<div>Help Me Recover After a Devastating Storage Unit Theft
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<div>Dear friends, family, and community,
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<div>I never imagined I would need to ask for help like this, but I am facing one of the most difficult situations of my life.
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<div>On June 5 at approximately 1:00 PM, I returned to my storage unit in Parkmerced after a birthday performance to drop off my samba feathers. When I arrived, I discovered that my storage unit had been broken into and nearly everything inside had been stolen. I dropped my costumes and things and fell to the ground. I was shocked. Horrified. Devastated. I cried and cried and cried. I looked around for help running between my car and the unit using my phone to try to call the police, security and anyone that could help. I felt violated. Empty. Alone. Angry.
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<div>I immediately contacted the police and storage security. Two friends came to support me while I waited, and the police arrived around 3:30 PM. Multiple storage units showed signs of forced entry with broken locks, and other tenants appeared to have been affected. There are no cameras in the area, and the responsible person is unknown. A police report has been filed.
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<div>What was taken included years of savings, essential identification documents, and the tools I depend on for my work as an artist.
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<div>Estimated Itemized Losses
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<div>* Vaulables - $86000
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<div>* Art easel and equipment — $500
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<div>* Art supplies (paper, materials, tools) — $600
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<div>* Costumes and performance wear — $500
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<div>* Samba feathers and performance pieces — $800
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<div>* Work-related creative materials and tools — $500
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<div>* Personal belongings and stored items — $500
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<div>* Identification documents and replacement costs — $400
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<div>Estimated total loss: approximately $90000-$100000K.
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<div>My life is gone. My life savings DESTROYED. This was my long-term savings for housing stability, basic living expenses, and building financial security. Losing it all at once has left me in an extremely vulnerable position.
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<div>In addition, the loss of my creative tools and materials has made it difficult for me to continue working and earning income as an artist. The money loss means no housing or future.
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<div>Because I was already dealing with housing instability, this situation has completely disrupted the stability I was working hard to build. I am now urgently focused on replacing money, essential documents, securing basic necessities, and rebuilding my ability to work and live safely.
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<div>San Francisco is notorious for crime and it’s gotten worse. The news speaks it. I have filed a police report and am documenting everything as thoroughly as possible, but the recovery process takes time and does not address the immediate needs I am facing. The property, security and management verified that there are no cameras and the camera that’s inside. The unit was to be replaced a while ago and was never replaced. Parkmerced isn’t doing its job to keep renters safe. Look it up. Article: <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2025/11/25/parkmerced-housing-development-sfsu-crime/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://sfstandard.com/2025/11/25/parkmerced-housing-development-sfsu-crime/" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://sfstandard.com/2025/11/25/parkmerced-housing-development-sfsu-crime/</a></a>
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<div>To make this even more painful, this happened on my birthday. Instead of celebrating, I am now dealing with the aftermath of losing nearly everything I rely on.
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<div>Fundraising Goal
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<div>My fundraising goal is $75,000–$100,000, which reflects a portion of my total verified losses and will go toward:
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<div>* Emergency housing and stability
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<div>* Basic living expenses (food, transportation, essentials)
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<div>* Replacement of essential documents
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<div>* Replacing work equipment and creative materials
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<div>* Immediate recovery and rebuilding costs
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<div>Any contribution, no matter the amount, will make a meaningful difference. If you are unable to donate, sharing this fundraiser would also help greatly.
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<div>Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for any support, kindness, or encouragement you can offer during this incredibly difficult time.
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<div>With gratitude,
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<div>Rasa
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