Urgent Support Needed: Help a Queer BIPOC Friend Find Stability
Goal: $4,444
One of my friends is facing a dire situation and urgently needs mutual aid support.
They are fleeing a dangerous situation and the stress of losing their housing has been compounded by them having nowhere to go in the city, no family to turn to and no access to funds.
There are multiple reasons why my friend needs to remain anonymous, the main reason being safety.
They have endured many challenges and after a series of unfortunate events ranging from gender based violence, sexual harassment at work leading to losing employment (and not having a reference to get other employment), a dental emergency, and two near fatal health issues, they are at a breaking point.
This individual lived through many kinds of abuse as a child (resulting in chronic PTSD and other challenges as well as multiple autism conditions) and yet they were able to turn their life around.
They are kind and caring and have been supporting community for years providing thousands of dollars in free services to those in need (and when they themselves were in need) and throughout the pandemic.
They are so deserving of community support to help them through this difficult time and to know they are not alone in facing all of this.
Why They Need Help:
Housing Crisis: Their attempts to secure housing in the city has been close to impossible with the current housing crisis, specific housing needs due to their health issues, rent rates being the highest ever, not having stable income and from having multiple evictions (losing stable housing of ten years that started this housing instability) from landlords who only did this so they could raise the rent.
With the threat of sudden homelessness looming, their health has really worsened and there are many issues that are all hitting at once.
It is critical they find safe and stable housing and they must get storage (temporarily) so they do not lose all of their belongings.
Health & Well-being: They urgently need support for medical and dental (they are in pain and unable to use one side of their mouth and had to put off what was considered a dental emergency months ago as they did not have the funds) and they also need mental health support.
How Your Donations Will Be Used:
Stable Safe Housing: To secure new housing (for rent), moving expenses, transportation and storage fees.
Stability Supports: Medical, Dental & Mental Health Supports
Emergency Needs: To cover basic necessities to prevent immediate risks to their safety and well-being.
As a Special Thank You to Donors:
Anyone who donates $50 or more will receive access to a Virtual Breathwork Class, complete with personalized support for setting intentions and access to recorded practices to help develop and sustain a breathwork routine.
Anyone who donates $111 will receive your choice of one of four sound recordings made especially in gratitude for your support.
Anyone who donates $222 will receive your choice of two of four sound recordings made especially in gratitude for your support.
Anyone who donates $333 will receive your choice of three of four sound recordings made especially in gratitude for your support.
Anyone who donates $444 will receive all four sound recordings made especially in gratitude for your support.
Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a significant impact in helping them to get to safety and rebuild a stable life. If you’re unable to donate, sharing this campaign within your network would mean the world.
Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and solidarity in this urgent time of need.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Jose Miguel