Why Community Support Matters During Difficult Times
Filipinos know what it means to show up. When a neighbor passes away, people come. They bring food, sit with the family through the night, and help with whatever needs doing. It’s one of the most beautiful things about our communities. But there’s one part of loss that good intentions alone can’t always solve: the […]
Understanding Mutual Aid: How Community Support Works
No family plans for the day they lose someone. But the bills come anyway: the wake, the funeral, the transport, the food for relatives who travel to pay their respects. For many households, these costs arrive at the exact moment income stops. Mutual aid exists for that moment. Here is how it works at A&C, […]