The Rising Phoenix Decatur is a grassroots movement in Decatur, Illinois, uniting neighbors to have positive mental health and well-being for all. Through trauma-informed programming, emergency resources, and intergenerational healing initiatives, we provide adults and youth with safety, skills, and support to live a better life. Our programs build confidence and leadership, while our community network creates lasting change.
Together, we rise from adversity to hope.
Current Mutual Aid Projects
These are the current mutual aid projects I'm working on in Decatur, Illinois. As this group grows, I'll be adding more. If you have a mutual aid project that you'd like my help with, please email me. I'm always looking for ways to help my neighbors!
Proudly Supported by Special Little Whiskers Kitten Rescue!
The Rising Phoenix is proudly sponsored by Special Little Whiskers Kitten Rescue!
Together we:
- Comfort & empower you to have stronger mental health thanks to our cat-assisted therapy programs.
- Provide rescue cats with love and care
- Build a stronger Decatur for all living beings
"From whiskers to wings - we're transforming lives with hope, together."
(100% of adoption fees fund veterinary care, shelter operations, and community programming.)
Proudly Supported by Bre's Peephole Designs!
The Rising Phoenix is proudly sponsored by Special Little Whiskers Kitten Rescue!
Together we:
- Comfort & empower survivors through cat-assisted healing programs
- Provide rescue cats with love and care
- Build a safer Decatur for all living beings
"From whiskers to wings - we're transforming trauma into hope, together."
(100% of adoption fees fund veterinary care, shelter operations, and community programming.)
Digital Mutual Aid Group
This Facebook group group is maintained by The Rising Phoenix Decatur, a grassroots movement supporting survivors of domestic violence and building community resilience
Have something you need? Don't be afraid to ask! (You don't have to be involved with domestic violence to ask.)
Have something you don't need? Don't be too shy to offer!
Little Free Library
For the love of reading...
Whether it's while you snuggle with a cat or enjoy being by yourself with a nice drink, we collect gently used books from child - adult (clean romance too). These books are distributed for free throughout Decatur at little free libraries and events we participate in too.
Come grab a book and enjoy reading today!
Halloween Costume Swap & Shop
Collecting gently used Halloween costumes throughout August (contact me for drop off locations) so that kids can "shop" for one for free in September because we know times are tough and we believe every child deserves a spooktacular Halloween!
Decatur Period Pride: Breaking the Stigma
Join us each June in supporting women in need throughout the month of June! Your donations of pads, tampons, or liners will provide dignity and comfort to clients of New Vision Food Bank and Dove Domestic Violence Shelter. With 1 in 4 women struggling to afford period products, your contribution—whether dropped off at KC Finds (2809 N. Main St, Decatur), or ordered via our Amazon Wishlist—directly fights period poverty in our community. Let's work together to help ensure no woman in Decatur goes without these essential supplies.