MERC

MERC

a better Seattle for ALL.
Connection	1
Type	501(c)(3)
Player May Join	Yes
Health	Growing
Area of Operation	Bargain 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

Name	Archetype	Owner	Metroplex	Neighborhood	Background Count	Noise
The Kingston Building	Medium Apartment Building	Relay	Seattle	Bargain Basement	2	3

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
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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

Name	Connection	Archetype	Profession
Sarah Snow	3	Fixer	Fundraiser and Housewife

PCs

Name	Position	Faction Rep
Delphi	Board Member	23

Narrative Significant Runs

Name	GM	Metaplot	Date of Run
Skin in the Game	Sarcarian		21 July 2082