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Dylan Castellanos @dylancas87.bsky.social · 6h

Unfortunately, we won't be able to stop crowdfunding until I find another job, get paid & we get us back on our feet.
We would prefer to move into an apartment.
We've even found some nearby with units available.
But the rent here is $400 a week & drains everything we have.

Dylan Castellanos @dylancas87.bsky.social · 6h

gofund.me/82a59e1e

paypal.me/DylCas87

ko-fi.com/dylancas87

Orange background, pumpkin spice drink, squirrel and a fox, with black text font detailing our survival of domestic violence, our need for help, and links to PayPal and two fundraising campaigns.

Dylan Castellanos @dylancas87.bsky.social · 6h

gofund.me/82a59e1e

paypal.me/DylCas87

ko-fi.com/dylancas87

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Dylan Castellanos @dylancas87.bsky.social · 8h

If you want to support us, please check out my newest design.
I've made some stickers, magnets and pins to stand in solidarity for those who survived or died from DV.
As a survivor of DV, this design really means a lot to me.
👇🏾
www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/1748...

A pin for solidarity for victims/survivors of domestic violence

A sticker for standing in solidarity with victims/survivors of domestic violence

A magnet to stand in solidarity with victims/survivors of domestic violence

A holographic sticker to stand in solidarity with victims/survivors of domestic violence

Dylan Castellanos @dylancas87.bsky.social · 15h

Dylan Castellanos @dylancas87.bsky.social · 15h

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Dylan Castellanos @dylancas87.bsky.social · 15h

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Dylan Castellanos @dylancas87.bsky.social · 15h

A great way to support us monthly, and to get something for yourself in return, is to buy something from my RedBubble.
I have a wide variety of designs, & sell everything from sweat shirts, hoodies, pet mats, duvets, shower curtains, iPhone & Samsung cases, stickers, etc.

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Dylan Castellanos @dylancas87.bsky.social · 1d

I have some cute stuff on RedBubble.
Please check them out!
This is a great way to show us support, and to get something for yourselves in return.
www.redbubble.com/people/EnbyS...

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Dylan Castellanos @dylancas87.bsky.social · 1d

Please check out my RedBubble.
There's a sale, up to 25%-40% off, for some select items!

🔗 www.redbubble.com/people/EnbyS...

EnbyShopOfArt87 Shop | Redbubble

EnbyShopOfArt87 is an independent artist creating amazing designs for great products such as t-shirts, stickers, posters, and phone cases.

www.redbubble.com

Dylan Castellanos @dylancas87.bsky.social · 1d

We reached our goal!

Dylan Castellanos @dylancas87.bsky.social · 5d

We're trying to cover rent for this upcoming Thursday.
But no one will donate this time.
I think people are under the impression that if they donated once, then we just shouldn't be poor and need help anymore.
But we still need help.

ko-fi.com/dylancas87/g...

gofund.me/82a59e1e

paypal.me/DylCas87

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Dylan Castellanos @dylancas87.bsky.social · 2d

$142.25 left to meet our goal of $550!
The rent here at this motel is $400/week.
Our phone bill is $100 a month.
$50 will allow us to get important things like cat food & litter, & essentials like soap, pads, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, mouthwash, toilet paper, etc.

Dylan Castellanos @dylancas87.bsky.social · 5d

We're trying to cover rent for this upcoming Thursday.
But no one will donate this time.
I think people are under the impression that if they donated once, then we just shouldn't be poor and need help anymore.
But we still need help.

ko-fi.com/dylancas87/g...

gofund.me/82a59e1e

paypal.me/DylCas87

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Dylan Castellanos @dylancas87.bsky.social · 1d

Good morning, everyone!
We're trying to raise the last $142 to get everything covered for this week while I continue looking for a new job.
If anyone can make this happen, we would be so grateful.

Dylan Castellanos @dylancas87.bsky.social · 5d

We're trying to cover rent for this upcoming Thursday.
But no one will donate this time.
I think people are under the impression that if they donated once, then we just shouldn't be poor and need help anymore.
But we still need help.

ko-fi.com/dylancas87/g...

gofund.me/82a59e1e

paypal.me/DylCas87

Dylan Castellanos @dylancas87.bsky.social · 2d

$142.25 left to meet our goal of $550!
The rent here at this motel is $400/week.
Our phone bill is $100 a month.
$50 will allow us to get important things like cat food & litter, & essentials like soap, pads, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, mouthwash, toilet paper, etc.

Dylan Castellanos @dylancas87.bsky.social · 5d

We're trying to cover rent for this upcoming Thursday.
But no one will donate this time.
I think people are under the impression that if they donated once, then we just shouldn't be poor and need help anymore.
But we still need help.

ko-fi.com/dylancas87/g...

gofund.me/82a59e1e

paypal.me/DylCas87

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Reposted by Dylan Castellanos

Dylan Castellanos @dylancas87.bsky.social · 5d

We need help covering rent for this week, as well as pet food, soap, etc.

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Dylan Castellanos @dylancas87.bsky.social · 2d

$157.25 left to meet our goal of $550.
The rent for this motel is $400 a week.
Our phone bill is $100 once a month.
$50 will allow us to get cat food, cat litter, soap, pads, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, mouthwash, toilet paper, etc.

Dylan Castellanos @dylancas87.bsky.social · 5d

We're trying to cover rent for this upcoming Thursday.
But no one will donate this time.
I think people are under the impression that if they donated once, then we just shouldn't be poor and need help anymore.
But we still need help.

ko-fi.com/dylancas87/g...

gofund.me/82a59e1e

paypal.me/DylCas87

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Dylan Castellanos @dylancas87.bsky.social · 2d

If you'd like a different way to support us & get something in return, then please check out my shop on RedBubble.
I have a lot of stuff choose from.
I have shirts, pet stuff, backpacks, notebooks, phone cases, shower curtains, etc.
I'll add more designs soon! 🛍️
www.redbubble.com/people/EnbyS...

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Dylan Castellanos @dylancas87.bsky.social · 2d

$157.25 is all that we need now.
If you happen to come across this post, please consider helping us meet our goal.

Reposted by Dylan Castellanos

Dylan Castellanos @dylancas87.bsky.social · 3d

$182.25 is all that we need in order to meet our goal.
We're currently living in a motel, where it costs $400 a week to book.
The $550 I'm asking for only covers one week, the phone bill, hygiene stuff like soap, & pet food.
If anyone sees this, please help us.

Dylan Castellanos @dylancas87.bsky.social · 5d

We're trying to cover rent for this upcoming Thursday.
But no one will donate this time.
I think people are under the impression that if they donated once, then we just shouldn't be poor and need help anymore.
But we still need help.

ko-fi.com/dylancas87/g...

gofund.me/82a59e1e

paypal.me/DylCas87

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Dylan Castellanos @dylancas87.bsky.social · 3d

Surviving domestic violence should, in absolutely NO way, mean that we lose everything & end up homeless.
We have been through enough.
I am so damn tired.
I want my life back.
I want my joy back.
I want my sanity back.
If you're seeing this & have any compassion, PLEASE HELP US!

A female victim of domestic violence, with a blindfold over her eyes, being silenced.

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Dylan Castellanos @dylancas87.bsky.social · 3d

I understand that some people aren't comfortable sending money.
I have an online store with RedBubble.
Any purchase over $20 allows me to get a small commission once a month.
It isn't much, but better than nothing.
I get paid.
And buyers get cute merch.

www.redbubble.com/people/EnbyS...

Dylan Castellanos @dylancas87.bsky.social · 3d

Surviving domestic violence should, in absolutely NO way, mean that we lose everything & end up homeless.
We have been through enough.
I am so damn tired.
I want my life back.
I want my joy back.
I want my sanity back.
If you're seeing this & have any compassion, PLEASE HELP US!

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Dylan Castellanos @dylancas87.bsky.social · 3d

$182.25 is all that we need in order to meet our goal.
We're currently living in a motel, where it costs $400 a week to book.
The $550 I'm asking for only covers one week, the phone bill, hygiene stuff like soap, & pet food.
If anyone sees this, please help us.

Dylan Castellanos @dylancas87.bsky.social · 5d

We're trying to cover rent for this upcoming Thursday.
But no one will donate this time.
I think people are under the impression that if they donated once, then we just shouldn't be poor and need help anymore.
But we still need help.

ko-fi.com/dylancas87/g...

gofund.me/82a59e1e

paypal.me/DylCas87

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𝕊𝕒𝕘𝕖🍃 @sagegarnish.bsky.social · Jan 9

If anyone is looking to donate to a charity, I highly recommend World Central Kitchen
They are a really well respected charity and they feed people who are suffering all over the world.

wck.org/relief ⤵️

World Central Kitchen | Relief

wck.org

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Dylan Castellanos @dylancas87.bsky.social · 5d

We need help covering rent for this week, as well as pet food, soap, etc.

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Dylan Castellanos @dylancas87.bsky.social · 5d

Rent at this motel for one week is $400, $800 for two, & so on & so forth.
We're trying to book one week, simply because I don't think we would ever be able to rent for two weeks or more.
It's why I'm constantly crowdfunding ever since I lost my job.
We also help with the phone bill, cat food, etc.

Picture of my receipt from Motel 6, costing $401.39 for one weeks stay.

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