We believe in voluntary cooperation to provide collective defense and support. We reject saviorism and practice solidarity, not charity. We believe these values are reflected in this document and invite others to read it: http://bigdoorbrigade.com/what-is-mutual-aid/

We support the abolition of all forms of incarceration and detention that are used to harm and oppress targeted communities. We support the decriminalization of migration and the liberation of all persons.

We seek to build a world without any form of hierarchy and therefore organize ourselves accordingly. We also oppose all systems that create hierarchical relationships such as capitalism, patriarchy, and white supremacy.

While we do accept the sharing of outside resources, we are careful of whom we lend our name, labor, affiliation, or endorsement. We would rather be entirely self supporting than risk the common welfare of the group. There is no room for personal gain in mutual aid, and it should forever remain nonprofessional. 

We believe in fostering autonomous mutual aid networks. The "autonomous" part indicates three shared commitments/tactics: 1) a focus on decentralized, local efforts forming a web of lasting community bonds without the need of politicians, corporation, or non-profit groups for mediation; 2) a resistance to hierarchical structures and organizing; and 3) a commitment to the idea that we build joy and power in forming bonds of solidarity with one another and organizing our lives in common while respecting personal autonomy. 

We do not provide volunteer or aid-request information to politicians, political parties, or nonprofits. We may choose consensual and careful collaboration that does not threaten to co-opt our autonomy or release information of others. 

We believe in building individual and collective power from below by achieving our goals without relying on governmental representatives, appealing to authorities, or cooperating with police. 

We believe individuals and groups should be able to determine actions that are appropriate for their context and will not condemn those who use tactics that are different from ours.