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Each week, The FADER rounds up a small selection of calls for donations from causes furthering the goals of equality and social justice, with a focus on areas that are overlooked in modern media coverage. If you have any comments or suggestions for the roundup, contact us on Twitter or Instagram.
“Our house is literally falling apart. The ceiling and floors are caved in with mold and we could definitely use some help getting a new trailer or small apartment with no health hazards. Also we currently have no running water and our source of electricity comes from a generator. Any help is much appreciated.” — Samantha John
“McDonald’s is treating us like dogs. We don’t want to die for their hamburgers so we are going on strike to protect ourselves, our families, and our communities.” — Delia Vargas
“I began my transition in my teens and have reached a point where I feel ready for vaginoplasty surgery. It is very important to me to get this surgery to feel comfortable and confident in my body. This is something I have wanted for a long time, but now is the first time my life is feeling stable enough to take this step. I am hoping to raise funds to assist with the medical costs and additional funds to take care of myself while recovering from surgery.” — Hannah Sanchez
“Sidi Mohamed was an only child to his parents.He was a bright young man and remembered as a gentle, kind and meek young man. Our family is deeply heartbroken by this tragedy. I was cousins with Sidi Mohamed and have beautiful childhood memories with him.” — Kadiatou Diallo
“I struggle with BPD and have been forgetting to help myself before anyone. I’ve been really nervous asking for help in these times but have been in an uncomfortable living situation I need help leaving. I would like to continue organizing and I plan to start an organization to help black queer and trans people in Miami but before I can do that comfortably I need a sense of stability in my living.” — Marceline
“Historical and present land theft has stolen 98% of Black land-owners. This systemic attack on Black lives has further disrupted our livelihoods and the preservation of our histories. At the center of all calls for justice, liberation and righteousness must be the return and preservation of land stewarded by our people. This is what we must do.” — Teresa Ervin
“This family need to upgrade their car and need your help to do so! Like all of us COVID19 has hit this family hard. On top of this they have put their entire lives on hold to get Octaevius home.” — Nayuka Gorrie, fundraiser organizer
“I left in a hurry with a couple changes of clothes and my hygeine essentials and luckily have friends that will shelter me temporarily. I can’t stay in my parents house and need to get my stuff out as soon as possible. Please help me to at least have the money to find some room to rent and have food to eat until I can get on my feet.” — Julia
“For the past 3 years I have been on HRT (hormone replacement therapy) which has helped me a fair amount to have the body and appearance I once only dreamed of looking back at me in the mirror. While growing and maturing into the woman I am today I struggled to find a steady job and faced discrimination for being an indigenous trans woman.” — Lola-Olivia Parkinson