Fundraiser for Jonathan Peck
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This GoFundMe was established on behalf of Jon Peck by his friends and the People. Jon is a friend, mentor, community leader, passionate activist, and much so more. Even with his own experience of being a Black man in America, he has devoted himself for the fight towards equality of marginalized communities. He fights for BiPoc, Black Trans Women, all Trans people, Incarcerated people, unhoused populations, food insecurity, and so much more.
Jon has a kindest soul and teaches us new things everyday. He brings new perspectives to the work that we are doing and sheds light on issues or ideas that we may not have been fully aware of. He leads with love and care and his opinions and thoughts are a breath of fresh air while we navigate a difficult environment. He somehow has an immense capacity to hold space for people even while he continuously faces physical and emotional trauma everyday on the streets. We admire him and look up to him. He is an incredible human leading us and now that he needs us, we have to show up for him.
Below, we detail the events that lead to Jon’s injuries, followed by the list of expenses we hope to cover with your help.
On December 11, 2020, in New York, Jon Peck marched in solidarity with detainees at the Bergen County Jail who have been on hunger strike protesting their mistreatment at the hands of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). At about 4:00 PM that afternoon, a driver (a woman from Queens named Kathleen Castillo) rammed her car into the crowd of about 50 protesters leaving at least six people injured — including Jon, who was injured. None of the police officers present acted as first responders to check whether the injured protestors were bleeding, hurt, dead or alive. The physical pain and injuries from that incident that Jon sustained are accompanied by the psychological trauma of first having been viciously attacked by a fellow civilian who showed no concern for the life of those protesting, and then being abandoned by the authorities designated and paid by tax dollars to “protect and serve.” The emotional harm done by this double violence has made Jon’s recovery that much more challenging.
We, the People, are trying to raise $3,914 to cover Jon’s expenses while he recovers and make sure that it is sustainable for him to keep fighting for Black Liberation.
Funds raised will go towards the following:
-Medical expenses- hospital bills- $1,939
-Physical therapy/acupuncture- $1,600 ($100/session, twice a week for 2 months)
-Transportation expenses- $375
-Total - $3,914
We ask you to join us in showing up for the man who never fails to show up for others. We love you, Jon!
–The People
Jon has a kindest soul and teaches us new things everyday. He brings new perspectives to the work that we are doing and sheds light on issues or ideas that we may not have been fully aware of. He leads with love and care and his opinions and thoughts are a breath of fresh air while we navigate a difficult environment. He somehow has an immense capacity to hold space for people even while he continuously faces physical and emotional trauma everyday on the streets. We admire him and look up to him. He is an incredible human leading us and now that he needs us, we have to show up for him.
Below, we detail the events that lead to Jon’s injuries, followed by the list of expenses we hope to cover with your help.
On December 11, 2020, in New York, Jon Peck marched in solidarity with detainees at the Bergen County Jail who have been on hunger strike protesting their mistreatment at the hands of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). At about 4:00 PM that afternoon, a driver (a woman from Queens named Kathleen Castillo) rammed her car into the crowd of about 50 protesters leaving at least six people injured — including Jon, who was injured. None of the police officers present acted as first responders to check whether the injured protestors were bleeding, hurt, dead or alive. The physical pain and injuries from that incident that Jon sustained are accompanied by the psychological trauma of first having been viciously attacked by a fellow civilian who showed no concern for the life of those protesting, and then being abandoned by the authorities designated and paid by tax dollars to “protect and serve.” The emotional harm done by this double violence has made Jon’s recovery that much more challenging.
We, the People, are trying to raise $3,914 to cover Jon’s expenses while he recovers and make sure that it is sustainable for him to keep fighting for Black Liberation.
Funds raised will go towards the following:
-Medical expenses- hospital bills- $1,939
-Physical therapy/acupuncture- $1,600 ($100/session, twice a week for 2 months)
-Transportation expenses- $375
-Total - $3,914
We ask you to join us in showing up for the man who never fails to show up for others. We love you, Jon!
–The People
Organizer
Jonathan Peck
Organizer
New York, NY
