Restaurant Organizing Collective (ROC-DC)
ROC-DC is building power with restaurant workers in DC to create a more just, dignified and equitable restaurant industry.
Background
ROC-DC has been building power with restaurant workers since 2009. We are a small worker-led organization that utilizes base-building, organizing and worker-led advocacy to move our mission forward. We have a strong focus on community building and leadership development to strengthen our ability as a restaurant worker community to make the changes we want to see in our industry and in DC. ROC-DC is fully independent organization from ROC-United (circa June 2024).
Addressing the Current Moment
ROC-DC has been specifically equipped to support workers during crises, and have provided systems of support, training and mutual aid during the threats of Trump's first presidency, during the COVID-19 pandemic and currently under the federal occupation of Washington, DC that is putting so many of our members and restaurant workers at risk. ROC-DC has not only been providing necessary mutual aid support to our members, but also building out systems where workers can support one another during this time. We have provided comprehensive resources to restaurant owners/management supported members with creating Emergency Family Plans and provided ongoing community & healing spaces to share resources and stay in community during such a stressful and isolating time.
Becoming a Donor!
As a small, independent organization, your donation makes an incredible impact on supporting the longevity, sustainability and capacity of ROC-DC. We encourage supporters to become monthly sustainers to our work. If you would like your donation to be used for a specific program or mutual aid area, please specify! We thank you so much for your care and love for restaurant workers, especially during such a difficult time.
With solidarity & love,
Team ROC-DC! <3
Fundraisers
Official fundraiser
ROC-DC Event Sponsorship!
Deep Roots Grow Power Event Details
*** See Sponsorship Levels Below! To help us meet our fundraising goal of $25,000, we invite local partners, businesses, and community allies to stand with restaurant workers by sponsoring this event. Your sponsorship directly supports worker organizing, leadership development, and ongoing efforts to build a more just restaurant industry in Washington, D.C. See Sponsorship Levels below! Also please consider becoming a Bud (sustainting donor!) Bud Be a Bud! Support the steady, ongoing work of organizing that sustains worker power year-round. Donate or stay connected (no ticket included). Petal— $50 (Single Ticket) Be part of a powerful night celebrating worker organizing and community. Seed— $250+ Change starts with people coming together. Your support helps plant the seeds of worker power and collective action. Sprout — $500+ Your support helps worker voices grow stronger and brings critical issues into the spotlight. Blossom — $1,000+ You help worker power flourish in the fight for dignity, equity, and fair workplaces. Roots — $2,500+ You help lay the roots for a stronger, worker-led future grounded in dignity, equity, and collective power. Sponsorships can be made via card, check or ACH! You can pay via ACH or card at every.org/roc-dc . Contact sophie@rocdc.org for more info or questions on sponsorships or to make a pledge! Please note that sponsorships made via credit card will have a fee taken out!
- Raised
- $14,500
- Goal
- $15,000
14 supporters
DonateOfficial fundraiser
Restaurant Worker Mutual Aid Fund!
Restaurant workers have faced numerous hardships over the past year and are many workers are still struggling to make ends meet and support their families. ROC-DC has launched a Mutual Aid fund for restaurant workers who need additional cash support at this time. Please consider donating to directly support workers! 100% of these donations go to our mutual aid fund and will be distributed to DMV restaurant workers in need.
- Raised
- $640
- Goal
- $5,000
10 supporters
DonateDonors
- Executive Director Every Neighbor United for Food
I gave because I support a just, dignified, and equitable work environment for all who work in the industry. I also gave in honor of my parents who, themselves, were restaurant workers for many, many years.
Alana Eichner To the fundraiser: ROC-DC Event Sponsorship!ROC DC does some of the most powerful worker organizing in this city! We have been proud to be their comrades in the fight for many years and can't wait to support this new iteration of their growth!
Sam McFerran In great solidarity and admiration for the important justice work ROC-DC does for restaurant workers and their family. Rev. Sam McFerran - (First Congregational UCC Church of Washington)
Sarah Bessell To the fundraiser: ROC-DC Event Sponsorship!Washington Lawyers' Committee is excited to support ROC-DC! Thanks for all that you do for restaurant workers!
Bill Mefford I believe in the organizing work ROC-DC does among restaurant workers and I am deeply grateful. We need to support restaurant workers!
Suzanne Mears To the fundraiser: Restaurant Worker Mutual Aid Fund!Funding ROC-DC is critical. NOT having restaurants in DC? Unfathomable.
