Help Cam and Xander move!
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Hi everyone! I'm raising money for my two very
good friends Cam and Xander. Cam and Xander
are in an emergency housing crisis and could
really use your help.
Cam and Xander currently reside in the outskirts of Chicago, and have been together for 4 years. They live with their two cats (Stella and Zucchini) and their dog (Kirby)!
Cam and Xander have had issues with their apartments over the last few years of renting from them. This past winter, they'd notice the seals on their windows were broken, creating ice to form on the windows and on the inside of the apartment on the walls. This caused the apartment to be unbearably freezing AND caused mold to grow from the constant wetness on the walls. After fighting for months for the complex to do something about this issue and receiving pushback, the complex retaliated with a notice of non-renewal for their lease that is ending in July.
The support that they have is limited near them. Cam's family has estranged themselves and harassed them, due to not supporting their partner being trans. Their only other option until last week, was to live with their mom, where their longtime childhood abuser lives. Despite how difficult that would be for them, Cam agreed to the arrangement until they had enough money to move into a new complex or home. Unfortunately, their mother redacted the offer and has started harassing both Cam and Xander, going as far as using their local law enforcement by making false accusations, as a way to intimidate them.
Cam is disabled and Xander is trans, which has made finding a job that doesn't discriminate against them incredibly difficult while dealing with everything else going on right this moment. Cam has recently accepted a job offer at a local Walgreens, but is afraid they won't have enough saved up to move by the time they're required to be out of their apartment.
All funds will help go towards moving expenses, requirements to sign a lease at another complex, and for any items they may need for their new place to call home. Our goal is to relocate Cam and Xander away from Chicago, to an environment where they can grow and have support for them. And most importantly, where they can feel safe.
Cam and Xander are aware that I am creating this fundraiser for them and have made an agreement and arrangement to receive all payments.
No one is more deserving than this sweet couple and if you're unable to donate, I do hope you at least share this and help it get some visibility.
Thank you for your time and I will keep this updated with any updates along the way!
Cam and Xander currently reside in the outskirts of Chicago, and have been together for 4 years. They live with their two cats (Stella and Zucchini) and their dog (Kirby)!
Cam and Xander have had issues with their apartments over the last few years of renting from them. This past winter, they'd notice the seals on their windows were broken, creating ice to form on the windows and on the inside of the apartment on the walls. This caused the apartment to be unbearably freezing AND caused mold to grow from the constant wetness on the walls. After fighting for months for the complex to do something about this issue and receiving pushback, the complex retaliated with a notice of non-renewal for their lease that is ending in July.
The support that they have is limited near them. Cam's family has estranged themselves and harassed them, due to not supporting their partner being trans. Their only other option until last week, was to live with their mom, where their longtime childhood abuser lives. Despite how difficult that would be for them, Cam agreed to the arrangement until they had enough money to move into a new complex or home. Unfortunately, their mother redacted the offer and has started harassing both Cam and Xander, going as far as using their local law enforcement by making false accusations, as a way to intimidate them.
Cam is disabled and Xander is trans, which has made finding a job that doesn't discriminate against them incredibly difficult while dealing with everything else going on right this moment. Cam has recently accepted a job offer at a local Walgreens, but is afraid they won't have enough saved up to move by the time they're required to be out of their apartment.
All funds will help go towards moving expenses, requirements to sign a lease at another complex, and for any items they may need for their new place to call home. Our goal is to relocate Cam and Xander away from Chicago, to an environment where they can grow and have support for them. And most importantly, where they can feel safe.
Cam and Xander are aware that I am creating this fundraiser for them and have made an agreement and arrangement to receive all payments.
No one is more deserving than this sweet couple and if you're unable to donate, I do hope you at least share this and help it get some visibility.
Thank you for your time and I will keep this updated with any updates along the way!
Organizer and beneficiary
Kari Bearden
Organizer
Naperville, IL
Hannah Drake
Beneficiary