My name is Tawi, and I’m reaching out for help for myself and my girlfriend. I know you’ve probably seen my fundraisers floating around before, and while I am still working doing art commissions, it’s hard for me to get hired anywhere in a wheelchair. Both my girlfriend and I are disabled and I myself am currently living in a food desert, where it’s nearly impossible to find affordable groceries, safe sidewalks, or reliable healthcare. The sidewalks in our area are so poorly maintained that my wheelchair motor is constantly at risk, it's the fifth time it's broken and everytime it breaks its a $500 repair, and the lack of accessible housing and medical care has made daily life a real struggle for me. Furthermore, the house that I’ve been staying in for the last year has five flights of stairs, including the first two to get into the building, and it’s been a nightmare getting in and out of the house with my wheelchair.

On top of all the expenses needed to move, I also have a sick kitty that I’m caring for, and the vet has recently located a tumor where her kidney is, and she’s continuing to pee blood even after her round of antibiotics, and she’s having an increasingly hard time keeping weight on.

Id like to move to a state where I can finally access better healthcare for me and my cat, find a place I can actually afford that’s not on the third floor, and live in a community where I can get around safely. The funds from this fundraiser will go directly toward moving expenses, car insurance, gas, securing a new place to live, and covering the gap in healthcare coverage during my transition. Some of you may recall when I was hatecrimed a year and some change back, where my belongings were trashed and my wheelchair and crutches were stolen, this money would also be going to help me find community in a more accepting area where I no longer have to live with strangers and be at risk for something like this happening again. Every bit of support will help us take this important step toward a safer, healthier, and more independent life.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read our story. Even if you’re not able to donate, just sharing our fundraiser means the world to us and brings us closer to our goal, and puts me in a more stable financial situation to complete the last year of my bachelor’s degree! Your kindness and support truly make a difference.