Astra's Survival Fund

Update 1/10/2024

I've gotten a surprise dental bill of $800. I've been applying to jobs and still haven't gotten anything, getting a bunch of rejections this week. I would love to get support and stability as I continue my job search, so every donation counts!

Thank you everyone for your support through this ongoing medical and financial crisis. I'm so deeply grateful for everyone who has shown up for me.

⁣Update 9/23/2023

Hi everyone,

Thank you for supporting me! I have some upsetting news: my lease is up on Sept. 30 and I'm leaving my apartment. I was going to crash with friends, but 3 different arrangements fell through. I'm currently fundraising for a sublet (the lowest priced one available to me is $1050) so I can have a safe and warm place to stay.

I've still been on the job search but I haven't had any luck. A job with medical care would be great, but in the meantime, any and all support here is appreciated. Even $5 helps (and larger donations are very appreciated). Please continue to share with your networks.

Thank you,

Alyssia

Update 7/27/2023

Hi everyone,

Thank you so much for donating to this fundraiser for the past 9 months. If you told me when all this happened I would be sick and unemployed for this long, I'd be terrifed. I have been able to get through this with the help and support of my friends and community. I'm so grateful.

Your donations have kept me fed, paid urgent medical bills, and kept me going throughout financial instability.

I am still in urgent need. I'm looking for jobs but haven't been able land anything yet. I currently need to pay $2100 in rent August 1st to avoid an eviction. $150 to keep my lights on, $100 to keep my phone on, and then whatever else gets raised goes towards food.

Please, if you have capacity, donate, share, and boost my fundraiser!

With love and warmth,

Alyssia

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My name is Alyssia, and I'm fundraising for medical expenses, rent, and my continued thriving and survival during a challenging moment in my life.⁣

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I was let go from my position as an organizing director at a local bay area housing organization in mid-September. My medical practitioners worked with me to treat as much as possible before my insurance ran out on October 1st. Despite our best efforts, even with medical insurance, I'm left with an urgent treatment plan which costs at LEAST $23,000.I have an underlying medical issue that’s caused many problems, the most urgent one being four cracked teeth and a gum infection. I'm in pain, and if I don't get treatment soon, I can lose my teeth.⁣

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On top of navigating my medical issues, my job loss has rendered me financially unstable. I've sent a request for a rent reduction to my property management company, and I'm waiting to hear back about benefits like SNAP.⁣

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I need to start fundraising proactively, so I don't fall behind, adding to the stress that is making these medical issues worse.⁣

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I'm looking to fundraise six months of rent, COBRA, medical appointments, and living expenses to focus on recovery. I'm going to restart my consulting business so I can have the flexibility to schedule clients around medical appointments. Even so, I cannot cover all my expenses without communal support. Please give what you can and share with your networks. Thank you!⁣

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Breakdown of expenses:⁣

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$23,000 dental bill⁣

$2500 rent and utilities (yes it's very high and I'm doing my best to get a reduction) x 6 months = $15,000⁣

$500 COBRA x 6 = $3000⁣

$1000 medical appointments, therapy, medication, acupuncture x 6 = $6000⁣

$500 food and transportation x 6 = $3000⁣

Cushion for unexpected medical costs and coverage of GoFundMe fees = $2000⁣

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Total: $52,000