We are a small group of people preparing to respond to an enormous event. As you might imagine, we are feeling very strapped for resources right now. We would appreciate any help you could give in the following ways.
Money
Donations can be made with paypal via northstarhealth(at)gmail(dot)com.
We can also accept checks made out to “Northstar Health Collective” sent to the following address:
NSHC (North Star Health Collective)
c/o C. Kutz
3124 11th Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Donations over $50 are tax-deductable.
Additionally, we have nifty shirts which you can order here!
Supplies
We’ll take just about anything you can throw our way – first aid supplies (enormous quantities of basic, disposable supplies like gloves & gauze are needed), herbal supplies, or equipment / furniture for the wellness center and clinic.
(Incomplete) Wish List
Clinic Supplies
- electric tea kettle (2 would be better)
- lots of cups
- water cooler
- small fridge
- toaster oven
- sheets
- lots of cloths
- cots/ camp bed (3-4)
- large wash basins
- 5 gallon buckets
- lots of wash cloths/towels
- tarps
- rope
- clean garden hose (200 feet if possible)
Wellness Center Supplies
- herbs (teas, dry herbs, tinctures, etc) such as ginseng, valerian, skullcap, hops, passionflower, catnip, chamomile, gotu kola, eucalyptus, kava kava, raspberry leaf, st. johns wort, peppermint, lavendar, cats claw, etc.
- tea mugs, tea balls, glasses, plates, bowls, spoons, forks, etc. (can be returned)
- refrigerator, microwave, air pots, etc. (can be returned)
- basic medical supplies (bandaids, ibuprofen, etc.)
- cleaning supplies such as dish soap, cleaning sprays, broom, dustpan, rags, etc.
- linens such as blankets, sheets, towels, washcloths, etc. (can be returned)
- furniture such as chairs, desks, couches, futons, pillows, etc. (can be returned)
- snacks such as fruits, vegetables, luna bars, crackers, etc.
- stress balls, play dough, etc.
- artwork for walls, plants, flowers, fountains, etc. (can be returned)
- zines on radical mental health
- picture books (can be returned)
- pencils, pens, paper, art supplies
- candles, aromatherapy, essential oils
- sunblock, lotions, etc.
- massage table (can be returned)
- television/dvd player (can be returned)
- radio/cd player (can be returned)
- yoga & meditation dvd’s (can be returned)
- relaxing music (can be returned)
- foot bath, epsom salts
- yoga mats (can be returned)
- rescue remedies/flower remedies
- comfy clean clothes
- people to staff the space
- someone to make free copies
Medical Supplies
- 10 cases assorted sizes roller gauze
- 15 cases assorted sizes non-sterile gauze pads
- 7 cases 4×4 sterile gauze
- 4 cases 4×4 non-stick gauze
- 1 case abd pads
- 3 cases tape
- 8 cases chemical ice packs
- 2 cases scrub sponges
- 10 cases assorted sizes adhesive bandages
- 10 cases elastic bandages
- 7 cases coban wrap
- 2 cases assorted sizes steri-strips
- 6- C- collars
- 6- SAM splints
- 12 -cases gloves (latex and nitrile)
- 3 BP cuffs
- 3 stethoscopes
- 2 glucometers ( with current strips)
- 6-8 digital thermometers (with sheaths)
- 3 multiuse vials 2% lidocaine
- 10 cases Emergen-C
- 2 sharps containers
- 4 “sharps shuttle” containers
- 1 case small biohazard bags
- 1 case large biohazard bags
- 2-One gallon Povidone iodine concentrate
- 2-One gallon Isopropyl alcohol
- 1-one gallon chlorhexidine
- lube
Email northstarhealth(a)gmail(dot)com with questions or to tell us you have something, or send items to the address listed above.
People
We need a lot of bodies to staff the wellness space & clinic, run in the streets, and provide logistical support. When the convention draws closer we will have a meeting (or several) to facilitate people plugging in, but in the mean time educate yourself through trainings and get involved by coming to meetings. Let us know what you have to offer.
