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Autonomous Base Collective · Philadelphia, PA

Gone into the mountains. Expect us.

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Autonomous is the founding Autonomous Base Collective (ABC) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — working alongside our neighbors to replace class relations with classless, self-governing communities through mutual aid, participatory social research, educational media, and open-source tools.

Everything for Everyone: All educational materials, methods, digital platforms (CMMNS), and mutual aid programs are provided to the public completely free of charge.
Autonomous ABC · 501(c)(3) Public Charity (EIN: 39-4044997)

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For Neighbors & Community Members in Philadelphia: If you or your neighbors need material resources, tool or equipment repair, conflict mediation, or community safety support, reach out below. We practice mutual aid and solidarity — never charity.

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Short Summary of the Need *How Time-Sensitive Is This? *Tell Us More About What's Going On *I agree to receive text messages (SMS) and phone calls from Autonomous ABC regarding my inquiry, support request, volunteer coordination, or partnership proposal. Message frequency varies based on your interaction with us. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP at any time to opt out or HELP for help. Consent is not required to submit this form.

For Individuals Wanting to Pitch In: Autonomous is a closed, invitation-only membership collective without bosses or member tiers. We don't accept membership applications — everyone who builds with us starts by volunteering on active projects, and invitations to membership come organically from working side by side.

For Collectives, Organizations & Independent Initiatives: In all collaborations, everyone keeps their autonomy — your group stays autonomous from us, and we stay autonomous from you. Reach out below to propose a joint project, resource exchange, co-hosted event, or ABC fostering partnership.

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Proposed Collaboration Title or Topic *What Shared Goals or Means of Liberation Could We Build Together? *I agree to receive text messages (SMS) and phone calls from Autonomous ABC regarding my inquiry, support request, volunteer coordination, or partnership proposal. Message frequency varies based on your interaction with us. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP at any time to opt out or HELP for help. Consent is not required to submit this form.

Direct Financial Solidarity

Monetary Contributions via BetterWorld

We process all monetary contributions through BetterWorld, a trusted, fee-transparent platform dedicated to public-interest nonprofits. Rather than embedding slow, tracking-heavy third-party widgets that compromise our data sovereignty and clean design, we link directly to our verified BetterWorld campaign.

100% Direct Allocation: Funds directly power community mutual aid, server hosting for sovereign software, physical space rent, and print materials.
Zero Executive Salaries: Autonomous has no bloated administrative overhead or executive compensations. All stewardship is transparent.
Instant Tax Documentation: Receive an immediate IRS-compliant tax receipt directly via email upon contribution.
Flexible Frequency: Make a one-time gift or set up a recurring monthly solidarity pledge to sustain our ongoing projects.

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Prefer Direct ACH or Mail?
If you prefer donating via check, ACH direct wire, or sovereign non-platform options, reach out directly to our stewardship circle at cmmns@autonomousabc.org for routing details.

Autonomous ABC — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA Entity No. 0014755717 · EIN: 39-4044997)
Autonomous ABC is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonstock nonprofit corporation incorporated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, organized and operated exclusively for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Strictly nonpartisan.

Contact: cmmns@autonomousabc.org · Ecosystem: AutonomousABC.org · ABCNetwork.info · CMMNS.io / Mutuali.net

Privacy & Data Sovereignty Notice: We never sell, rent, or share your personal information, email address, or mobile phone number with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging opt-in data and consent will never be shared with any third party.