Help M Recover After Theft in NYC: Phone and Essentials

On the night of July 31st, my friend M was charging her phone and airpods at a charging kiosk on Hudson St, in Manhattan NYC. She accidentally fell asleep after a long day out in the heat, and by the time she woke up, her purse, phone, and airpods were stolen. She has opened a police report and has been following up using my cell phone when I'm at work, but we know they may not always be a reliable source of help. Plus, if the phone is a certain distance away from us by now (which it may be), there's really not anything they can do.

M is unhoused and getting her a phone is of the utmost importance. We need to make sure she has any form of security she can, and having no way to contact emergency services is unacceptable for an individual living outside. She is a trans woman, too, so there is an added level of vulnerability in her situation.

The monetary goal is not just for a phone. All of her cash, as well as her most precious personal belongings, were in her purse. There is no ID in the bag, so unfortunately it's as good as gone. Once met, the goal would ensure she has a new cell phone, headphones, bag, and cash for food and basic necessities (as well as replacing those precious belongings).

I would love to see this goal met quickly so I can know my friend is safer and can resume her normal life again. Any shares, especially direct, would be greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. I am an open book about this, I just want to help my friend.

Thank you <3