Help Malakai Get an Accessible Van
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Hi everyone,
I’m Malakai—a Black and Disabled Graduate Student in Social Work—and I’m reaching out with a heartfelt request for support. Transportation is critical to my ability to live, thrive, learn, and achieve my dreams, and I need your help to make it possible.
For nearly a decade, my van was my lifeline, helping me get to school, medical appointments, and run errands. Unfortunately, at 17 years old, it has stopped running, and repairs aren’t a viable option due to its age.
For a while, I managed without a van by relying on my wheelchair to get everywhere. This put significant strain on my wheelchair, leading to tire damage that left me completely without mobility for 50 days. While my wheelchair has now been repaired, this experience reinforced just how essential a reliable, accessible van is for my safety.
After searching for the past month, I’ve finally found a reliable, accessible van that meets my needs! I’m incredibly close to making this happen, but after factoring in the cost of the van, taxes, and registration, I’ve had to update my goal to $60,000. I need your help to close the gap! Any donations beyond this amount will go toward full-coverage insurance and other essential needs.
Given the political climate and restrictions that impact disabled people like me, I need to move quickly so these funds don’t sit in my account too long, which could affect my disability benefits. To avoid complications, I’m wiring the money directly to the dealership, which costs $25 per transfer, so I’m trying to move as efficiently as possible to minimize fees.
Please consider donating, sharing, or reposting to help me reach the final stretch. Every bit of support makes a difference!
Organizer
Malakai Strong
Organizer
Palm Springs, CA