November Community Care Munch
November 18th 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM ∙ Columbus, OH
Good People. Good Food. Good Resources.
Community Care Munch: Community care isn’t just about knowing who to call when things go wrong. It’s about knowing what’s out there before you need it.
Curious about our Members Only events like Explorations Party, but not sure how they work or who to attend with? Or maybe you’re just looking for an excuse to eat some good food in better company? Either way, we’ve got you covered, boo. Ain’t no pre-party like a Munch pre-party and this November, we’re adding a little something extra.
Welcome to Community Care Munch, a special edition of The Autonomy Project’s Wicked Munch built around a simple idea: it’s good to know what’s out there before you or someone you love needs it. Come hang out, meet your fellow kinksters, grab some food, and explore the resources available to our community. We’re bringing together information about housing assistance, food access, housing support, legal assistance, healthcare, and more – so you can discover what’s available locally and regionally without having to search for everything yourself.
Community Care in Action: You don’t have to be in crisis to show up. Maybe you’ll discover a resource you’ve never heard of, learn something useful for a friend, or simply spend an evening connecting with good people. No crisis required – just curiosity and community.
Featured Activity:
🛂 The Community Care Passport
Pick up your passport and collect stamps as you explore different resource categories and learn about the kinds of support available. Think of it as a little adventure through the community resources you might need someday, or might be able to share with someone else.
What’s Out There? Your passport is a guide to exploring the resources available throughout our community. Here’s a preview of the kinds of support you’ll learn about.
🏠 Housing & Houselessness
Housing assistance, homelessness services, and support for people facing housing insecurity.
🥫 Food Access
Food assistance and ways to find food when money is tight.
⚖️ Legal Assistance
Places to start when you need legal information or support.
🏥 Healthcare & Wellbeing
Information about healthcare and other community support services.
💡 Financial & Basic Needs Support
Resources that may help with essential expenses and everyday needs.
And more! The exact organizations participating are still being finalized. Our goal is to connect you with useful starting points and help you discover what’s available in our wider community.
Explore. Learn. Connect. As you explore each resource category, collect your passport stamps and learn about the kinds of support available. You might discover a resource for yourself, find something useful for a friend, or learn about an organization you can recommend to someone else.
You don’t have to be in crisis or need anything specific to participate. Just bring your curiosity and leave with a better idea of where to start when you or someone in your community needs support.
Connection Is a Resource, Too – Know Your Community. Share What You Know: Community care isn’t just about showing up when things go wrong. It’s about knowing each other, sharing what we know, and making sure help is easier to find when it’s needed.
We hope to see you there! 💜
DETAILS
📅 Date: November 18th, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Wicked Eden, 2912 South High ST, Columbus Ohio 43207
🎫 Tickets: $5 for Members, $10 for Non-Members, $15 for Door Tickets
We recommend purchasing tickets in advance, this event always sells out!
WHAT WE’LL HAVE FOR YOU!
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Drinks! The bar will be open with a variety of sodas and mocktails to quench your thirst!
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Delicious food! When the urge to snack hits you, we’ve got you covered! We’ll be hosting a local food truck to serve up something wonderful!
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Comfy Spots! Places to sit and chill! Floor Pillows! Relaxing chairs. No shoes required (but you do you, boo)
- Community Care resource-share: From other orgs tabling, flyers, direct resources, etc. – it’ll be here! Let’s see what resources are all around us, and how to best access and benefit from them together in community.
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New friends! We’re the coolest spot in the city and it’s all because of the cool folks that call this place home.
ticket Details:
DRESS CODE
When it comes to attire, anything goes at Wicked Eden, we want you to feel comfortable and in the mood to have an adventure! Wicked Eden is a place where you can wear as much or as little as you desire. We want you to always feel comfortable expressing yourself in whatever ways you desire. We encourage you to go outside your comfort zone with festive, outrageous, or amazing clothing that you never get a chance to wear anywhere else.
VOLUNTEERS
We LOVE volunteers! Join our team of community volunteers, and you will find new friends, a support system and a tight knit center of empowerment. Once you have obtained membership as above, please check out the volunteering section of The Autonomy Project website.
By volunteering with us you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives, but you will also get perks such as discounted or free access to our events and classes, and most importantly, collaborative input in what we do here. Your ideas are important to us, and as a volunteer, we want you to feel like you’re part of our community: one that celebrates who you are and supports your journey.
HIGH POTENTIAL, NO PRESSURES
Our community thrives in a space where countless delightful interactions could happen, but none are obligated to occur. Think of it as “high possibility, low expectations.” Outside of our general requirements of respect, you are under no obligation to interact with anyone in any particular way. This makes our space ideal for new faces and seasoned community members alike.
HIGH POTENTIAL, NO PRESSURES
Our events aren’t the product of one person hosting a party for pay; they’re the result of a community coming together and creating something new. Everyone who attends is expected to co-create: money, time, energy, enthusiasm, work, intention, example, concern and/or awareness. Have ideas, games, art, music to share? Want to bring them to life with us?
A FOUNDATION OF TRUST
Our gatherings are magical because of trust. We fiercely protect each member’s privacy, encourage honest risk communication, and take diligent care of our shared environments. It’s our collective respect and integrity that fortify this safe space.
CLEAR AND PRESENT CONSENT
Upholding consent goes beyond preventing harm; it’s about affirming everyone’s freedom to fully and joyfully agree to their interactions. It’s through this affirmation that our spaces thrive with genuine, unreserved participation.
INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY
We’re committed to inclusivity. Our community is a tapestry of individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and social backgrounds, including all gender identities and expressions. We encourage everyone to engage with empathy and curiosity, always asking rather than assuming someone’s identity or preferences.
Our space is and always will be wheelchair accessible, with multiple spaces for varying sensory needs.
PLEASE NOTE:
No refunds will be given on ticket purchases. Address is provided to confirmed ticket holders after purchase. Wicked Eden is located on the south side of Columbus, approximately 10 minutes from downtown, and is one block away from a COTA bus stop.
ABOUT US
Wicked Eden is operated by The Autonomy Project, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to education, community building, and empowerment for individuals within the alternative sexuality community, sex work industry, and the LGBTQIA+ community. Our mission is to create a safe and inclusive space where individuals can freely express their sexuality and gender identity without fear of discrimination, judgment, or violence.