SUNY New Paltz Mutual Aid

Welcome to SUNY New Paltz Mutual Aid.

We are a collective that grew out of our campus’ UUP chapter and in response to the changes and strains created by the COVID-19 pandemic. A few of us were concerned with what we saw as intense care burdens falling on members of our campus community generally, because of pandemic-related life and work changes, and specifically if one (or a family member/partner) got sick.

During a time when many institutions cannot or will not meet the challenges of the moment, we decided to do what we could to help one another: To just show up.

In the tradition and spirit of mutual aid societies, we have started a simple volunteer service for colleagues in need. There are opportunities to assist and seek assistance. We welcome you to join us—with whatever you have to offer or need from the collective.