Radical Love Foundation

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Community care for abolitionist futures

Radical Love Foundation builds mutual aid networks, engages in political education, and supports direct service.

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A bold, oversized heart-shaped mosaic made from tiny fragments of broken red, gold, and deep purple glass, each shard carefully arranged into the words “Radical Love” across the center. The mosaic rests against a rough, charcoal-gray concrete wall covered with faint chalk outlines of community-centered symbols like books, megaphones, and open hands. Late afternoon natural light slants in from the left, creating sharp contrasts and sparkling highlights on the glass surface, while the background falls into a soft blur. Photographic realism, eye-level composition, and a slightly wide-angle lens create a powerful, grounded atmosphere that feels determined, unapologetic, and full of transformative energy, perfectly embodying abolition and community care without showing any people.
A sturdy wooden table covered with a carefully organized spread of mutual aid essentials: neatly stacked brown paper grocery bags with handwritten labels, rows of fresh produce in reusable cloth sacks, envelopes stamped “Emergency Grants,” and a small, well-worn notebook open to a bold header reading “Community Care Plan.” The table sits in front of a large window framed by exposed brick, with overcast daylight softly illuminating the scene and creating gentle shadows underneath each object. Photographic realism with a shallow depth of field keeps the focus on the supplies while the background of blurred urban rooftops hints at a dense city. Captured at a slightly elevated angle, the mood is practical, urgent, and hopeful, emphasizing direct service and mutual support.

About

Founded by former NYC Councilmember for Central Harlem, Kristin Richardson Jordan (aka KRJ), the Kristin for H.A.R.L.E.M. foundation publicly doing business as the Radical Love Foundation advances “radical love” through mutual aid, youth leadership, microgrants, and community partnerships rooted in Black radical traditions of care and collective power.

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A stack of radical political education materials arranged on a matte black metal shelf: vividly colored books with titles about abolition, transformative justice, and community organizing, alongside a thick spiral-bound zine titled “Central Harlem Study Group.” A pair of highlighters and sticky notes are scattered on top, with bold annotations visible on an open page. The shelf stands against a textured off-white wall, with a bright desk lamp casting warm, focused light from the upper right, creating crisp shadows and a sense of intensity. The photographic image is shot at eye level, using a narrow depth of field that keeps the central books tack-sharp while softly blurring the edges. The overall atmosphere is bold, studious, and insurgent, conveying political education as a tool for liberation.

Mutual aid distribution supports neighbors with groceries, hygiene supplies, and emergency cash, prioritizing Black, brown, trans, and disabled community members.

A row of community grant folders spread across a dark walnut desk, each thick kraft-paper folder stamped in large, ink-brush letters with words like “Housing Justice,” “Youth Art,” “Healing Spaces,” and “Co-op Groceries.” Colorful sticky notes protrude from the edges, and a black fountain pen rests diagonally across one folder, leaving a fresh signature line still glistening with ink. The desk is set near a large city-facing window at golden hour, with warm sunlight streaming in, catching dust motes in the air and creating long, dramatic shadows. Shot from a low, side angle in photographic realism, the composition uses the rule of thirds to emphasize the folder labeled “Housing Justice.” The mood is focused, decisive, and empowering, highlighting grantmaking as a direct investment in community care.

Political education circles explore abolition, transformative justice, and community safety strategies through teach-ins, reading groups, and popular education workshops.

An intersecting network of bold, painted lines in deep red, indigo, and bright yellow sprawls across a large, weathered plywood board, forming a stylized neighborhood map labeled “Central Harlem Community Partnerships.” Small wooden blocks painted as tiny buildings, libraries, and community gardens are placed at key intersections, connected by thin pieces of crimson yarn that stretch between them like veins. Overhead industrial-style pendant lights cast a warm, even glow, making the colors rich and saturated while soft shadows define the textures of wood and paint. Captured from a slightly elevated, three-quarter angle with full sharpness, the photographic scene feels strategic, creative, and visionary, symbolizing interconnected community partnerships and abolitionist infrastructure without depicting any people.

Direct service clinics connect residents with housing support, legal referrals, mental health care, and on-site childcare in welcoming, accessible spaces.

A bold, oversized heart-shaped mosaic made from tiny fragments of broken red, gold, and deep purple glass, each shard carefully arranged into the words “Radical Love” across the center. The mosaic rests against a rough, charcoal-gray concrete wall covered with faint chalk outlines of community-centered symbols like books, megaphones, and open hands. Late afternoon natural light slants in from the left, creating sharp contrasts and sparkling highlights on the glass surface, while the background falls into a soft blur. Photographic realism, eye-level composition, and a slightly wide-angle lens create a powerful, grounded atmosphere that feels determined, unapologetic, and full of transformative energy, perfectly embodying abolition and community care without showing any people.

Community grantmaking offers small, flexible funds to grassroots organizers, artists, and neighbors leading creative projects that grow safety and solidarity.

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123 Example Street, San Francisco, CA 12345(123)-456-7890

Monday–Friday 10–4pm EST weekly