Help Keenan Stay Housed and Keep Creating

Hi everyone,

My name is Keenan Ruffin. I’m a musician, writer, and artist based in Brooklyn, and I’m currently facing the very real and urgent threat of homelessness.

This is not easy to share. But I’m asking for help because I truly need it.

After exhausting my savings trying to stay afloat, I’m at a breaking point. I'm doing everything I can to find stable income—applying for jobs, hustling gigs, putting my work out into the world—but time is running out. Without immediate support, I won’t be able to pay for housing or basic living expenses in the coming weeks.

I’m asking for $1,600 to cover rent, food, and survival costs while I stabilize and continue building a sustainable path forward. Every dollar helps, and every share matters.

If you’ve ever been moved by my music, my words, or my presence—if you believe in helping artists survive, not just create—I humbly ask for your support now.

Thank you for reading. Thank you for caring.

With love and resilience,

Keenan