Main fundraiser photo

Help Tyree Bounce Back!

Donation protected
Have you ever felt like you took one step forward, only to get knocked three steps back?

While at Starbucks to work on a writing fellowship application two weeks ago, my Macbook Pro was stolen. After speaking with multiple Starbucks representatives and the police, it has become clear that it's unretrievable. :(  

I am raising money to purchase a new laptop, so that I can continue to pursue my dreams and enrich the lives of those around me.

For the last year, I have used my laptop to apply for jobs, write articles on my blog, TyreeBP.com,  and HuffPost Black Voices , begin writing my first book, professionally edit photos, and pursue other multimedia projects. After my laptop was stolen, I was devastated not only because of the material loss, but because of all the hard work that was lost along with it.

Why I Need Your Help 

Due to extenuating financial circumstances, I am not in a position to purchase a new computer on my own. I currently work part-time and need a laptop in order to continue searching for full-time employment. 

Writing is my livelihood. And to have my laptop stolen from me literally sets me back ten steps. Without my laptop, I can no longer pursue my dream of becoming a journalist, writer, scholar, and community leader. Through my writing and social media presence, I aim to build useful resources and platforms for people of color to engage around their ideas and experiences. But without this valuable workstation, I am prohibited from producing quality content that I can use to mobilize and engage people around social issues, such as police brutality, faith, and politics.

And that's why I am earnestly seeking your help. If you have anything to contribute, I would greatly appreciate it.

Your donations will go toward purchasing:

 - 13-inch MacBook Pro Item Price: $1,099.00 
http://store.apple.com/us/buy-mac/macbook-pro
- GoFundMe fees 

Thank You!

This laptop will not only benefit me, but will enable me to continue serving my community. I sincerely appreciate any and every contribution that you are able to make at this time. I know that in life there are setbacks, but I believe that, with your help, I can bounce back from this and pursue my purpose.
Donate

Donations 

  • Rhonda Dugan
    • $100
    • 9 yrs
Donate

Organizer

Tyree A. Boyd-Pates
Organizer
Los Angeles, CA

Your easy, powerful, and trusted home for help

  • Easy

    Donate quickly and easily

  • Powerful

    Send help right to the people and causes you care about

  • Trusted

    Your donation is protected by the GoFundMe Giving Guarantee