The Occupy Wall Street movement that has captivated the minds of frustrated citizens around the world passed the one-month mark this week, and it shows no signs of letting up. On the contrary, the band of protestors at Zuccotti Park in lower Manhattan have dug-in, establishing what is starting to look like a small town. Complete with a kitchen, library and sleeping areas, the occupiers are proving the longevity of their cause.

From daily meals to educational sit-ins, the occupiers have plenty to do between protests. While the movement has come under fire for lacking a clear focus, the encampment in Zuccotti Park in many ways allows the demonstrators to establish the kind of society they are advocating for. Donations for food are suggested, but not required. Meetings are communal and democratic. After a near-eviction last week, the occupiers clean the park themselves. Occupy Wall Street is beginning to look like a functioning community.

The occupiers have amassed hundreds of thousands from a variety of sources, and receive hundreds of shipments of supplies every day. With the park too small to hold everything, much of the protestor’s loot is being kept at United Federation of Teachers storage facility not far from Zuccotti.