Building New Tables: A Seven-Part Series (Accelerated Schedule)

When they dismantle systems, we don’t just rebuild—we reimagine. And we don’t wait.

This seven-part series explores what happens when we stop reforming broken systems and start building alternatives outside institutional frameworks. As federal contracts disappear and technical assistance is dismantled, we’re facing not just a crisis, but an opportunity to create what we’ve always imagined.

What to Expect

Each post tackles a different aspect of building community-led alternatives when institutional doors close. From hyperlocal action to documentation as resistance, we’re mapping out paths forward that don’t require permission.

Why the accelerated schedule? The political moment demands immediate action. People are losing resources NOW. Communities are being impacted NOW. I’m releasing these tools rapidly because we don’t have the luxury of time to build our networks and alternatives.

The Full Series:

1. When They Take the Funding, We Build New Tables – PUBLISHED MARCH 19, 2025
   A call to action for those who understand that systems change doesn’t end when the funding does.
2. They’re Dismantling Systems, We’re Building New Ones – PUBLISHED MARCH 24, 2025
   What happens when the administration starts dismantling systems for us? They free our energy.
3. Your Neighbor’s Name Is Your First Act of Resistance – COMING MARCH 28, 2025
   Hyperlocal action as the foundation of movement building. Why knowing names matters.
4. Distinguishing Discomfort from Danger – COMING APRIL 1, 2025
   The difference between feeling uncomfortable and facing actual danger—and why it matters for taking action.
5. Documentation as Resistance – COMING APRIL 5, 2025
   When systems try to erase progress, recording what works becomes a radical act.
6. Being Accountable to Each Other, Not Institutions – COMING APRIL 9, 2025
   Building networks of mutual accountability that replace institutional oversight.
7. From Pain to Purpose to Power – COMING APRIL 13, 2025
   How movements transform individual trauma into collective strength.

Join the Conversation

Each post ends with a specific question. Your responses will help shape subsequent posts in the series. Share your experiences in the comments or reach out directly—this series grows stronger with your voices.

About the Author

From sleeping under bridges to building frameworks that center those most impacted by homelessness, I’ve moved through systems as both insider and outsider. My work focuses on reconstructing systems, not humans.

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NEXT UP: “Your Neighbor’s Name Is Your First Act of Resistance” drops THIS FRIDAY, March 28th.