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What is Apóyate SB?
Apóyate SB is a virtual mutual aid platform built to uplift the South Bay community through solidarity, resource sharing, and mutual support. This initiative will operate online via a website, allowing for real-time requests and offers of assistance, community-based resource sharing, and the facilitation of emergency financial aid. Over time, this system will not only provide immediate relief but also serve as a foundation for organizing, public health messaging, and deeper engagement in health justice efforts.
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The network will be bilingual (English and Spanish) and open to all residents of Santa Clara County, with Latinas Contra Cancer serving as the facilitator, moderator, and liability manager.
Request and offer medical support in real-time.
Share and access vital community resources.
Access financial aid through a Patient Emergency Fund.
Here’s what you’ll be able to do on the platform:
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Share information & critical health resources
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Coordinate the exchange of medical supplies and other essentials
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Support one another through community-based assistance
Apóyate SB Network will:
Increase access to essential medical and health-related resources without bureaucratic barriers
Foster stronger community connections by enabling residents to directly support each other
Reduce disparities in healthcare access by addressing urgent needs through grassroots solutions
Create an infrastructure for future community-led health justice organizing
Frequently Asked Questions
A mutual aid platform is a space where people come together to support one another by offering and requesting help based on needs, not profit. It’s grounded in trust and solidarity.
This platform is for anyone in the South Bay who wants to support or be supported, especially women and families in the Latin@ community.
We're working hard to launch Apóyate SB soon! Join the movement to be notified the moment it’s ready.
You’ll be able to create a profile, list the types of support you can give or need, and connect directly with others in your area.
It’s community-driven, bilingual, and designed by and for the people it serves, with cultural sensitivity and trust at its core.
Yes. Latinas Contra Cancer will moderate and facilitate all exchanges to ensure safety, privacy, and fair distribution of resources.
Not at all. The platform is designed to be simple, mobile-friendly, and easy to navigate for everyone.
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You’ll get early access to the platform, invites to special events, and curated community resources.
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