Hello everyone, I am Winni, a disabled trans woman. I am a member of my community who addresses food insecurity through meal programs and a community garden I run. I also do work in ecorestoration, where I do work that addresses the impacts of wildfire and flood.

The community garden I run. Our produce goes directly to people in need.

In October 2025, I had a tragic accident that resulted in the partial amputation of my left index finger. I am fortunate to not have lost more: the surgeons, other healers, my friends and I did all we can to save as much as possible, and I am immensely grateful for everyone's care and attention during this ordeal. This surgery has changed my life, and as a musician, it has been an incredible mental and physical challenge to overcome the loss of use in my left hand.

Me, playing cello before my injury.

Now that the worst of it is over, I am sitting with the reality that I haven't been able to work while healing, and my regular work won't resume until later in January. Four months out of work has ruined my finances: my credit rating imploded, I am in collections, and 3 months behind rent.

$4000 covers my living expenses and bills from October to January, I am only asking enough to get back on my feet, and any amount helps. When I resume work, with the generous help from everyone, I will be able to regularly pay for my rent, insurance, utilities, food and other expenses. I live frugally and do what I can to help the community, and in the spirit of mutual aid, now I am graciously asking the community to help me in need. Thank you so much for reading and considering me and my crisis.