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CDC Mutual Aid Network
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The CDC Mutual Aid Network was established in direct response to the sudden and widespread layoffs at the CDC, aiming to support and uplift those affected.
Learn more at: https://www.cdcresourceportal.org
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(...And if you agree with this sentiment, you may be happy to know we just added our "Always Thankful for Public Health" design to our merch store!) 😍 cdc-mutual-aid-network.printful.me
A light heather gray t-shirt with the words "Always Thankful for Public Health" printed on the chest in a dark blue font. The font is accompanied by a green olive branch with olives, and an orangey-red oak branch with acorns. A black cotton grocery bag with the words "Always Thankful for Public Health" printed on both sides. The font is shades of maroon, yellow, and green. The text is accompanied by a green olive branch with olives, and an orangey-red oak branch with acorns.
November 26, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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We are ALWAYS thankful for public health, for public health workers, and of course - for all of you!!
A font-based image that reads "Always Thankful for Public Health" with a green olive branch and a orange-red branch of oak leaves and acorns.
November 26, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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Are you in your "Save CDC" Era (like we are?) Check out the new merch we released this week: cdc-mutual-aid-network.printful.me
Golden yellow t-shirt with blue writing that says "In my Save CDC Era"; text is surrounded by 4-pointed stars in shades of blue. Green short-sleeve t-shirt with dark green text that says "Introverted but willing to discuss public health." Black cropped feminine cut hoodie with green text that says "In my Save Public Health Era"; text is surrounded by 4-pointed stars in shades of green. Blue short-sleeved t-shirt with dark purple text that reads "Public Health Nerd." across the chest.
November 24, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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On this Public Health Thank You Day, we're INCREDIBLY thankful for public health workers around the world - And of course, current and former CDC workers and CDC leaders. In many ways, our work and experience is needed now more than ever. We see you and we appreciate you!
November 24, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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CDC Mutual Aid Fund passed two milestones this month:
1. We have raised (and will fully distribute) over $100K to fired and furloughed CDC employees since April, thanks to our generous donors.
2. We have had an *800% increase in applications for assistance* since August.
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An infographic about the CDC Mutual Aid Fund, including data as of November 11th: 480 applications received since April 2025, with an 800% increase from August-October. More than $100K raised, most of which has already been distributed. We're raising our fundraising goal to $250K by the end of the year.
November 16, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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We're retiring our wildly popular spooky CDC merch in the next few days - If you haven't grabbed a shirt or bag yet, now is your chance!! cdc-mutual-aid-network.printful.me
A dark grey t-shirt on a white background. The text on the shirt says "There's nothing spookier than a future without CDC" surrounded by illustrations of a cat, a bat, a ghost, a rat, and a spider and spider web.
November 6, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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Someone in our CDC fam said "There's nothing spookier than a future without CDC" this week, so we had to make some art about it.

So... What do YOU think is the spookiest part of a future without CDC?
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September 27, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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Our CDC Mutual Aid Network merch store is live. Featuring products designed by CDC artists! cdc-mutual-aid-network.printful.me All proceeds will go to recently fired or RIFed CDC employees.
Image features a soy wax candle in a glass jar. The candle label features a messy filing cabinet with papers flying everywhere, and a pile of papers on fire. The label reads "Smells like DATA CHAOS" A white mug with green handle and inside; Text of the mug says "FAFO IS NOT A GOOD PUBLIC HEALTH STRATEGY" on both sides of the mug.
September 26, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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Also: We're about to launch a new way to support the CDC Mutual Aid Fund. 👀 Watch this space!! #PublicHealthProtectsUsAll #NoQuacksAtHHS #DataDriven #Merch
A person with melanated skin holds a coffee mug with two hands. The mug has an image of an umbrella with the words "Public Health Protects Us All" written under it. A green t-shirt with a colorful bar graph and the words "That wasn't very data-driven of you" across the chest The back of a grey car with a square bumpersticker that reads "NO QUACKS AT HHS." In the center fo the bumper sticker is an image of a duck on a yellow background with a red X symbol.
September 26, 2025 at 3:47 AM
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In response to the recent violence towards public health professionals and the CDC community, Christopher D. Jones, PhD, LCSW, an experienced trauma therapist & former CDC leadership. will lead a free group to support those impacted.

Register: [email protected]
September 9, 2025 at 4:23 PM