Sonder
As power in the upper structures consolidates and concentrates the wealth, The People are becoming more aware and seeing the truth for what it is - that individualism does not serve wellness amongst the working class.
Alternatively, communities striving to collaborate with each other have become beacons of hope and assistance to the needs of so many.
The People’s Medic strives to connect groups from various walks of life and overall objectives. There is no struggle of the working class that should be dismissed. Be it the closing of schools to the opening of data centers, from the food deserts to the lack of assistance to our houseless neighbors amongst other struggles, all should be addressed.
It simply takes a look and a moment of an exchange with one of the people living in these difficult situations to see the drive that it takes to simply remain alive. We currently have people forced to live in precarious, deadly circumstances. They seek refuge from our harsh climate in public spaces when they can, ranging from parks to being under bridges, in drains underground, culverts, pipelines, or even washes. However, these spaces can result in perilous close calls or even no escape at all due to flash floods, chemical dumps, or other means. It is far easier to look away. We can hide our exposure to this “gritty” side of our illuminated city… but the consequence is lives left in indigence. If we all choose to see, to truly look at the houseless, we can understand the concept of sonder. People with stories, tales, laughter, sadness, pain, joy, excitement, fear, and the entire gamut of human emotions can be felt.
People living on the streets can be workers that lost their jobs, someone that fell ill and had no support, chronic pain survivors, someone with a disability, elderly, middle aged, or young teens that have been struggling to find a place to belong, an identity, and a warm abode to recover and rest.
Many are constantly moving just to stay away from Police, Criminal Organizations, Human Traffickers, ICE, or other groups of risk.
The shelters are not sufficient, the services are not enough.
That’s where you will find us, filling a tiny portion of this enormous need, helping the sick, the vulnerable, and those who simply need acknowledgment that they deserve to live and it is their human right to have the necessary means to do so. That's when groups of volunteers are imperative, such as those equipped with medical knowledge or those there to support. I invite you to join our community.