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Hello everyone, this is Gabby from the Humans of New York story. As Brandon explained, I have fallen into a very difficult situation financially. 
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 It will help me catch up with debts and overdue bills because I chose to keep helping families with transitioning their loved ones to the next life. I keep my word and will never abandon any of them, regardless of whether they can pay me well or not. 
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Help Gabby Keep Her Head Above Water

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<div>But on night one, I became increasingly frustrated at my upstairs neighbor.
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<div>I couldn't understand how one person could possibly make that much noise. Some days, it genuinely sounded like someone was bowling!
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<div>An incredibly frail, almost-87-year-old woman shakily making her way down the stairs, struggling just to take out her recycling.
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<div>Her name is Carole.
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<div>And suddenly, every noise I'd been complaining about sounded completely different.
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<div>I took it upon myself to learn my neighbor's story. Carole lives alone and has Parkinson's Disease; come to find out, the sounds I had initially interpreted as an inconsiderate neighbor was an elderly woman simply trying to navigate her home &amp; her life independently.
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<div>Talk about being humbled!
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<div>So instead of complaining about the noise, I started listening.
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<div>I started taking out Carole's trash twice a week. Once a week, I cook for her and we spend some time together. And somewhere between trash bags, meals, &amp; conversations, the 85-year-old woman upstairs stopped being "my loud neighbor."
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<div>She became Carole.
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<div>And then something happened that neither of us could have anticipated.
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<div>I shared our story online.
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<div>In a matter of days, millions of people watched it... and thousands of complete strangers began asking me the exact same question:
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<div>"How can we help Carole?"
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<div>At first, I didn't have an answer.
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<div>This is where my story ends and Carole's begins.
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<div>Because the more I've gotten to know the woman living above me, the more I've learned about the life she's lived, what she's survived, &amp; what life looks like for her today.
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<div>Carole currently survives on Social Security &amp; SNAP benefits while also receiving Medicaid coverage. And despite the assistance available to her, there are very real needs in her home &amp; daily life that simply aren't being met.
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<div>When I shared that reality, thousands of you didn't just leave kind comments.
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<div>You asked if you could buy make her meals.
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<div>You offered groceries, consultations, weekly visits, special self-care treatments, financial assistance... &amp; more kindness than either of us knew what to do with.
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<div>So after taking time to figure out how to do this responsibly, this fundraiser is our answer.
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<div>Maybe the woman upstairs didn't need me to complain less… maybe she just needed someone downstairs to look up.
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<div>**Note: a full itemized list of good &amp; services with prices will be listed here as I purchase them for my girl so that y’all know exactly what your donations are going to! Updates will of course be provided on Instagram @omgitsheidiii ✨
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Help Carole Live With Comfort & Dignity at 87

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<div>Hi, I’m Derrick, poet and son of an awesome woman, my Ma, Nancy.
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<div>This spring was rough and broke my mom’s heart twice. In April, she lost her husband of almost 40 years. In May, she lost her husky dog Blueberry. It's a quiet house, a lot of his furniture, art from the Home Goods store, and now the place that should be her safe harbor is full of quiet reminders of who isn’t there anymore.
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<div><strong>I want to change that. Not erase what was, but give her a fresh start inside her own walls. A little refuge.</strong>
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<div>Here’s the plan. First, I bought her a bed and.. ta dah, poetry style... ran out of cash. I want to send her down the street to a hotel for two nights so she can rest while the work is underway. Then I transform the house. Out goes some of the furniture that’s grown heavy as hell. Out goes the random stock art on the walls. And in comes a home that actually feels like <em>her</em>.
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<div>Instead of generic prints, I want to commission real artists to paint and draw the things Nancy loves: San Francisco, the California beach, rabbits, flowers. Original work, made by talented hands, for a woman who deserves fresh beauty around her. I’ll also hunt down vintage knick-knacks and treasures with real character, the kind of pieces that feel collected and loved, not pulled off a big-box shelf. Real furniture and a relaxing space.
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<div>- Enough to send Mom to her hotel and refresh a room
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<div>And if you’re an artist who paints or draws, reach out. I’d love to commission you and put your work on my Mom's walls.
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<div>Here are the ART sizes I'm going to make prints for:
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<div>Bathroom vertical: 10 inches x 15
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<div>Sconces: Bye-bye. New art, 4 pieces, any size.
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<div>Guest room: 2 pieces, 13 x 16
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<div>Skinny living room: 13 inches tall by 6 wide
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<div><strong>My Ma spent her life making other people feel at home. I'd love your help doing that for her in this rough time.</strong>
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Help give my Mom a little grief break

<div><strong>Help Jorge &amp; Genaro After the Eaton Fires</strong>
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<div>When the devastating Eaton fires tore through Southern California, many families were left in ashes—literally. Among those affected were two incredibly hard-working and humble individuals, Jorge and Genaro Serrano, who recently began working on our street when our landlord switched gardening services.
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<div>In the short time I’ve known them, I’ve been deeply moved by their resilience and dedication—but nothing prepared me for what they shared with me recently.
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<div>Jorge lost his entire home. Nothing remains but rubble. Just days before the fires, he also suffered a heartbreaking personal loss with the passing of his daughter in Mexico.
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<div>When I found out about their situation, my first reaction was shock. I said to Jorge, “What are you doing here cleaning our yard? Go, get out of here—this doesn’t seem right.” But Jorge and Genaro, with their incredible humility, simply smiled and said, “No, no, this is our job. It’s easy and will be quick.”
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<div>My name is Joel D. Catalan, and I live in Monrovia, California. Jorge and Genaro recently began working as the gardeners for the property we rent, and I connected with them to express my gratitude for their hard work and to check in after the fires. I was heartbroken to learn about their losses, and I am setting up this GoFundMe campaign to provide them with support during this incredibly difficult time.
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<div>Your contributions will help Jorge and Genaro as they process and recover from the devastating effects of the Eaton fires. The funds will allow them to take the time they need to process their losses, support their families, and begin rebuilding their lives.
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<div><strong>How You Can Help</strong>
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<div>What if, together, we could give them something priceless: the time and resources to heal, grieve, and rebuild their lives—all because of the generosity of strangers?
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<div><strong>A Note From the Heart</strong>
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<div>These men work tirelessly not only for their families but also for the families in our community. Let’s come together to remind them they’re not alone. Let’s blow their minds with our collective generosity and show them that kindness exists, even in the darkest of times.
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<div>Every dollar counts. Please consider donating or sharing this campaign with your network. Together, we can give Jorge and Genaro the support they so desperately deserve.
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<div>Blessings, Joel
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Help Jorge & Genaro After the Eaton Fires

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<div>The Eaton fires have devastated our community, and my brother and his family—along with their three children, Laylah, Vivian, and Lucas—are among those who lost everything. Their home, filled with memories and love, was completely destroyed, leaving them with nothing but the clothes on their backs.
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<div>We were born and raised in the beautiful cities of Altadena and Pasadena, and it’s heartbreaking to see our beloved community and friends suffer through this immense tragedy. While my brother’s family begins the painful process of navigating their new reality, they are seeking support to cover unexpected costs and to get back on their feet. 
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<div>Every donation, share, and kind word helps, and we are endlessly grateful for your support during this unimaginable time. Thank you for standing with us and our community as we recover together.
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Support for Jimmy, Jeanette, and Kids

<div>Hi, my name is Violeta and I am setting up this GoFundMe on Jeremiah’s behalf. We have been friends and coworkers for 2 years.
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<div>Jeremiah lost his home of 10 years in Altadena as well as all of his possessions in the Eaton fire and I am raising funds to help him with unmet needs not covered by other disaster relief aid. All donations will go straight to him.
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<div>Without revealing too much private information, Jeremiah has been going through a very difficult past couple of years, including losing his mother, his beloved dog, and now, his home. Jeremiah is an incredibly thoughtful, generous, supportive, and wonderful soul who lifts the spirits of anyone lucky enough to know him.
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<div>He doesn’t have many people he can turn to for financial support, so we are asking the community to join us in helping Jeremiah get back on his feet as soon as possible. He will use the money to help cover temporary housing costs exceeding federal aid allowances.
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Support Jeremiah: Home Lost in Fire

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<div><strong>Our first priority is finding stable housing so that we have the ability to do so.</strong> Anything you can spare will go a long way.

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Eaton Fire Disaster Relief for the Roth-Strong Family

<div><strong>Support for The Bresnitz Family who lost their home and belongings in the Eaton Fire.</strong>
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<div>Our dear friends Anna and Darin Bresnitz lost their home in the catastrophic Eaton Fire last night. Their beloved Altadena home, where they lived with their two children, Josephine, 6, and Oliver, 3, and two dogs, was burned to the ground with nearly all of their belongings inside. Luckily, they are safe but are displaced and in need of support as they begin to put their lives back together, find a new place to live, and replace everything that was destroyed.
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<div>Anyone who knows Anna and Darin knows that they are the most generous and kind people who would do anything to help a friend or someone in need. <strong>Now is the time for us to come together to support in any way we can while they piece their lives back together from this devastation.</strong>
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Support for The Bresnitz Family's Fire Recovery

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<div>Thank you for taking the time to read this. My name is Alexa Muñoz. I’m a semi-retired teacher who’s been on five year long medical leave. I live with a host of chronic illnesses that have made full time work just about impossible. I have scleroderma, lupus, and am a kidney transplant recipient. As you might imagine, living in the age of covid-19 has made my life much harder. Just this year alone, I contracted covid and RSV; I was recently diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension, which has required me to receive oxygen therapy. I’ve been hospitalized 6 times this calendar year. My last bout with covid put me in the ICU and completely shut my lungs down. 
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<div>While I recover, I cannot work any of my gigs, nor can I even imagine going back to teaching part time. I need to pay my living expenses in order to recover properly. So, I am asking for $7500 to cover my rent and give me a small cushion of money to handle incidentals. My weekly living expenses include grocery delivery, transport to and from medical appointments, and laundry service. It’s very isolating to be so sick that I can’t spend time doing the things I love. It would change my life for the better to raise these funds with the love and care of all of you.
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<div>	If GoFundMe isn’t your preferred means of donation, I do have Cash App ($legendarymunoz) and Venmo (@Alexa-Munoz-22). Any and all donations are truly appreciated while I slowly rebuild my capacity for the life I’ve lived and loved so dearly. 
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Support Alexa's Healing Journey

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<div>He has been incredibly patient and sweet throughout this whole process, dutifully taking several medications daily and putting up with the dreaded cone 24/7. A sweet, relaxed and loving dude, he has easily charmed the staff of every vet clinic and pet hospital with his purrs and signature turtle/pig nose.
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<div>If you feel moved to give or share, we would be deeply grateful, and so would Major Dude!
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Help us Help Major Dude!

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<div>My name is Baraa, and I am a recent dentistry graduate. I am reaching out to you with a heavy heart, urgently seeking your support to help me and my family escape the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
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<div>Since the war started, we have been trapped in a nightmare, surrounded by unspeakable violence and devastation. The situation in Gaza is beyond comprehension, and I find myself with no choice but to turn to you for assistance. My hands are tied, and this fundraising effort is our only hope for survival.
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<div>My family is currently living in a perilous zone, facing catastrophic circumstances every single day. We are running out of the most basic necessities for a decent and humane life – clean water, food, electricity, and shelter. The once vibrant community we knew has been reduced to rubble, leaving us in a constant state of fear and uncertainty.
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<div>We used to have a life filled with hope and promise. We worked tirelessly for years to build and decorate our beautiful home, only to see it destroyed before our eyes. Along with our home, we have lost all of our savings, leaving us with nothing to fall back on.
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<div>But the true tragedy lies in the daily struggle for survival that my family faces. Displacement has become our reality, and finding essentials like water, food, and medications has become a daily battle. There are nights when we go to bed hungry, unable to afford even the most basic sustenance. The scarcity of essential items in Gaza has driven prices to unimaginable heights, making it nearly impossible for us to afford what little is available.
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<div>Our plight goes beyond the loss of material possessions – we are now without any source of income, left to fend for ourselves in a war-torn landscape. We are desperately seeking your help and support, as our need is truly urgent.
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<div>With your assistance, we can escape the horrors of war and begin to rebuild our shattered lives.
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<div>With your assistance, we can escape the horrors of war and begin to rebuild our shattered lives. The purpose of this campaign is twofold: to evacuate my family from Gaza and provide a seed fund to restart our lives in Egypt until we can secure a new income. Additionally, some of the money will help me cover the costs of doing my medical residency which I couldn't do due to war.
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<div>Total goal: $36,840.25 USD
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<div>Evacuation costs: $5,000 USD per adult and $2,500 USD per child (totaling $32,500 USD for 6 adults and 1 child)
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<div>The organizer, a family friend residing in Canada, will transfer the funds to a cousin in Cairo who will assist in organizing the evacuation.
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<div>Your support means the world to us. Together, we can bring hope to my family in this time of crisis. Please donate what you can and share our story with your network.
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<div>Please, stand with us in our time of need. Your generosity can make a world of difference to my family.
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Help Dr. Baraa and her little sister escape Rafah

<div>Last week, we were devastated by losing our beloved brother Darryl Keith Pettus. Darryl was a talented DJ, artist, music fanatic, and kind-hearted, loving person. He had the funniest sense of humor. Unbeknownst to us, in December, Darryl was in the hospital for a leg injury, and when he was released from the hospital, he was displaced from his home. Over the past few months, we struggled to locate Darryl until just last week. When we found him, we learned he had been homeless and needed shelter. While we worked to find him shelter, we learned of his devastating untimely death. His death has left a large hole in our hearts, and our goal is to provide him with the proper memorial he deserves. We are asking for donations to cover Darryl’s funeral. Any amount is truly appreciated. 
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Funeral Services for Darryl Keith Pettus

<div>People’s Kitchen Philly was launched in March 2020 as a response to the swelling community needs of hunger and employment. The People’s Kitchen continues to serve free and fresh meals (200,000 meals to date) and currently maintains 30 community gardens that were transformed from abandoned plots of land. In the garden, community members and volunteers grow fresh fruit and vegetables, used to prepare meals in the kitchen and the produce is also available for the neighbors.<br /><br />In June 2022, the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office placed flyers on several of our community gardens in Southwest Philadelphia (multiple lots on 61st and Reinhard), notifying us that they would be putting the land up for auction— one set of gardens will be auctioned on July 7th and the other set on August 5th. On these lots, we are already growing a variety of fresh produce, including corn, cabbage, spinach, watermelon, strawberries, and garlic. We have planned to build an urban greenhouse on one of these lots. The People’s Kitchen is fundraising to buy these lots to permanently grow food for the community. <br /><br />Our community gardens are concentrated in the Southwest Philadelphia community that was one the center of the crack epidemic and is still one of the poorest sections of Philadelphia. The People’s Kitchen is revitalizing the neighborhood by transforming previously abandoned plots of land into gardens, growing free produce for the community, as well as a place where community members and volunteers gather to hold cookouts, plant vegetables, and build community solidarity. The community in Southwest Philadelphia needs community land to be protected; our gardens should not be sold to developers who plan on sitting on the land until the neighborhood becomes gentrified and expensive. They should continue to be owned by the community and the people to do what is best for the community around it.<br /><br />We need your help. We anticipate the lots that we are growing food on will be auctioned off for at least $10,000. We would greatly appreciate your donation to ensure our land belongs to the community so we can continue to build our community from within. Sharing our GoFundMe would also be greatly appreciated. 
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Prevent the Sale of the People's Kitchen Gardens

<span style="color:#333333;">This fundraiser is to help poet &amp; organizer Rachel McKibbens navigate an unimaginable tragedy. <br /><br />Rachel recently lost her father and brother to COVID-19 within the span of seventeen days. The story of their deaths has since become a shocking and cautionary tale shared worldwide. In an effort to spread awareness about the lethal repercussions of misinformation about the COVID vaccines, Rachel shared images of her brother Peter’s final text conversations with a family member, <a href="https://m.dailykos.com/stories/2021/11/16/2063677/-Anti-vaxx-Chronicles-This-story-was-tough-the-first-time-we-saw-it-turns-out-it-s-even-more-brutal" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">providing harrowing insight into the misguided efforts to battle the coronavirus without medical intervention</a> . <br /> <br />It seems impossible for this situation to get any worse, but it has. Peter did not have a will, making their estranged biological mother his legal next-of-kin. A third and stunning blow. This woman abandoned both children as infants and has stalked, threatened and harassed Rachel and her small family for nearly four decades. Sadly, the torment extended into their adult years. In a text sent just six days before his passing, Peter explained why he couldn’t leave the door open/unlocked for Rachel to deliver him meals or to circulate fresh air in the house:   <br /><br /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/61329583_1637334101774356_r.png" alt="61329583_1637334101774356_r.png" width="100%" media_type="3" /><br /> <br /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/61329583_1637334157321064_r.png" alt="61329583_1637334157321064_r.png" width="100%" media_type="3" /> <br />As he was dying, their "mom" getting into the house was still a concern to him.<br /><br />Within 8 hours of being notified of Peter’s passing, the woman was filmed breaking into the home of Rachel’s deceased father and removing numerous items from the house for over an hour.  <br /> <br />She has since changed the locks on the house and falsely claims her estranged son (who isn’t named on the deed) signed it over to her. <br /> <br />She also informed the coroner she would “not make arrangements for Peter" until Rachel's private contact information is given to her. A vicious tactic by a serial abuser. Rachel's newest fear is that she won't be able to lay her brother to rest as he wished, alongside their dad. <br /><br />It is Rachel’s intention to  ensure this person does not benefit from the death of the child she abandoned.  What could have been a clear, cut and dry probate case will undoubtedly be a drawn out legal fight. The emotional impact of this, on top of both tragic losses, is shattering. <br /> <br />For two decades, Rachel has been a vigilant misfit, championing under-served communities as an organizer and outspoken poet, writing candidly about mental health awareness and being a survivor of DV and unfathomable childhood traumas.  <br /> <br />We wish to open up space for Rachel’s grief and healing by lessening the financial blow of pending legal battles and funeral costs, assisting her in securing adequate grief counseling for herself and her children and helping her take time off work to get some much-needed rest. <br /> <br />Thank you, dearly, for helping us make this happen.<br /><br /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/61329583_1637335387751924_r.jpeg" alt="61329583_1637335387751924_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /><br /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/61329583_1637335409160069_r.jpeg" alt="61329583_1637335409160069_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /> <br /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/61329583_1637335463759166_r.jpeg" alt="61329583_1637335463759166_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /></span>

Helping Rachel after Loss of Her Father & Brother

Your donation will turn into MUCH NEEDED Diapers Wipes TP and Gift Card to help the farmworker families. 80% percent of the farmworkers will be out of work or their hours severely decreased due to the recent fires.

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The community has been reaching out in support of Bree’s family and wanting to donate to the cause. First off, we are SO THANKFUL for EVERYONE standing up for justice and saying her name! We’re not stopping until we truly get justice! All of you are such a blessing! It’s amazing! <br /><br />Second of all, we are thankful for the offers for donations. My sister and niece are too proud to say it, but this is a tough fight and it does take a toll. They’re both hard workers and they’re missing out on some work (and sleep!) in this fight for justice.<br /><br />We do not expect anyone to donate to this cause; your voices are being heard and that alone is so powerful! But because of all the calls and the overwhelming generosity, I have set up this account for them. <br /><br />You all are a blessing. Thank you so much again for everything! And let’s keep this fight for justice going! <br /><br />#justiceforbre

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