It is Day 27 of the shutdown, and for the families depending on Head Start and WIC, the situation is urgent. This week, we must double down on our circle of support. My two cents is this: Move from concern to action on the local level. Advocate: Make that call to your Senators. Remind them of the Nov. 1st deadline for Head Start funding and the real-world costs of this impasse on our families. Support: Check on your Head Start or WIC-receiving neighbors. 

It is Day 13 of the shutdown, and what was an inconvenience for Washington has become a genuine threat to the stability of our neighbors' lives. This is no longer a political maneuver; it is a community crisis.

It's a tough week, my friends. We are now living through the shutdown, and for our neighbors who are federal employees, the stress on the family budget is immediate and real. The Hive Social Garden's mission is to help families navigate an ever-evolving world, and right now, that means being a resource and a support system. Remember, the Garden's whole purpose is to disrupt power-based violence through online access to community care and education. Advocacy is community care.

I've been keeping up with the latest news this week, and it’s a critical time for families as we face some major deadlines in Washington and roll out new security measures in our schools. It's so important for us as a community to stay informed so we can keep our families safe, financially stable, and engaged.