🥧 Give Back November – Melissa 🤲
@melondc.bsky.social
Living, working, doing OK w/chronic illness. Please #MaskUp indoors and save disabled and elderly lives. We are all related.
MUTUAL AID Amazon List for DC here>>>
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1JS9LWXP66CIC/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_2
MUTUAL AID Amazon List for DC here>>>
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1JS9LWXP66CIC/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_2
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How I became a #MutualAid snack stop for kids:
In late 2022, I was COVID-conscious (just like now) and put out snacks for Xmas for all of the delivery people. I noticed they were taking a LOT of stuff but I shut it down in January 2023. But in 2023, "somebody" started sneaking around....
In late 2022, I was COVID-conscious (just like now) and put out snacks for Xmas for all of the delivery people. I noticed they were taking a LOT of stuff but I shut it down in January 2023. But in 2023, "somebody" started sneaking around....
Every single day, "D", a woman I've been helping for a month or so, sends me messags to ask if I'm ok. I get the sense she's worried I'll just disappear one day. I won't disappear, we have an old Xmas tree to give her
November 30, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Every single day, "D", a woman I've been helping for a month or so, sends me messags to ask if I'm ok. I get the sense she's worried I'll just disappear one day. I won't disappear, we have an old Xmas tree to give her
LOL when you end up doing Mutual Aid for families, you end up IN a family of many. You have people messaging you to see how you are, and people messaging about their frustrations, and teenagers asking for pizza money or just calling to vent and tell you what's unfair.
November 30, 2025 at 10:58 PM
LOL when you end up doing Mutual Aid for families, you end up IN a family of many. You have people messaging you to see how you are, and people messaging about their frustrations, and teenagers asking for pizza money or just calling to vent and tell you what's unfair.
November 30, 2025 at 10:54 PM
LOL when you end up doing Mutual Aid for families, you end up IN a family of many. You have people messaging you to see how you are, and people messaging about their frustrations, and teenagers asking for pizza money or just calling to vent and tell you what's unfair.
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This is one of the most obviously blatant attempts to undermine human skill in favor of tech dependency
If you’re not a music creator, you might not be able to see the aggressive use of targeted ads to try and promote Suno to music creators—both pro and hobbyist. It looks like a desperate attempt to both normalize the tech and drive adoption in the absence of organic demand.
November 30, 2025 at 5:45 PM
This is one of the most obviously blatant attempts to undermine human skill in favor of tech dependency
My friend here helped make this graphic for the Snack Kids' mom. Between the shutdown, van issues, missing gov help, and other messy stuff, financial hardship hits hard. She'd appreciate any help she can get. It's so hard to catch up once you're late
#MutualAid #DC
bsky.app/profile/hoyd...
#MutualAid #DC
bsky.app/profile/hoyd...
Black mom of 6 about to lose power in wintery DC! Please help the #SnackKids keep their electricity on!
PP: lexis0805
VM: yeah_imlexx
+Share if you can't spare
+Reply & repost to uplift this #MutualAid request
💕💸Send what you can to #KeepFolksAlive
#MABoost #HelpFolksLive2025 #BIPOCMA
PP: lexis0805
VM: yeah_imlexx
+Share if you can't spare
+Reply & repost to uplift this #MutualAid request
💕💸Send what you can to #KeepFolksAlive
#MABoost #HelpFolksLive2025 #BIPOCMA
November 30, 2025 at 8:44 PM
My friend here helped make this graphic for the Snack Kids' mom. Between the shutdown, van issues, missing gov help, and other messy stuff, financial hardship hits hard. She'd appreciate any help she can get. It's so hard to catch up once you're late
#MutualAid #DC
bsky.app/profile/hoyd...
#MutualAid #DC
bsky.app/profile/hoyd...
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Black mom of 6 about to lose power in wintery DC! Please help the #SnackKids keep their electricity on!
PP: lexis0805
VM: yeah_imlexx
+Share if you can't spare
+Reply & repost to uplift this #MutualAid request
💕💸Send what you can to #KeepFolksAlive
#MABoost #HelpFolksLive2025 #BIPOCMA
PP: lexis0805
VM: yeah_imlexx
+Share if you can't spare
+Reply & repost to uplift this #MutualAid request
💕💸Send what you can to #KeepFolksAlive
#MABoost #HelpFolksLive2025 #BIPOCMA
November 30, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Black mom of 6 about to lose power in wintery DC! Please help the #SnackKids keep their electricity on!
PP: lexis0805
VM: yeah_imlexx
+Share if you can't spare
+Reply & repost to uplift this #MutualAid request
💕💸Send what you can to #KeepFolksAlive
#MABoost #HelpFolksLive2025 #BIPOCMA
PP: lexis0805
VM: yeah_imlexx
+Share if you can't spare
+Reply & repost to uplift this #MutualAid request
💕💸Send what you can to #KeepFolksAlive
#MABoost #HelpFolksLive2025 #BIPOCMA
I hate to say it but I'm grateful for the small line of credits I use pretty much only for Xmas lol
November 30, 2025 at 7:14 PM
I hate to say it but I'm grateful for the small line of credits I use pretty much only for Xmas lol
On Tuesday I'm testing "Uber courier" to send a 30-lb package across the city. It's cheaper than a 1-way Uber for people with the Uber one thingy. So the Snack Kids will get some food etc lol.
Weighing it out may be hard so I'm counting on package labeling to add it up.
Weighing it out may be hard so I'm counting on package labeling to add it up.
November 30, 2025 at 6:14 PM
On Tuesday I'm testing "Uber courier" to send a 30-lb package across the city. It's cheaper than a 1-way Uber for people with the Uber one thingy. So the Snack Kids will get some food etc lol.
Weighing it out may be hard so I'm counting on package labeling to add it up.
Weighing it out may be hard so I'm counting on package labeling to add it up.
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We are over halfway to the goal for my winter fundraiser for our local animal shelter! This place is very dear to my heart and they do amazing work in our community. Please consider a donation if you can! givebutter.com/n5l31M
Molly's Holiday Fundraiser 2025
Make Winter Merry and Bright in Honor of Fergus
givebutter.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:57 PM
We are over halfway to the goal for my winter fundraiser for our local animal shelter! This place is very dear to my heart and they do amazing work in our community. Please consider a donation if you can! givebutter.com/n5l31M
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Solidarity action needed now!
Baby with dietary requirements has specific formula needs - anything helps keep him fed! #FedIsBest 💜
+Share if you can't spare
+Reply & repost to uplift this #MutualAid request
💕💸Send what you can to #KeepFolksAlive
#MABoost #HelpFolksLive2025 #BIPOCMA
Baby with dietary requirements has specific formula needs - anything helps keep him fed! #FedIsBest 💜
+Share if you can't spare
+Reply & repost to uplift this #MutualAid request
💕💸Send what you can to #KeepFolksAlive
#MABoost #HelpFolksLive2025 #BIPOCMA
Okay, tonight's local urgent needs.
I might add some crowdfunds later, but right now I'm mired in some local crap, so I only have time for the wishlist: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/....
I might add some crowdfunds later, but right now I'm mired in some local crap, so I only have time for the wishlist: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/....
Check out my list on Amazon
www.amazon.com
November 30, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Solidarity action needed now!
Baby with dietary requirements has specific formula needs - anything helps keep him fed! #FedIsBest 💜
+Share if you can't spare
+Reply & repost to uplift this #MutualAid request
💕💸Send what you can to #KeepFolksAlive
#MABoost #HelpFolksLive2025 #BIPOCMA
Baby with dietary requirements has specific formula needs - anything helps keep him fed! #FedIsBest 💜
+Share if you can't spare
+Reply & repost to uplift this #MutualAid request
💕💸Send what you can to #KeepFolksAlive
#MABoost #HelpFolksLive2025 #BIPOCMA
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PHENOMENAL WORK FOLKS! Britt says: Safe from 11/30-12/7.
Thank you everyone for the help. It really means a lot. 💞💞
💵 for functioning & towards shop restock (🎨 to designate) would mean a lot
linktr.ee/hiitsbritt
#MutualAid #HelpSky
#KeepFolksAlive
#BIPOCMA 💸💕 #FundSky #MutualAidRequest #artsky
Thank you everyone for the help. It really means a lot. 💞💞
💵 for functioning & towards shop restock (🎨 to designate) would mean a lot
linktr.ee/hiitsbritt
#MutualAid #HelpSky
#KeepFolksAlive
#BIPOCMA 💸💕 #FundSky #MutualAidRequest #artsky
We’d like to survive | Linktree
Two beings trying to survive long enough to thrive. 🌈
linktr.ee
November 30, 2025 at 5:17 PM
PHENOMENAL WORK FOLKS! Britt says: Safe from 11/30-12/7.
Thank you everyone for the help. It really means a lot. 💞💞
💵 for functioning & towards shop restock (🎨 to designate) would mean a lot
linktr.ee/hiitsbritt
#MutualAid #HelpSky
#KeepFolksAlive
#BIPOCMA 💸💕 #FundSky #MutualAidRequest #artsky
Thank you everyone for the help. It really means a lot. 💞💞
💵 for functioning & towards shop restock (🎨 to designate) would mean a lot
linktr.ee/hiitsbritt
#MutualAid #HelpSky
#KeepFolksAlive
#BIPOCMA 💸💕 #FundSky #MutualAidRequest #artsky
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DéLana R. A. Dameron was a brilliant poet & fiction writer about my age that I was in community with who has suddenly passed which is earth shattering. This is her acclaimed novel. @upfromsumdirt.bsky.social
bookshop.org/p/books/redw...
bookshop.org/p/books/redw...
Redwood Court (Reese's Book Club): Fiction
Fiction
bookshop.org
November 30, 2025 at 4:38 PM
DéLana R. A. Dameron was a brilliant poet & fiction writer about my age that I was in community with who has suddenly passed which is earth shattering. This is her acclaimed novel. @upfromsumdirt.bsky.social
bookshop.org/p/books/redw...
bookshop.org/p/books/redw...
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TODAY IS THE DAY 😱😱😱😱😱 No update from Britt yet - THIS IS STILL POSSIBLE 🤞🏻💜💜🤞🏻😔😔💜💜
Street homeless TOMORROW!! Every scrap of engagement helps increase visibility, and sends will help save their lives 💜
Please LIKE, REPLY, SHARE, and SEND TO SAVE LIVES
Britt and Topaz are 1800 away from safety!!!
Linktr.ee/hiitsbritt
#KeepFolksAlive #HelpFolksLive2025 #BIPOCMA #PWD #Helpsky
Please LIKE, REPLY, SHARE, and SEND TO SAVE LIVES
Britt and Topaz are 1800 away from safety!!!
Linktr.ee/hiitsbritt
#KeepFolksAlive #HelpFolksLive2025 #BIPOCMA #PWD #Helpsky
November 30, 2025 at 4:39 PM
TODAY IS THE DAY 😱😱😱😱😱 No update from Britt yet - THIS IS STILL POSSIBLE 🤞🏻💜💜🤞🏻😔😔💜💜
TURKEY BOWL UPDATE
K's team won 2 out of 3 games, his mom says he did a great job playing against a top team.
His team recently voted him MVP. They made this whole graphic and put it on social media but I'm not sure where lol. He has a nickname, South Side.
K's team won 2 out of 3 games, his mom says he did a great job playing against a top team.
His team recently voted him MVP. They made this whole graphic and put it on social media but I'm not sure where lol. He has a nickname, South Side.
November 30, 2025 at 4:39 PM
TURKEY BOWL UPDATE
K's team won 2 out of 3 games, his mom says he did a great job playing against a top team.
His team recently voted him MVP. They made this whole graphic and put it on social media but I'm not sure where lol. He has a nickname, South Side.
K's team won 2 out of 3 games, his mom says he did a great job playing against a top team.
His team recently voted him MVP. They made this whole graphic and put it on social media but I'm not sure where lol. He has a nickname, South Side.
The Snack Kids' mom is really in over her head with her utilities. She got help before from the Salvation Army and they won't help again this year.
Her van is costing her a lot of money and helped her keep her kids safe but keeps breaking down. She chooses rent/phones or utilities to be late
Her van is costing her a lot of money and helped her keep her kids safe but keeps breaking down. She chooses rent/phones or utilities to be late
November 30, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The Snack Kids' mom is really in over her head with her utilities. She got help before from the Salvation Army and they won't help again this year.
Her van is costing her a lot of money and helped her keep her kids safe but keeps breaking down. She chooses rent/phones or utilities to be late
Her van is costing her a lot of money and helped her keep her kids safe but keeps breaking down. She chooses rent/phones or utilities to be late
I'm in the process of deleting this stuff from the Amazon list! I forgot to mention, there are things not in the photo, I am storing some upstairs. Also in the photo there are 10 packages of cookies, too! I forgot to put it in the alt text.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
bsky.app/profile/did:...
I mentioned Colleen C food-love-bombed me but I don't think I can share the magnitude of her gifts without a photo. Truly awesome, this is about 80% of what I asked for and some things thrown in like 12-packs of Mac and Cheese. This will be enough for 8-10 families w/4-6 kids.
#MutualAid #Community
#MutualAid #Community
November 30, 2025 at 4:10 PM
I'm in the process of deleting this stuff from the Amazon list! I forgot to mention, there are things not in the photo, I am storing some upstairs. Also in the photo there are 10 packages of cookies, too! I forgot to put it in the alt text.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
bsky.app/profile/did:...
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Show some love for our neighbor!
November 30, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Show some love for our neighbor!
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November 30, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I mentioned Colleen C food-love-bombed me but I don't think I can share the magnitude of her gifts without a photo. Truly awesome, this is about 80% of what I asked for and some things thrown in like 12-packs of Mac and Cheese. This will be enough for 8-10 families w/4-6 kids.
#MutualAid #Community
#MutualAid #Community
November 30, 2025 at 3:59 PM
I mentioned Colleen C food-love-bombed me but I don't think I can share the magnitude of her gifts without a photo. Truly awesome, this is about 80% of what I asked for and some things thrown in like 12-packs of Mac and Cheese. This will be enough for 8-10 families w/4-6 kids.
#MutualAid #Community
#MutualAid #Community
We have an elephant pregnant at the National Zoo! They are hardly ever born in captivity
www.nbcwashington.com/news/nationa...
www.nbcwashington.com/news/nationa...
National Zoo reveals beloved elephant is expecting a calf, the zoo's 1st in 25 years
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo, in D.C. revealed one of its elephants is pregnant, the first time a baby elephant will be born at the zoo in 25 years.
www.nbcwashington.com
November 30, 2025 at 2:55 PM
We have an elephant pregnant at the National Zoo! They are hardly ever born in captivity
www.nbcwashington.com/news/nationa...
www.nbcwashington.com/news/nationa...
We got an enormous food love bomb from Colleen,thank you!!!!
November 29, 2025 at 10:05 PM
We got an enormous food love bomb from Colleen,thank you!!!!
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Important summary re: the community defense by New Yorkers. Important to know where those feds have the ability to stage.
600 ICE agents were supposed to be deployed to Canal Street. Hundreds of New Yorkers gathered instead.
Quick summary by me:
Quick summary by me:
November 29, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Important summary re: the community defense by New Yorkers. Important to know where those feds have the ability to stage.
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Trump’s “mass deportation” is not deportation at all.
When people are captured without due process, that's kidnapping. When they’re sent to another country against their will, that's human trafficking. When they're put in a prison with no way to get out, that's a concentration camp.
When people are captured without due process, that's kidnapping. When they’re sent to another country against their will, that's human trafficking. When they're put in a prison with no way to get out, that's a concentration camp.
November 27, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Trump’s “mass deportation” is not deportation at all.
When people are captured without due process, that's kidnapping. When they’re sent to another country against their will, that's human trafficking. When they're put in a prison with no way to get out, that's a concentration camp.
When people are captured without due process, that's kidnapping. When they’re sent to another country against their will, that's human trafficking. When they're put in a prison with no way to get out, that's a concentration camp.
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ICE still FROZEN at Centre St & Howard in lower Manhattan right now as calls continue circulating for people to join.
NYPD arriving with barricades.
NYPD arriving with barricades.
November 29, 2025 at 5:08 PM
ICE still FROZEN at Centre St & Howard in lower Manhattan right now as calls continue circulating for people to join.
NYPD arriving with barricades.
NYPD arriving with barricades.