CLAP Community Lead Advocacy Program

There is a reason why close to 80% of Black women rely on care outside the system. The numbers are even more astounding when it comes to our reliance on workarounds for safety and crisis...we have supported hundreds with resources and even when it came to safety or crisis that requires additional assistance dozens said they had little to no assistance. Its not sustainable to live daily on survival. We deserve better.

To witness or to even go through acts of oppression—directed against the marginalized, the oppressed and not experience genuine shock is to surrender a vital part of one's humanity.

Everyone deserves to be resourced. . not just some. The CLAP Weekly newsletter pauses shortly during the summer but we are always uplifting our families and this summer spotlighting a phenomenal force and next generation who was instrumental with CLAP coordination of community-led resources, the creation of Black Hygiene essentials to the unhoused community, :https://gem.godaddy.com/p/bf05fe1?pact=30470-191719150-019f2977-ced7-798d-b4da-d9a2027cdaeb-3f14d242c748beef516ba4ed04f9ee88d322510a&fbclid=IwY2xjawTrc4xwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6IRHjgR-NH5q89PiWCfsLL1Mq4EPFTOZKz8UlMV8Lz930026IPGNWkE8AuGQ_aem_8PO5nehQUAZq8ED9pWUdHA

The "whataboutism" is a form of distraction. It's a way to keep wrongs unchallenged and not focus on the actual people who created the wrongs.

It should be simplest, most natural thing in the world to want all souls free...unless you don't - Jaiya John

We have a right to exist and have access to basic needs. Over the years, CLAP has generated hundreds of CLAP Weekly newsletters dedicated entirely to connections that meet the actual, day-to-day realities of the Sactown community. CLAP Weekly returns soon so subscribe on the clapsac.com site

Consistently providing basic needs, skills share opportunities, and support to our community throughout the month. Check out their calendar if you want to get involved.

This is happening this weekend for families with resources, food, games, and more with Imani Clinic! Saturday, August 15th-9:00 AM - 1:00 PM-Oak Park Community Center