Hi, my name's Denisse Takes. I've been creating and delivering Whistle Kits to help communities in Los Angeles stay safe. 3,683 whistles and kits donated as of March 22 (including shipments to other states).

Whistle Kits contain one (1) Zine, Two (2) Know Your Rights Cards, a QR print out for additional information and sometimes a symbolic sticker. As of 2/26: I am now also including one (1) Disability Accommodations Card. Kits are modified based on availability of resources.

I've provided Whistle Kits to businesses free of cost. They in turn provide these to their customers free of cost. I've donated kits and supplies to nonprofits and individuals seeking to help out their communities. I also print 3D whistles and ship them for Chicago Whistle Links.

Businesses & Nonprofits I've Donated Whistle Kits To

(updated list 3/14/26)

I created this GoFundMe to recoup my losses. I'm an organ transplant recipient and life is expensive enough as it is. I'd like to continue doing this for as long as I can. I need your help to do this. You can find a list of the expenses I've incurred below.

Expenses as of 3/24/26

Expenses can be found on this spreadsheet

Subtotal: $1,315.58

Chicago Whistle Links reimbursements: -24.06

GoFundMe donations: -596

Venmo donations: -20

Grand Total: 675.52 (excludes gas, additional supplies)

If you'd like to assist with supplies here's an Amazon Wish List. If you'd rather shop locally contact me and I'll send you a supply list.

WHISTLES

I stopped purchasing whistles from Amazon and began 3D printing whistles at home in late January. This helps lower the cost of creating kits. The money from this fundraiser will go towards packaging, toner, whistle accessories like key rings or lanyards and paper for informative materials (Zines, Red Cards, flyers).

Reach out if you'd like to volunteer to help with deliveries or making kits.

Thank you in advance for any help you can provide.