5 fundraisers to support this week

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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.

Autopsy and family costs for Quawan Charles

Fundraising for the autopsy and funeral of Quawan Charles, who died under uncertain circumstances.

"On the evening of October 30th, Quawan Charles was picked up from his father’s house by a white male and his mother. His body was found November 2nd. The parish of St. Mary refuses to release the findings of the autopsy. In response, the family is attempting to raise funds needed to conduct a second autopsy before his funeral. An individual autopsy needs to be conducted before November 12th to ensure that all findings by the medical examiner can come back conclusive." — Fundraiser organisers

Help Me Find a Safe Home

Favour is seeking safe housing from her abusive family.

"i currently have no way of getting to work, i’m mostly likely going to have to quit so my income is gone. i’m hoping to raise enough money to pay for 5 months rent in advance and use the rest to get a car so i can look for a job and move around. please donate and share if you can" — Favour

Black Trans Woman Safe Housing & Covid Relief Fund

Fundraising for a Black trans woman to afford medical and living costs.

"because of the uncertainty of these times i've been experiencing extreme surges in anxiety and depression and this fund is going to help me take the next steps in securing a safe and sounder future i deserve. thank you and i appreciate u!" — Fundraiser beneficiary

Yasha’s Transition Fund

Fundraising for Afro-Latina actress Yasha to transition.

" But due to the social preference of cisnormativity intersecting with antiblackness + misogynoir, access to crucial gender-affirming procedures is difficult for my community. Like many of my Black Trans sisters, I am in need of assistance as I continue to move forward. I am looking to you-- my community, online friends, or some kind strangers-- for some support along the way." — Yasha

Please Help Prevent Eviction!

Helping Deanna raise money to avoid eviction, which she is facing due to Covid-related loss of income.

"I have tried numerous organizations to try to help me but it seems like I’m at an standstill. I have even gotten an roommate but they’ve even ran into medical issues, having to pay out of pocket for Insulin (Type 1 Diabetic.) which ranges from $750-1000. (novolog & levemir)." — Deanna