Rylie's Moving & Housing Cost Fund
Donation protected
Hello, I'm Rylie, a non-binary trans woman living in an unwelcoming home. I'm completely ignored and purposely misunderstood by my roommate. In the
past four years I've been fired from 2 jobs for being transgender. Interviews for new jobs have been cancelled in person when an employer sees that I'm transgender. There are very few job opportunities for me here in Ohio.
I've had no choice but to rely on my skills as an artist to survive and keep a roof over my head but I'm often choosing between paying bills or affording food. What little I make from commissions isn't sustainable and keeps me working so much that days off are extremely rare. Often pushing me to the point of mental, physical and emotional exhaustion. Making my financial situation worse due to taking time off. I average about 4 to 5 dollars an hour for my work. I've had no choice but to take on more commissions than I can reasonably accomplish in a reliable time frame. Damaging an artistic reputation I've worked very hard to secure.
I'm raising funds to move from Ohio to Minnesota to live with my partner. I need help getting to an environment where I can grow, thrive and be with people that accept and love me. The difference it could make on my life is immeasurable. Minnesota is more accepting of lgbtq+, jobs and medical care for trans people are also more widely available.
I only have until July 22nd before I have to be out of this apartment. The amount of funds I need is more than three times what I make in a month. All of which goes to bills. This makes it impossible to save on my own. I've spent the last year trying to do just that with no success.
It's difficult to express how much it would mean to me to have your help. It would change my life. My quality of life would improve drastically. Thank you for taking the time to consider donating and sharing!!
Cost estimates:
-Uhaul including gas and towing unit for my car: $1100
-Security deposit and first month's rent: $1000
-Rent and remaining bills for current apartment: $900
past four years I've been fired from 2 jobs for being transgender. Interviews for new jobs have been cancelled in person when an employer sees that I'm transgender. There are very few job opportunities for me here in Ohio.
I've had no choice but to rely on my skills as an artist to survive and keep a roof over my head but I'm often choosing between paying bills or affording food. What little I make from commissions isn't sustainable and keeps me working so much that days off are extremely rare. Often pushing me to the point of mental, physical and emotional exhaustion. Making my financial situation worse due to taking time off. I average about 4 to 5 dollars an hour for my work. I've had no choice but to take on more commissions than I can reasonably accomplish in a reliable time frame. Damaging an artistic reputation I've worked very hard to secure.
I'm raising funds to move from Ohio to Minnesota to live with my partner. I need help getting to an environment where I can grow, thrive and be with people that accept and love me. The difference it could make on my life is immeasurable. Minnesota is more accepting of lgbtq+, jobs and medical care for trans people are also more widely available.
I only have until July 22nd before I have to be out of this apartment. The amount of funds I need is more than three times what I make in a month. All of which goes to bills. This makes it impossible to save on my own. I've spent the last year trying to do just that with no success.
It's difficult to express how much it would mean to me to have your help. It would change my life. My quality of life would improve drastically. Thank you for taking the time to consider donating and sharing!!
Cost estimates:
-Uhaul including gas and towing unit for my car: $1100
-Security deposit and first month's rent: $1000
-Rent and remaining bills for current apartment: $900
Organizer
Rylie Grey
Organizer
Cincinnati, OH