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As always, fundraisers are free to post a brief ask and donation links as a reply to the List.
Housing and Living Expenses Fundraisers and Other Links
morgansmom—received a 90 day eviction notice because the landlord needs to make repairs. More details here: We are moving • Extra challenging, while dealing with cancer. The goal is $6,000 5970 5535 5510 5500 5300 5108 4978 4078 3878 3138 2538 1978 1928 1403 478 to go towards moving expenses, application fees ($100 ea.), deposits, etc. Paypal: Pamela Becker. email: wingednag at gmail dot com
Wired Wolf—is working to resolve issues re sec8/HUD and it’s urgent to keep current with the rent. Then they can stay housed and pay down the credit cards, that they’ve had to rely on for too long, for living and Vet expenses.They’ve cut unnecessary expenses, but are still underwater. From Wired Wolf: “My mom and I are both technically disabled…we need to stay within the ‘rules’ to avoid the eviction trigger of nonpayment…” • The goal is $3000 2980 2890 2880 2780 2550 2420 2310 2290 2090 1980 1880 1765 1755 to go. Paypal and Zelle; are istafurik at gmail dot com
sockpuppet—has a diary: We’re in trouble after Hurricane Helene UPDATE • Huge, leaning tree needs to come down! estimated Goal $5,000 (still researching) •$603 $900 raised so far.
Darrell Lucus—We're moving to Michigan this fall--and recent events underscore why we need help • Donate here: GoFundMe, and if you can, get a paid subscription to my Substack as well. Goal is $6,000. $2330 raised to date.
Ex Nox Stellarum—Current gfm goal is $5,500 towards a new/used vehicle, plus lic/reg/tires, etc. Loan options are being explored, but anything will help rn. GoFundMe: Support Needed for Reliable Transportation Post-Accident • The GFM stands at $90.
userexists—The Marti has a fundraising diary for userexists: No Matter What, We Care For Each Other!! user exists Needs our Help. “I am asking for a bit of long-term help in addition to the three "acute" needs ($2000 for hybrid battery, $485 for final -YAY!!! - dental surgery, and $500 for my car insurance which is almost overdue), to give me time to reapply for disability and focus in on rebuilding my writing chops.” There is a GoFundMe with a goal of $3670, the $3000 plus one month’s living expenses. $1,850 raised to date. PayPal is: userexists11 at gmail dot com
jtg—needs help due to health issues. Current Diary: Heart 💚 & Kidney 🥔 update • Goal for December is $2000. $245 to go. • Patreon • GoFundMe• KoFi • PayPal • Amazon Lists: Pet Supplies • Needs • Food •
J Graham—From JekyllnHyde: “JG is struggling to adapt to all kinds of cancer treatments—supplemented by alternative treatments not covered by her insurance—to survive one day at a time.” Here is the diary link — She Ain't Heavy, She's Our Sister, and She Needs Our Help (by JoanMar) — $1000 Matching Challenge #4. • Goal is $15,000 • GoFundMe page. • To send a paper check, send her a Kosmail to receive her mailing address. • $6930 raised so far.
Jp64gr—From sillia: Jp64gr’s property tax bill has been met! Thanks to everybody who donated and to everybody who helped spread the word. We did it! The house is saved. • Can we give her a cushion of about $400 so she doesn’t have nightmares about defaulting on payments. Thank you, and love and hugs to all! $81 to go. • Donate here: Spotfund page for Jp64gr • Jp64gr’s original diary 7/3 Please help save my house • Per Spotfund update: could use help re furnace inspection and cleaning rn: $100.
TulsaGal—Updates in GFM: Seeking more funds to repair the roof & finish misc expenses • The goal is $14,500 12,200 7150 6500 4747 3714 3514 3509 3479 3469 3369 2419 2369 2269 2199 2099 2079± • https://gofund.me/… • PayPal link: https://paypal.me/... • or PP address is ldmansker at cox dot net • More serious roof leaks have developed. Sister says TulsaGal is feeing somewhat better, but is still on bed rest.
Falcon Hawke—needs help with car repairs for himself (truck is his home), and his daughter, for cell phone, for storage, and for developing a business plan. Possibly will be relocating, too. Diary: Needing Help With Truck Life And Many Things. More may be needed, as detailed in the diary, but the most urgent need right now is about $6,000. $1185 raised to date. He has Apple Pay, Zelle, Cash App, Venmo, and PayPal. PayPal and all apps are celtichart1 (at) aol (dot) com. An old GoFundMe is at www.gofundme.com/…
fromberkeleytocville’s—diary for AZnaturegrrrl. The $10,000 goal for AZnaturegrrrl's fundraiser has been met (thank you, all!) but unfortunately she is still not making enough money to cover all expenses yet. The GoFundMe for her is remaining active and the goal has been increased to $15,000. • GoFundMe • PayPal is naturegirl61 at icloud dot com; Chewy.com gift cards can also be sent to that address. She has an Amazon wish list. Kosmail fromberkeleytocville if you prefer to donate with a check. $10230 raised to date (incl. some non–cash donations).
anotherdemocrat—Update–a little side gig and donations are helping, but it’s still a long haul to pay off the huge HOA assessment. The old car is hanging in there, for short drives. • Diary: • venmo: at Becky Helton, Cashapp: $B3ckyHelt0n, and GoFundMe.
Christopher Reeves—Details here: Daily Kos Guild tweet about his house burning down. • There is a GoFundMe that currently stands at 17965 towards a goal of $25,000. • This has been his only income , but now from Aashirs nani: “He’s opened a computer shop in Leavenworth, at 2110 S 4th Street. They do repairs (I asked!). If you live in the area, you can help him while helping yourself.” • It takes a while for a new business to start generating income.
Rule of Claw—is supporting his disabled family members while also disabled himself. He's having some health issues currently and the income from his newsletter isn't adequate to cover everything the family needs. He'd like to expand subscriptions to his Patreon page, The Claw News.
michelewln needs another $200 to get through the month. PayPal is michelewilson327(at)gmail(dot)com.
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