There are several ways you can support WSCO's work and the West Side community!
Please explore the links below to learn more.
DONATE
Your donation to WSCO supports our core organizing, advocacy, and community-building work, allowing us to respond to emerging needs, advance long-term campaigns, and continue building power on the West Side—including:
‣ Environmental & racial justice through community-led advocacy in Southport—addressing air quality, safety, and environmental harms in our industrial corridor
‣ Resident-driven land use and planning through the Land Use Action Circle—ensuring development decisions reflect community priorities, not displacement
‣ Cultural and economic vitality by supporting West Side small businesses and entrepreneurs through the West Side Business Coalition (WSBC)
‣ Community storytelling and memory by advancing reparative justice and legacy work through Flats to the Future. Honoring the histories, struggles, and contributions that shape who we are and where we’re going
‣ Leadership development and civic participation. Investing in residents, community governance, and collective decision-making
‣ Dignified and stable housing by supporting policies that keep West Side residents housed
Rapid Response Support
In October 2025, WSCO launched the Hummingbird Initiative. The Hummingbird Initiative is a community-led effort rooted in the West Side. It was created in response to increased immigration enforcement activity and the growing need for accurate information, legal observation, and collective care for our neighbors.
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Small Business Support Fund
We are creating this fund so we can act quickly and collectively to support our business community. Donations to this fund will directly support West Side businesses navigating financial hardship, helping them keep their doors open and continue serving our community during this moment and future crises.
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WSCO Rent Assistance Fund
Donations to this fund will directly support West Side (55107) residents who are renters facing financial hardship—prioritizing low-income households, families impacted by immigration enforcement or work disruptions, and neighbors at immediate risk of eviction or housing instability.