Welcome to the Watertown Mutual Aid Network!

For Watertown, Massachusetts

See our Website: https://sites.google.com/view/watertownmutualaid 

In these fast-moving and uncertain times, it’s important that we show up for each other and build strong connections with our neighbors here in Watertown. We all have something to offer and we all have something we need. Please use our Mutual Aid Network to get help when you need it, help others when you can, and stay connected with our community.

How mutual aid works:

1. To request aid: If you are a Watertown neighbor in need of some support during this time, you have come to the right place. No ask is too big or too small. By filling out this form, you will be matched with someone who has offered to provide help with that need. Your information will only be seen by the Community Coordinator.

2. To offer help: Please share how you could help a Watertown neighbor. By filling out this form, the Community Coordinator will be able to share your contact information with a neighbor whose needs can be met by your offer. Please feel free to list as many offers as you wish.

3. Sign up for the weekly newsletter.

To see what other neighbors have offered or requested (or to fill specific needs), please see the Public Mutual Aid List. Please do not hesitate to ask for or offer anything, and we expect most neighbors to both ask for and offer aid. Aid may include: cleaning and safety supplies, personal care items, clothing, food and delivery, translation services, social support, care package, transportation, housing, storage, child care, activities for kids, dog walking, tutoring, and technology support.

Email or call Sophia, the Community Coordinator at watertownmutualaid@waysideyouth.org or 617-744-9585 for any questions or to remove yourself from the lists. If you do not feel comfortable filling out the form or need a translator, please call to be added to either list.

Additional resources:

• For resources such as food access, emergency funds, health & safety, housing, utilities, joblessness, elder care, etc., please visit the Watertown COVID-19 Resource Guide created by the Watertown Free Public Library.
• If you need further services or resources that cannot be fulfilled by the Mutual Aid Network or the Resource Guide (such as financial aid), please call the Watertown Social Services Resource Specialist (SSRS) Program at 617-744-9585. Our mission is to serve Watertown residents by connecting them to services and resources.

Help us build the Mutual Aid Network:

• Spread the word: Share with your friends and neighbors!
• Share your success story and feedback here.