OUR PROJECTS
Emergent Fund
Offering microgrants of up to $1,500, this fund supports students and community organizers with urgent assistance for transitioning into stable housing and addressing critical, otherwise unmet needs by traditional resources.
“As a Black Trans person being stuck in an abusive household, I have always felt powerless. Never having the power to run even momentarily— from what I experience each and every day. This emergency grant gives me a chance— an opportunity. I’ll use it to pay for temporary housing and from there, I will work until I can afford permanent housing. This may be the beginning of my freedom. This is everything.”
“The ease of working with the Marronage Mutual Aid fund seriously helped to relieve stress and not add another burden that might have been difficult to deal with on top of financial and institutional stresses. The quick response time to my request and the ability to access funds without tons of steps made the aid especially helpful and supportive during a hectic time. It also gave me room to continue organizing and not allow institutional repression to accomplish its goals. Thank you to the organizers and administrators of the emergent fund!”
Tiny House Pilot Project
Launching 2025
Our pilot project will provide temporary housing in a tiny house bus for students and community organizers facing housing insecurity. This short-term solution, lasting 1–3 months, offers a safe space while they transition to more stable, long-term housing.
We see this emergent tiny house pilot as a bold step toward innovative housing solutions. By reducing harm and fostering stability, we aim to inspire community land trusts, nonprofits, and allies to address urban homelessness with compassion and action.
“Throughout this school semester, I’ve faced significant challenges, grappling with homelessness and financial instability. Without the invaluable support of these individuals, I wouldn’t be standing where I am today. Whenever I’ve needed assistance with housing funding they have consistently extended their help. I was able to be fully housed for 2 months after I lost my housing and I was able to save money during this time for work. This Project has been instrumental in making housing financially accessible for me. As an independent student without parents to lean on, this project has not only provided crucial financial support but has also instilled in me a belief that graduation is possible. Their unwavering assistance has given me hope and made me feel less alone in my academic journey.”
