Support USAID Staff in Transition

UPDATE: We received almost $5000 in donations from our wonderful friends and supporters. And as it turned out, we didn't need to purchase any supplies because so many people brought packing materials, food, and drinks for the RRB clap-outs. We have so much left over that we are saving it for the subsequent pack outs at the Annexes. So we would like to expand the vision for this fund to offer support for USAID staff that may need financial assistance during this difficult time. Please continue to share the link with anyone who might be able to contribute.

A link will be shared here to request assistance from the fund.

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USAID staff in Washington received word yesterday that they can go into USAID headquarters at the Ronald Reagan Building to retrieve their personal belongings. The entire Washington-based staff will have two days, this Thursday and Friday, in one-hour windows by bureau and in 15-minute increments per person. No boxes or packing materials will be provided. There are staff who have worked at the RRB for 20-30 years, and it is the "mother ship" for most of us. This will be an extremely emotional two days.

So, we would like to encourage anyone who is in the DMV area and able to join us at the RRB to "clap out" staff, with signs of support. If you're able to bring extra packing materials and / or drinks and snacks please do. We want to show these people how you treat public servants who have given their lives to the important work we do.

This gofundme is to receive any small donations that people who are not in the area would like to contribute to defray the costs of posters, packing materials, snacks and drinks for the two days. We will be frugal and any remaining unused funds will be donated to legal defense funds for USAID employees.