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=Metroplex Equal Rights Coalition=
=Metroplex Equal Rights Coalition=
====Mission Statement====
===Mission Statement===
Creating affordable and sustainable living through the reclamation and renovation of locally owned properties and businesses.
Creating affordable and sustainable living through the reclamation and renovation of locally owned properties and businesses.


====Vision Statement====
===Vision Statement===
We will ensure equitable access to necessities like clean food and water, electricity, healthcare, employment, and legal representation for all Seattleites, especially those most in need.
We will ensure equitable access to necessities like clean food and water, electricity, healthcare, employment, and legal representation for all Seattleites, especially those most in need.


===Summary===
===Summary===
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by [[Relay|Silas Rojas]], MERC looks to buy and refurbish properties in the Bargain Basement district. Instead of reselling or raising rent, the properties are provided in a rent-controlled manner to previous tenants and individuals or families in need.  
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by [[Relay|Silas Rojas]], MERC looks to buy and refurbish properties in the Bargain Basement district. Instead of reselling or raising rent, the properties are provided in a rent-controlled manner to previous tenants and individuals or families in need.
 
Officially founded on July 31st, exactly 1 year after [[Relay|Silas's]] first run with ShadowHaven, MERC's first acquisition was [[The Kingston Building]], named after an infamous [[King Beef|runner]].


===Goals===
===Goals===
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===Leaders===
===Leaders===
The board of directors shall have a two year term. The board will ensure that the residents it serves have representation on the board. To that end, the board shall include voting members from socially-marginalized groups within the community.
All board meeting notes will be made public. If any community member feels like they or their interests are not represented, they may petition to present their considerations in person or remotely via video link. Additionally, community members may petition for new members to join the board at semi-annual meetings to ensure that their needs are met.
'''Board of Directors:'''
'''Board of Directors:'''
* [[Relay|Silas Rojas]] - Executive Director
* [[Relay|Silas Rojas]] - Executive Director
* BOARD POSITION CURRENTLY OPEN
* [[Sarah Snow]]
* BOARD POSITION CURRENTLY OPEN
* [[Eli Johnson]]
* BOARD POSITION CURRENTLY OPEN
* BOARD POSITION CURRENTLY OPEN
* BOARD POSITION CURRENTLY OPEN
* BOARD POSITION CURRENTLY OPEN
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!Donor Name
!Donor Name
!Total Donation Amounts
!Total Donation Amounts
!Notes
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|[[Relay|Silas Rojas]]
|[[Relay|Silas Rojas]]
|250k + 100k in collected donations.
|250k + 100k in collected donations.
|Facilitated the purchase of [[The Kingston Building]].
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==Narrative Significant Runs==
==Narrative Significant Runs==
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{{ContactRuns}}
=ShadowGrid Comments=
=ShadowGrid Comments=
 
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Latest revision as of 12:55, 30 July 2021

MERC
Merc.png
a better Seattle for ALL.
Connection1
Type501(c)(3)
Player May JoinYes
HealthGrowing
Area of OperationBargain Basement


Metroplex Equal Rights Coalition

Mission Statement

Creating affordable and sustainable living through the reclamation and renovation of locally owned properties and businesses.

Vision Statement

We will ensure equitable access to necessities like clean food and water, electricity, healthcare, employment, and legal representation for all Seattleites, especially those most in need.

Summary

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by Silas Rojas, MERC looks to buy and refurbish properties in the Bargain Basement district. Instead of reselling or raising rent, the properties are provided in a rent-controlled manner to previous tenants and individuals or families in need.

Officially founded on July 31st, exactly 1 year after Silas's first run with ShadowHaven, MERC's first acquisition was The Kingston Building, named after an infamous runner.

Goals

The organization intends to expand its services to include:

  • Supporting legal paths to SINner status.
  • Supporting local small business ownership--especially those businesses that provide services or are owned by underserved communities.
  • Subsidized mental and physical health care for citizens in need, including addiction services.
  • Additional housing purchases and renovations.

Major Locations

NameArchetypeOwnerMetroplexNeighborhoodBackground CountNoise
The Kingston BuildingMedium Apartment BuildingRelaySeattleBargain Basement23

Leaders

The board of directors shall have a two year term. The board will ensure that the residents it serves have representation on the board. To that end, the board shall include voting members from socially-marginalized groups within the community.

All board meeting notes will be made public. If any community member feels like they or their interests are not represented, they may petition to present their considerations in person or remotely via video link. Additionally, community members may petition for new members to join the board at semi-annual meetings to ensure that their needs are met.

Board of Directors:

  • Silas Rojas - Executive Director
  • Sarah Snow
  • Eli Johnson
  • BOARD POSITION CURRENTLY OPEN
  • BOARD POSITION CURRENTLY OPEN
  • BOARD POSITION CURRENTLY OPEN
  • BOARD POSITION CURRENTLY OPEN
  • BOARD POSITION CURRENTLY OPEN

Background

Allies

Enemies

Current Status

Donation Summary

Donor Name Total Donation Amounts Notes
Silas Rojas 250k + 100k in collected donations. Facilitated the purchase of The Kingston Building.

Members

Contacts

NameConnectionArchetypeProfession
Sarah Snow3FixerFundraiser and Housewife

PCs

NamePositionFaction Rep
DelphiBoard Member23

Narrative Significant Runs

NameGMMetaplotDate of Run
Skin in the GameSarcarian21 July 2082


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