Welcome to Activist Care Circle!
Welcome! We’re so glad you’re here! We believe, to paraphrase Thich Nhat Hanh, that the best way to take care of the movement is to take care of the those in the movement. We are activists, just like you, and we've seen far too many wonderful, well-meaning people step away because of burnout and compassion fatigue, under normal conditions. These times are not normal. The current administration is doing it’s best, daily, to sow fear, doubt, hopelessness, and anxiety. We won’t let those seeds take hold.
We created Activist Care Circle to support those fighting for a better world. We combined our knowledge of organizing, training, mindfulness, and art to create an antidote to today’s chaos.
Activist Care Circle is that remedy. It's a place where activists can rest, learn, grieve, grow, and celebrate. A place for activists, by activists, because you deserve the care and comfort you seek for others.
Who we are and what we do
Activist Care Circle was created by two friends and fellow activists, Heather Thornton and Amy Branch-Lambert. We’ve been offering support to activists across the country since 2023. We are here to celebrate you and the work you do, as well as comfort you on the difficult days this work and this world bring.
We offer a free Zoom workshop (4th Monday of every month) and Substack newsletter every month to all subscribers. Each offering will have new ways to help you navigate the world today, make a difference, and take care of yourself while doing so. This is our contribution to the movement. We are here to support you.
Why Subscribe
Our monthly support newsletter and workshop will always be free to those who need it. It is our contribution to the movement. Our priority is your support, and a better world for us all.
If you are able to support our efforts, so that we may reach more people and build more support programs, we ask that you please consider a paid subscription or one-time contribution. For less than the cost of a latte each month, you can contribute to the effort of supporting those (supporting those) doing the work to uphold our democracy.
A paid subscription comes with a few extra perks too. In addition to the monthly workshop and newsletter, you will get a detailed workshop recap with resources. You will also receive an invitation to a monthly Zoom conversation and access to the ACC Substack chat room, where you can chat with us and other activists anytime. This feature is what we all wish facebook would be - a place to chat with like-minds and without trolls or oligarch overlords. Will you join us in creating a community of support?
Whether free or paid, we encourage you to subscribe. Taking care of yourself is act of resistance. They want you scared, alone, and hopeless. We will not let that happen! Join Activist Care Circle, receive support through this trying time, and be part of a growing community of dedicated, caring people. We saved you a seat.
With gratitude,
Heather and Amy
