Mask Bloc 616

Masc Bloc 616 is a mutual aid organization providing high-quality masks to the Grand Rapids community

04/08/2025

We need your help! In an effort to improve our response time we're looking to add more people to our delivery and social teams!

Please DM us to let us know you're interested or visit our volunteer interest form for more info!

02/05/2025

FREE RAPID TESTS NOW AVAILABLE FROM MASK BLOC 616! Check out our updated request form for new mask options, rapid test availability, and more! We expect a high demand for these items, so please be patient with our team as we work to address your order!

Visit maskbloc616.org and click on our mask request form to get started!

01/30/2025

The opioid crisis is a public health emergency, but there is a way forward: harm reduction. Instead of punishment and stigma, we need to utilize strategies that save lives and support people, *no matter where they are in their journey*.

Harm reduction works because it meets people where they are without judgment. Naloxone, syringe access, and safer use education prevent overdose deaths and reduce the spread of disease. These services also create opportunities for connection - helping people access healthcare, housing, and support when they’re ready. Recovery isn’t one-size-fits-all, and harm reduction ensures people have the tools they need to stay alive and make informed choices.

Most importantly, harm reduction treats people with dignity. Everyone deserves safety, respect, autonomy, and the chance to live another day. The opioid crisis isn’t just about drugs - it’s about your community members' health, social justice, and human rights.

redproject.org | 616.456.9063

11/09/2024

When you wear a mask, you normalize the action of masking and make it safer for folks to mask for whatever reason. You also prevent the ongoing spread of COVID-19 which STILL disproportionately impacts marginalized communities (the very people you're trying to show solidarity with when you wear a blue bracelet).

We're here to make masking easy. Visit our link tree for updated information on masking, how to get free masks, and more. If you're holding an event or organizing in the area and want to offer free masks for your event, please reach out.

11/07/2024

If you're looking for ways to proactively build community as an act of resistance to the election results, masking is a crucial step to ensure you can involve your disabled community members in your organizing. Masking in your day-to-day life is an easy way to identify other folks who care about the well-being of the community and it normalizes the act of masking for any protestors / disabled people who have no choice but to mask.

We urge you to share this with your fellow organizers and consider masking during this crucial time. It has never been easier to mask -- we can get you high-quality masks for free (and we can even supply you with extras for any organizing events you're planning!) Please reach out if you have any questions about starting up masking again, or if we can help make your community events safer.

PS: If you've been masking all along, thank you. We'll be here for you no matter what the future brings, supplying high-quality masks and COVID supplies to keep you safe.

08/15/2024

WE'RE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS!

Mask Bloc 616 is entirely volunteer-led, and we'd love for our team to grow to reflect the community we live in (that's where you come in!) We offer flexible tasks based on your skill set and availability. For more info, please check out our volunteer interest form at linktr.ee/maskbloc616

If you have any questions or concerns about volunteering with us please reach out via DM or email us at maskbloc616@proton.me and we'll be happy to help.

08/14/2024

Hello friends 👋💕 A local community member is in need of our support! Charlie is a q***r, trans, disabled individual who is currently experiencing homelessness. His platforms are shown on the image above and remember to put “support 💜” (purple heart) in the notes of any funds sent!
You can also find its GFM 🔗 in our linktree! or here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-charlie-secure-safe-housing ⭐️
Please share if you are unable to contribute!

08/07/2024

We need your feedback!

In order to strengthen our efforts and understand the needs of the people in West Michigan, we've created a community survey! Scan the QR code below or check the link below! 😷💙

Community Survey: https://forms.gle/JvTiS3u8NYZnjxH49

Vector Image of masked people is designed by Freepik! Check them out here: https://www.freepik.com

08/06/2024

We are deeply disappointed by the mask ban that's taken place in Nassau county. Mask bans are a pointless tool to disenfranchise protestors and are incredibly damaging to disabled people and their loved ones. Police should not be given the right to manage whether or not someone is masking "for the right reasons." Sending strength and courage to everyone who has been fighting this ban and who will continue to fight this ban and bans like it 💙

07/25/2024

Just a little reminder for you today 😘

07/18/2024

How to protect yourself and your community: 1. Order Masks 2. Wear Masks (it's just that easy!)

👉 Visit linktr.ee/maskbloc616 to start your order today!

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Grand Rapids, MI

Website

http://linktr.ee/maskbloc616, https://maskbloc616.org/

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