Breakfast is one of The Haven’s largest expenses, so Bellamy Shoffner coordinated the collection and donation of thousands of eggs and gallons of coffee for the Charlottesville day shelter.
Like crafting a pop-up children’s library at the Wildrock nature playscape in Crozet, or buying out a theater for free community showings of The Hate U Give, this was one of the many initiatives Shoffner has led in Charlottesville through her activism platform, Revolutionary Humans.
“I’ve learned that overall, the Charlottesville community is tight-knit, fiery, and selflessly committed to being and raising a generation of revolutionary citizens,” says Shoffner.
This summer, Revolutionary Humans is launching When We Gather, a virtual collective of parent activists helping each other avoid burnout while creating change.
The collective is the culmination of an activism career that began with Shoffner’s Hold the Line, a digital magazine exploring the intersection between parenthood and social justice.
Originally an effort to stand against hate, the publication connected Shoffner with friends and allies across Charlottesville.
“I didn’t expect a digital publication to turn into years-long relationships, but the strength of Revolutionary Humans supporters has made endless opportunities to evolve,” says Shoffner.
Like many Revolutionary Humans programs, Shoffner designed When We Gather so participants can fit activism into their family schedule. That’s why membership includes everything from a book club “paced for busy people,” to family-friendly activity ideas, to an annual virtual retreat for those who can’t get away from home.