Zora is a brilliant and fiercely loving friend, writer and musician who holds together many of our lives in New York and beyond.

Her friends are fundraising to help Zora cover costs related to the material and emotional consequences of the recent death of a beloved family member. Zora is estranged from most of her family, and returning home for the funeral will be the first time she has seen them since she transitioned. It is difficult to describe what this event and seeing her family means to Zora, but the toll is immense. We are fundraising to cover: the cost of her flight, an Airbnb so she does not have to stay with her family, lost wages from her day job and gig work, food, and therapy to help her process what she is experiencing. These resources will give Zora the chance to focus on her mental and spiritual wellness as she navigates a difficult time in her life.

Goal is at leats $3000. The financial breakdown is:

Therapy $550 ($350 to back pay her therapist, plus $200 for one month’s therapy)

Airbnb for the funeral: $450

Airfare: $350

Lost wages from work: $1000

Additional buffer to cover food, GofundMe deduction, unforeseen costs: $250 or more

Please donate and share ! Any contribution helps, however small.

Thank you,

Sem + Josh