Mutual Aid is a type of organizing that aims to make our communities less dependent on the State by building support networks, sharing resources, and teaching new knowledge and skills. The Mutual Aid Committee has two current initiatives:

Houseless Aid at Hays St. Bridge Encampment: Every Sunday, we meet at the encampment for trash pickups requested by our houseless neighbors. One Sunday a month, we also distribute essential items like tents, sleeping bags, stoves, and sanitary items.

Code Busters: By request, the Code Busters help our elderly, disabled, and low-income neighbors maintain their lawns and homes for free to avoid harmful citations and fines from Code Compliance.

The Political Education Committee studies political and organizing theory to build a better world. We help fellow DSA members and the public gain a deeper understanding of what socialism is, its history, and how it can look in the present day. Join us at our Socialist Movie Nights to meet new people and learn about socialism!

The Labor Committee organizes workers at their workplaces to build working-class power. We act in solidarity with existing unions and also work to organize the unorganized by connecting workers to the knowledge and resources they need to start campaigns of their own. Currently, we’re organizing local Starbucks workers, working with AFT Local 67 to fight for safe schools, and picketing for a fair contract with the Musicians of the SA Symphony on strike.

The Membership Engagement Committee welcomes new members to our chapter and engages existing members. People are the driving force in any movement and we recognize that making them feel welcome and comfortable within our chapter is essential. We organize New Member Orientations and plan in-person and virtual events so members can socialize and get to know each other. We also help members and community stay up-to-date with weekly newsletter.

We Power SA fights for energy justice in San Antonio by taking on CPS Energy, San Antonio's not-so-public energy provider. Goals of this campaign include shutting down the Spruce Coal Plant and replacing it with clean renewable energy, supporting high-paying, permanent, and green union jobs, and advocating for an equitable rate structure.

Together, we stand up for energy democracy and a clean sustainable future for our city. Join the We Power SA Campaign to get involved in the fight for climate justice!