saturday, January 28th, 2023
Where: Trinity United Methodist Church (440 Maxwell Rd)
Time: noon-4pm (Setup 11am-noon, cleanup 4-5pm)
** Want to help out? Donations, volunteers, and services needed! **
Donation info: https://neighborhoodanarchists.org/sharefair/
Volunteer info: https://neighborhoodanarchists.org/share-fair-volunteer/
Services info: https://neighborhoodanarchists.org/share-fair-services/
Contact: sharefair@neighborhoodanarchists.org
More info: https://neighborhoodanarchists.org/sharefair/

Solidarity Share Fair
2023-05-28 12:00 - 16:00 | Eugene Park Blocks, 8th and Oak
The Solidarity Share Fair is returning May 28th with a large in-person outdoor event!
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!
When: Sunday, May 28th, 2023
Where: Eugene Park Blocks (8th and Oak)
Time: noon-4pm (Setup 11am-noon, cleanup 4-5pm)
** Want to help out? Donations, volunteers, and services needed! **
Donation info: https://neighborhoodanarchists.org/sharefair/
Volunteer info: https://neighborhoodanarchists.org/share-fair-volunteer/
Services info: https://neighborhoodanarchists.org/share-fair-services/
Contact: sharefair@neighborhoodanarchists.org
More info: https://neighborhoodanarchists.org/sharefair/

Solidarity Share Fair
2023-08-26 12:00 - 16:00 | Monroe Park, Monroe & 10th
The Solidarity Share Fair is returning in August with a large in-person outdoor event!
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!
When: Sturday, August 26th, 2023
Where: Monroe Park (10th and Monroe)
Time: noon-4pm (Setup 11am-noon, cleanup 4-5pm)
** Want to help out? Donations, volunteers, and services needed! **
Donation info: https://neighborhoodanarchists.org/sharefair/
Volunteer info: https://neighborhoodanarchists.org/share-fair-volunteer/
Services info: https://neighborhoodanarchists.org/share-fair-services/
Contact: sharefair@neighborhoodanarchists.org
More info: https://neighborhoodanarchists.org/sharefair/

Solidarity Share Fair
2024-01-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church, 1685 W 13th Ave, Eugene
The Solidarity Share Fair is returning in January with a large in-person indoor event!
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!
When: Saturday, January 27th, 2024
Where: Unitarian Universalist Church (1685 W 13th Ave, Eugene) SE entrance
Time: 1pm-4pm
Masks encouraged! With a special masks required Share Fair 12-1pm,

** Want to help out? Donations, volunteers, and services needed! **
Donation info: https://neighborhoodanarchists.org/sharefair/
Volunteer info: https://neighborhoodanarchists.org/share-fair-volunteer/
Services info: https://neighborhoodanarchists.org/share-fair-services/
Contact: sharefair@neighborhoodanarchists.org
More info: https://neighborhoodanarchists.org/sharefair/

Solidarity Share Fair
2024-05-19 12:00 - 16:00 | Eugene Park Blocks, 8th and Oak
The Solidarity Share Fair is returning in May with a large in-person outdoor event!
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!
When: Sunday, May 19th
Time: noon-4pm
Where: Park Blocks (8th and Oak)
** Want to help out? Donations, volunteers, and services needed! **
Donation info: https://neighborhoodanarchists.org/sharefair/
Volunteer info: https://neighborhoodanarchists.org/share-fair-volunteer/
Services info: https://neighborhoodanarchists.org/share-fair-services/
Contact: sharefair@neighborhoodanarchists.org
More info: https://neighborhoodanarchists.org/sharefair/

Share Fair Summer 2024
2024-08-18 12:00 - 16:00 | Eugene Park Blocks, 8th and Oak
The Solidarity Share Fair is returning in August with a large in-person outdoor event!
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!
When: Sunday, Augut 18th
Time: noon-4pm
Where: Park Blocks (8th and Oak)
** Want to help out? Donations, volunteers, and services needed! **
Donation info: https://neighborhoodanarchists.org/sharefair/
Volunteer info: https://neighborhoodanarchists.org/share-fair-volunteer/
Services info: https://neighborhoodanarchists.org/share-fair-services/
Contact: sharefair@neighborhoodanarchists.org
More info: https://neighborhoodanarchists.org/sharefair/
