Hello everyone,
For months now I have been fundraising for families in the Gaza Strip. My efforts have been on Instagram or in-person events in Portland, Oregon. Using Instagram as a platform leaves the possibility of anyone seeing what is happening entirely up to chance. For folks with no interest in using social media, any information posted there is missed.
During my in-person fundraising events, the vast majority of people want to stay updated on future efforts and events, as well as figure out ways to collaborate with me or otherwise be more involved. Due to the nature of Instagram’s Zionism and censorship, it is becoming less likely to be a helpful tool in the long term.
So I will endeavor to use this space for the following purposes:
Information on in-person events in Portland, Oregon, and surrounding areas that are supporting and fundraising for folks in the Gaza Strip (Both events I am planning, and those I learn about).
Requests for volunteers, collaborations, or donations for fundraisers I am planning.
Raffle, auction, or other online-only fundraisers, both that I host, and hear about.
Updates on the families I am supporting, and urgent calls for emergency donations that have specific goals and needs (i.e. rent assistance, medical supplies, displacement costs, etc.)
Relevant or important news.
Probably my feelings sometimes.
One final note for clarification — I am just a guy; not an organization, expert, influencer, or public figure. I do not make any profit from my efforts, it is all done in my free time outside of my day job and is in no way connected to it. There will likely be mistakes, hiccups, and failures in my efforts along the way, and I am dedicated to listening, learning, and growing. Anyone who wants to engage with me regarding what is posted here in earnest and good faith, I would be happy to engage with. There is no time or energy to spend on the malintent.
Due to the nature of mental health, energy levels, and the state of the world, I can make no promises about how often I will be posting, but ideally, it will be on the reg.
Take care, and as always, Free Palestine!
<3mm