#community outreach

[kdinjenzen]

Hi Tumblr!

Local queer trans girl werewolf VTuber weirdo here letting your know that I am approaching nearly 12 Months of being unemployed.

Over the last 12 months I have:

Submitted 3,000+ applications/resumes.

Had 100+ interviews.

Got 1 job that I was constantly misgendered at, and upon informing HR, was then cyber-stalked by my bosses.

Got 1 freelance opportunity who, after two weeks, realized they had hired too many people and then let everyone go who was hired - me included.

Ran out of unemployment, drained my savings, maxed out my credit, and fully lost my insurance.

Unfortunately, even if I got a job RIGHT NOW, I would be unable to pay rent and bills for the foreseeable future.

I am constantly applying for jobs and trying to keep everything above water, but at this point I've become desperate for help.

If you have the ability to donate or contribute, you can use any of these below:

P@yPal: Paypal.me/kdinj Ca$hApp: $KdinJ Kofi: ko-fi.com/kdinjenzen

Additionally, if you have any leads on possible jobs you can feel free to message me as I'm actively applying to everything I can right now.

#signalboost #signal boost #community outreach #kdin #kdinjenzen #kdin jenzen

[solarpunkani]

I saw this on Twitter and honestly felt a bit sick just thinking about it. The sheer determination some people have to keep anyone from getting any sort of help, any sort of benefits, to kick down someone who has such a big heart to help those around her?

Here's the Tiktok where the woman, Carly Burd, talks about it. She shows the salted state of the land. This video was posted 21 hours ago at the time of posting this.

Another video where she discusses it, this one was posted 4 hours ago. Over 5 kilograms of salt, she estimates, was put into the soil of her allotment. She'd already planted onions and potatoes with her kids, which are now ruined. She's working to find a solution, which I genuinely hopes she does.

From what I can tell, this is a GoFundMe that she runs--not just for this tragic occurrence, but to generally support the work she does. It has a goal of £4,000 pounds and at the time of writing this, it's raised over £54,000 pounds, but by all means if you want to donate and help her out I'm sure she wouldn't turn any help away.

I genuinely hope all the help she's getting with this lets her grow a lot more food and help a lot more people.

[Photo ID: a scrrenshot of two tweets of a Twitter thread by Elsbeth Tashioni @THISisLULE, with 6,102 retweets, 2,345 Quote retweets, 28.1K likes, and 1,597 Bookmarks. The leading tweet was made at 4:24 AM EST on 4/12/23 (April 12th 2023). "Some UK woman on tiktok has been making videos about how she’s been feeding people (partly through an allotment) in her community who are struggling due to the cost of living crisis and then yesterday she posts that someone went and salted her land so she can’t grow food anymore" The second tweet has 25 replies, 1,391 retweets, and 14.5k likes. "Do you know how evil you have to be to sneak out at night, not to even steal to benefit yourself, but to destroy the possibility of people in need getting help?" End ID]

#uk news #Carly Burd #tiktok #community outreach #cost of living crisis #gofundme #go fund her #solarpunk #out of queue #community building #community organizing #ani rambles #i guess since i'm making this post about it #genuinely between me finding the links and typing up this post its been an hour and I'm still upset and angry for this woman #and i didn't even follow her on tiktok before now! just the idea of someone taking something that's helping the community and maliciously.. #EURGH its frustrating to think about

[aroseyetbloomedwrites]

The Ishgardian Restoration - A Community in the works!

Good Morning, tumblr and friends!

Francy here, or, Francel Mun.

As some of you may be idly aware, I have been slowly making my way through the Firmament grind, steadily on the way to the Pteranodon mount. However, the Diadem slog is long, lonely, and tedious, and in terms of Skyward point allotment, somewhat unrewarding. The Expert crafts are more bearable, but it is still a lonesome endeavor.

In that vein, I had an idea that perhaps it would be nice to build a community centered around Crafting and Gathering, and, while specifically having the Restoration in mind, it need not entirely be just that. So, I have organized, and, am in the process of growing a discord community specific to the Diadem, and Firmament crafting with a social nature in mind. Whether you want to commiserate, level, or mentor and assist, there are roles to choose from, and friends to make. Or, even if you should just like to quietly lurk, and read, and see what is contributed in the social channels, this is alright, as well!

The discord is not limited to just those present on the Crystal data center, as parallel crafting and gathering is possible, and DC travel is achieved. It is possible to be from different DCs and enter the Diadem (but not the Firmament).

If you would like to discuss joining, please feel free to send me a private message. In order to negate the possibility of bots joining, I will not be linking the discord in this post.

Reblogs and sharing this post in some manner would be greatly appreciated! Supporting those going for this achievement is my goal, and hopefully, even after we reach our goals, we can keep this community alive to help others walking the path, later. Whether you are just starting, have been slowly working on it when you can, or, really putting the pedal to metal, we would love to have you!

Thank you for your time, and consideration!

-Francy

#final fantasy xiv #community outreach #discord community #ishgard #ishgardian restoration #the firmament #ffxiv crafting #ffxiv gathering

[dark--and-witchy]

Hey y’all I’m in trouble again 😭 I lost my job at the end of last month and I can’t pay my bills. Being autistic is so hard dude, holding onto work is such a battle for me 😭 I just got a job but idk when I’ll get paid. If anyone can spare anything it’s greatly appreciated 😭

My ca$h@pp is $deadlydiamonz

My v3nm0 is Ruby—Scar

#donation #donations #community outreach #help me #help a girl out

[hockeytown-gifs]

Hockey Is... - Detroit Red Wings - Jan. 2024

#detroit red wings #alex lyon #goalies #goalies 2024 #hockeytown #hockey #red wings #lolz #lolz 2024 #january 2024 #wings 2024 #community outreach #detroitredwings

[decolonize-the-left]

I GOT IT

They privatized and corporatized community. They corporatized human rights. And people swallowed that like candy.

And combined with individualism saying "you owe nobody, least of all some unaccredited movement, anything"...

No, hear me out because when we say protest or strike or whatever else what's the FIRST thing people ask?

"who organized this?"

Y'all refuse to listen to normal people anymore. And yeah organizations are great and they offer awesome resources and support behind their actions but the more I think about it the more it just sounds like another psyop used to discredit and further marginalize the already marginalized.

Those organizations weren't always there and we were organizing WAY more effectively before them.

And now we're peaking on a fascist wave and where are they calling for strikes and unity and protests? For solidarity?

....but the small grassroots groups that only have a cashapp to raise funds are. The ones actually on the ground or at desks making posters are. The people suffering from poverty and systematic racism are.

But it's them you need to be weary of? Normal people unallied to a corporation & willing to fight the ones ruining our lives?

They might not be trustworthy, huh? Might take advantage of you?

*taps the sign aggressively*

#community #mutual aid #protest #direct action #strike #lgbt #capitalism #corporatism #individualism #community outreach #whiteness #queer #trans #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #biden #current events #trust each other #we protect us #we always have #solidarity #BIPOC #organize #allies #native american #take action #intersectionality #classism

[tvklike]

Help A 2Spirit AuDHD Bead Artist Get Out Of The Negative!

hey all! as stated, i’m in the negative on my bank account after bills, and you’ll never guess what’s coming up next (more bills). i hate e-begging so instead i urge you to buy one of my beaded pieces or commission me for a beaded piece (jewelry, regalia (must have tribal affiliation), lanyards, etc).

SHOP LINK

if you’re unable to buy from me please reblog this post!

if you’d like to tip me for my work please send through cashapp $himbocowboy

#bead #beading #beadwork #beadwork artist #beaded jewelry #bead artist #bead art #2spirit #2 spirit #🪶 #native #native american #indigenous #community outreach #jewelry #artwork #my art

[elekid]

Asking for money for my husband as his acct is overdrawn evrry month $30- fees, and he does not yet have income of his own (were working on it, immigration is not easy to navigate..)

he has paypal here

thank you all so much. I can't say much abt it but my income that is controlled by my parent isn't getting to me and hasn't for a while. (again, we are working on it)

#community outreach #mutual aid #black mutual aid #lgbt+ community

[antiquesintheattic]

hello

#community outreach

[aesethewitch]

We talk about spirit work this and spirit work that, making offerings and researching our ancestors' cultures and such, but what about the living? What about the living?

If your grandparents are alive and you're on speaking terms, don't wait until they die to venerate them or seek their wisdom. Don't wait until your parents are gone, your aunts and uncles are gone, your community leaders are gone.

Make your grandma's favorite meal and bring it to her out of respect and love. Ask your dad for his famous brownie recipe and make it together. Bake cookies to offer to your local community center in reverence of their outreach, their culture, and their impact on your community's quality. Donate to a food bank and volunteer to cook a community meal for the holidays.

One day, we will all be someone's ancestors. Don't wait until they're dead to honor their spirits.

Start now.

#witchcraft #witchblr #spirit work #spirit worker #community #witchcraft community #community outreach #mutual aid #aese speaks #the lady

[chronicallycouchbound]

Unhoused Solidarity In Action

This is a non-exhaustive list of resources you might have access to, or know of, that can be used to aid unhoused community members directly. Many of these focus on direct mutual aid as individuals but can be helpful to consider when in community organizing settings. - What do you (or someone you know) have access to, that you can provide to the community? - Can they be accessed, used, or provided: regularly, occasionally, only in emergencies, weekly, daily, sporadically, consistently, etc.? - Consider seasonal needs (winter coats don’t help us when it’s 90 degrees out!) - Remember to practice active, informed consent with individuals and ask if these would be helpful! Don’t take it personally if your offer isn’t helpful to someone, it might help someone else. - These should be realistic and not compromise your safety or well-being. Remember to prioritize safety over comfort.

Housing

- Consider your relationship with this person (generally, don’t offer complete strangers into your home)

- Location matters a lot. Unhoused people often need to be near “hubs”/cities, close to resources and systems of care.

- Some people can’t live in hotels, couch surf, or any of these options without losing their housing vouchers, and in some cases health insurance or other assistance programs. Legal definitions of homelessness (used by voucher programs) usually don’t include people living in hotels/motels, or couch surfing (including most of these options). Check with the individual to see if this might be helpful.

Extra bedrooms

Campers, trailers

Couches

Apartments

Land/yards to camp on, park at, etc.

Donate funds or points for a hotel room

Shelters

Floor space

Safe parking lots to sleep in your car in (sleeping in your car is considered legal homelessness in most places)

Time

- Emotional capacity and minimizing the risk of burnout are important here especially

Do outreach with a community org

File for grants

Provide education materials

Share knowledge regarding resources

Emotional support - build genuine connections with your local unhoused neighbors

Reach out to companies for donations

Create or add to lists of resources, open bathrooms, etc.

Transportation

- One of the biggest barriers to accessing existing resources is transportation (also mailing addresses, internet access, and active phone service)

Personal car, ride-sharing/carpooling

Bus tickets/passes

Old/not frequently used bikes

Taxi services/vouchers

Uber/Lift gift cards

Carpooling

Coordinate rides for people

Food

- A lot of unhoused people prefer “comfort foods” to “health foods” - Ask about dietary restrictions, the cooking ability of the unhoused person, the cooking equipment, etc. - Soft foods are frequently more accessible to us as dental issues are very common - 100$ in fast food is significantly less than 100$ in homemade food

Can cook hot meals

Can pay for meals

Knows someone (person, business) who can supply food

Inviting people over for a meal

Gifting food (be sure to be considerate of dietary restrictions, cooking ability, equipment needed to cook, etc.)

Have a community dunkin gift card

Make or add to a fruit tree map (fallingfruit.org, community gardens, federal university campuses)

Money

- Money should be freely given, with no strings attached - Ask what form works best for them— cash apps/virtual, physical cash, gift cards, quarters, etc.

It is best to provide cash donations directly to impacted individuals (or organizations) with no strings attached

Provide relevant, local chain store gift cards (Grocery stores, coffee shops, restaurants)

Coordinate fundraisers

Apply for grants

Supplies

- Ask individuals what they need most!

Purchase and donate supplies directly to individuals or organizations

Reach out to businesses

Donate old phones or computers

Add someone to your family phone plan

Donate professional clothes for interviews

Donate an outfit you would actually wear

Talents, Trades, Skills

Your hobbies might be helpful! Crochet is extremely trendy right now (easy to learn, you could make hats/scarves for community members)!

Professional ties/experience Examples: You’re a cosmetologist who can do free haircuts for an hour each week, or you’re a graphic designer who can create a website for an organization for free, or you’re a nurse who can provide wound care to encampments

Community gardens

Connect with and partner with non-profits or community-based organizations in your area (or help start one if there’s none!)

Allow people to use you as a reference for job interviews

Bathrooms

- Not just toilets, but showers and mirrors are important too

Ask businesses to pledge to have open, public, accessible, and free restrooms

Your personal restroom

Make a list of local public restrooms

Free gym memberships or add someone to a gym plan

Services

- In order to access most services, you need most, if not all, of the following: transportation, identification, important paperwork, printing/faxing access, mailing addresses, internet access, active phone service, free time during business hours, and emotional and mental ability (and capacity) to complete everything required (forms, applications, phone calls, interviews, annual reviews, verifications) in a timely manner (usually on a strict deadline)

Case management experience you can volunteer

Peer support for service navigation (great option for people with prior lived experience)

Advocacy within services

Offer to provide a P.O. box or use your address to receive mail

Housing skills

Allow someone to use your library card for books, computers, the internet, etc. (most libraries won’t allow unhoused people to get a library card)

Volunteer at a shelter

Allow someone to use your home wifi, printer, phone number, mailbox, email, etc.

Fundraising

- If you can’t donate your own personal funds, fundraising is a great way to help out

Community mutual aid asks (in person or online)

Art walks

Skate competition

Concerts

Tip jar

Gift basket raffle

Clothing and food drive

Game tourney

Live streams

Start a GoFundMe for individuals/orgs

I strongly encourage you to look over the matching slides I created for this workshop: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1VDngImsMByUFmKX611zAJ43a0UcYIfMBxrbh_g1IJvc/edit

As a disclaimer: I have been homeless/unhoused for over half of my life. My experiences of homelessness have included while being a infant, toddler, young child, preteen, teenager, and young adult. I am 24 years old. My most recent experience of being unhoused was last year, and I am currently precariously housed (meaning: at high risk of losing housing again). My experiences of homelessness have included sleeping outside in a tent, sleeping on park benches and under freeways, walking around all night to avoid hypothermia and freezing to death (something that has happened to several of my friends), couch surfing, sleeping in cars, squatting, sleeping in motels, living in a shelter, and institutionalized. I have been homeless with family a few times during early childhood and again when I was 15. All of my other experiences of homelessness have been on my own starting at age 9 or 10, and the last time I lived with a parent I was 16. I have been homeless in both rural and urban areas. I have been homeless in New England/Northeast United States as well as the Pacific Northwest.

In addition to this, I have many contributing factors to my experience, including being disabled, a person of color, trans, queer, a survivor of child abuse and CSA, being trafficked, and a drug user and a SWer, amongst other marginalized experiences.

That being said: my experience of being unhoused/homeless is not the universal experience. While I know many people of all different demographics who I’ve met on the streets, I cannot speak to every single person’s experiences. I especially cannot speak to experiences outside of the United States, aside from what I hear secondhand.

This is meant to serve as a general guide to accompany a workshop I created, and might not be helpful for everyone. If it’s not helpful, I hope it inspires others to offer creative solutions. I’m always working on expanding this list. Thank you for reading.

#chronically couchbound #guides #info #homelessness #unhoused #homeless #houseless #homeless care packs #mutual aid #community organizing #community outreach #houselessness #homeless trans youth #support swers #trauma survivor #houseism #housing instability #affordable housing #housing crisis #support unhoused people #support homeless people #disability #disabled #intersectional social justice #intersectionality #praxis #leftist praxis #solidarity #trans solidarity #queer solidarity

[howdyvette]

Not to beat a dead horse, but LIBRARIES literally will give you online access to TV and movies for free without having to pirate them. They also have recordings of theatre productions!! I just watched David Tennants Richard ii FOR FREE with a really high quality recording FROM THE LIBRARY!!!! Everyone needs to GET A LIBRARY CARD!!!!

My library also has access to programs that can help you make your own legal documents if you can't afford an attorney but need things like wills or bills of sale or lease agreements!!

There is concerts and and documentaries and operas and Ballets from carnegie hall and the Palace of Versailles and other world class theaters!

They have coding courses! IELTS training!! News paper access that usually requires a subscription! Audio books! Music! Tickets to events and museums and aquariums and art galleries and carnivales and park passes and youth programs!!!

There is literally no reason to not have a library card. They're free.

#david tennant #richard ii of england #shakespeare #bbc pride and prejudice #pride and prejudice #books & libraries #acting classes #theatre #library card #resources for the homeless #community outreach #free newspapers #new york times #wall streeet journal #music #classical music #jazz music #audiobooks #language classes #esl #asl #sign language #ielts #ielts course #legal support #law depot #carnegie hall #ballet #vivaldi #the nutcracker

[literary-butch]

Stop overcomplicating direct action and community organising:

join your neighbourhood/town Facebook group

show up to council meetings and votes

volunteer for the local school twice a year

ask your neighbour how their day's going, compliment them, offer them a hand if they ever need it

Building community isn't hard, y'all are just allergic to admitting your accountability for your own isolation

Yes its harder if you're BIBOC, queer or disabled. I know this, I get this, but you don't have to like someone to talk about the council's new transportation or housing plans. You just have to start talking.

#activism #direct action #community building #community activism #community organizing #community outreach

[hiddenhearthwitch]

Hello! I was recently in the ER for a bout of vertigo that lasted a full day. I have a penial brain cyst that has to be monitored and was recommended by my neurologist to go. Unfortunately, at the moment I don't have the money to pay the full amount. So any assistance to help pay it off is greatly appreciated. ❣️

Would happily do tarot, rune or oracle readings in exchange for a donation!!

Thank you so much!

Venmo is @ fayebb

Paypal @ babiefaye

Kofi Link

#crowdfunding #please help #donation request #help needed #community outreach #community support #witchblr #tarot community #oracle community

[yubbi45]

I saw a post that said when they were real little Vash and Kni had different personalities

Like Kni was an outgoing little toddler(?) that wanted to be included in all the(human) things and Vash more reserved, uninterested in the people around him

I desperately need to find it again now that I'm not crying over the finale anymore, I need to ask op about their sources

#tristamp #trigun #stampede #fandom lore #millions knives #nai #personalities #community outreach

[forgivemeeurydice]

Sharing on as many platforms as possible! If you have the means, it would mean so much to me if we could help out a dear friend and his mother. We have until the end of April 2024 🩷

#gofundme #donate if you can #community outreach #help #personal