
Support My Move & Sewing Retreat!
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Hi friends,
After 11+ years of building a life in NYC, I've made the move to Philly to start a new job that better aligns with my goals and values. It's a change rooted in care — for myself, my new community, and my future.
I’m truly grateful to have found a short-term space to live for the summer, but I’ll be moving again in September, navigating two big transitions in just a few months. Between that, final NYC bills, and a pay gap between roles, I’m definitely feeling the financial squeeze.
I've also been accepted into a sewing retreat in Maine this August — a space designed for slowness, intention, and creative renewal. It’s a deeply personal investment in my craft and mental well-being. It feels like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and I want to show up for it fully.
To land a little gentler in this next chapter, I’m reaching out for support. I'm slowly unlearning the idea that I have to do everything on my own — and trusting that asking for help can be a form of strength, not surrender.
⚡ Where Your Support Will Go:
⚠️ Moving & Storage x's 2 – $1500
✅ Transportation – $400
✍ Final Bills – $650
✨ Food/Groceries During Transition – $350
⬛ Cat Care – $200
⛅ Therapy Sessions – $400
✈️ Flight + Sewing Retreat Supplies – $1,000
If you’re able to give — in any amount — thank you. If not, sharing this campaign is equally appreciated.
With deep gratitude,
Chanel
Organizer
Chanel Martinez
Organizer
Philadelphia, PA