Sanctuary DMV says their Venmo problems stems from charitable fundraising favoring large nonprofits over smaller community-based groups.

Led by Black and brown femmes, these organizers worked together in response to other crises, including the pandemic and the murder of George Floyd. They are again responding where governments or big-name nonprofits fall short.

Some of the grassroots groups have had to reduce the frequency of grocery deliveries and other essential services in recent months.

Nonprofit Serve Your City and the Ward 6 Mutual Aid Network are teaming up to make sure students are equipped for remote learning amid the pandemic.