Eugene, OR: Share Fair Report-Back
Report on anarchist mutual aid event in Eugene, OR. Originally posted to the Dissonant Times. On Saturday, May 31st, the Neighborhood Anarchist Collective (NAC) hosted its second Share Fair of 2025 at the First United Methodist Church in Eugene. Over 500 people are estimated to have attended, which makes it one of the largest Share Fairs... Read Full Article

Report on anarchist mutual aid event in Eugene, OR. Originally posted to the Dissonant Times.
On Saturday, May 31st, the Neighborhood Anarchist Collective (NAC) hosted its second Share Fair of 2025 at the First United Methodist Church in Eugene. Over 500 people are estimated to have attended, which makes it one of the largest Share Fairs to date. Share Fair has provided free services and recreation for communities in Lane County for over seven years.
Attendees enjoyed hot food, haircuts, live music and play time in the kids area. There were two rooms worth of donations ranging from clothing and shoes, outdoor gear, housewares, books, and electronics.
Many other local organizations attended to provide services such as medical aid, housing resources, and pet care. To name a few, HIV Alliance provided STI testing and harm reduction supplies and Occupy Medical offered medics and first aid materials. RAVEN provided free foot washing and assisted in navigation of local services. Restored Connections Peer Center attended to reach out to those seeking support in recovery from addictions. Some incredible volunteers were available for mending and altering clothing, free hair cutting services, healing circles, massages, and workshops on plant identification, first aid, and chair yoga.
Solidarity Share Fair embodies the principle of mutual aid. For anarchists, this means a form of meeting each other’s needs free from hierarchies or stipulations. Participants and organizers alike gave what they could and took what they needed. Needing or wanting something alone is reason enough to receive it. If this is your vision for the world, or even for an afternoon, please sign up to volunteer or donate at https://neighborhoodanarchists.org/sharefair/
The next Share Fair is scheduled for August 24th. Please consider donating new or gently used survival supplies such as tents, sleeping bags, and tent repair kits to help us meet attendees needs for future fairs.
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