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arthur

@h4ppyc4ndy.bsky.social

$210.16 keeps us safe til paycheck hits

needed in 4 HOURS!!!!

I dont have another choice…

other links:
ca: cash.app/$foxkidk
vm: venmo.com/u/foxkid
#settlersaturday #helpsky #bipocma #mutualaid #mutualaidrequest

arthur @h4ppyc4ndy.bsky.social · 6h

we have been homeless for TWO YEARS!! we finally have jobs and our paycheck gets fucked bc of the shutdown.
we NEED the support!!!

$210.61 technically needed but fees are killer.

this is the LAST TIME we should need help

ko-fi.com/hellionpup/g...

#settlersaturday #helpsky #bipocma #mutualaid

October 18, 2025 at 11:01 AM Everybody can reply

|🏳️‍⚧️ F.E.A.R.onox |Urgent Funds: $695/$7000 | ❤️🧡💛💚

@farronox.bsky.social

$6305 remains to Ensure our safety.
Ensures we can pay rent, fix our car, do months old laundry... maybe even visit a pcp.

$485/day clears it, 100 ppl with $5
Like And Repost, it helps so much! ko-fi.com/farronox/goa... farronox.carrd.co #MutualAid #Helpsky 💸💕 #KoFi #Throne

October 18, 2025 at 10:58 AM Everybody can reply

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|🏳️‍⚧️ F.E.A.R.onox |Urgent Funds: $695/$7000 | ❤️🧡💛💚

@farronox.bsky.social

Only $10 came through ways i can use Today. Can we get another $40 through PP this morning for groceries? ko-fi.com/farronox/goa... farronox.carrd.co #MutualAid #Helpsky 💸💕 #KoFi #Throne

October 18, 2025 at 10:56 AM Everybody can reply

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Frances Danger *Deadly SoverAuntie*

@francesdanger.bsky.social

NATIVE #MUTUALAID💸💕

Sat Oct 18

Mvskoke/Semvnole woman needs ongoing help ($100) for hotel/food by 11 AM CST please. 4 allies sending $25 meets this need. Extra goes to apartment deposit. Mvto!

Cashapp $fdanger
Venmo/PayPal @francesdanger

#settlersaturday #Helpsky #nightsky

October 18, 2025 at 10:55 AM Everybody can reply

Stephanie Bri 🏳️‍⚧️ up yours with a twirling lawnmower

@stephaniebri22.bsky.social

please I'm really hurting right now and I can't sleep. I'm BEGGING please can someone come through for me 🙏🥺
$12 need ASAP
ca venmo PayPal stephaniebri22
#mutualaid
#disabilitysky
#transcrowdfund
#crowdfund
#helpfolkslive2025
#help
#disabled
#ma
#assistance
#mutualaidrequest
#chronicpain

Stephanie Bri 🏳️‍⚧️ up yours with a twirling lawnmower @stephaniebri22.bsky.social · 45m

URGENT PLEASE I'm in excruciating pain. the cold is triggering my arthritis and neuropathy and I'm aching like a bitch. I DESPERATELY NEED $12 ASAP to get some lidocaine to get some pain relief. please I'm really miserable right now. ca venmo PayPal stephaniebri22 please

Stephanie Bri 🏳️‍⚧️ up yours with a twirling lawnmower @stephaniebri22.bsky.social · 1h

URGENT please friends I'm hurting really bad. I need to get some lidocaine to get some relief from my chronic pain. I need $12 ASAP
ca venmo PayPal stephaniebri22

October 18, 2025 at 10:28 AM Everybody can reply

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arthur

@h4ppyc4ndy.bsky.social

$210.16 keeps us safe til paycheck hits

needed in 5 HOURS!!!!

I dont have another choice…

other links:
ca: cash.app/$foxkidk
vm: venmo.com/u/foxkid
#settlersaturday #helpsky #bipocma #mutualaid #mutualaidrequest

arthur @h4ppyc4ndy.bsky.social · 6h

we have been homeless for TWO YEARS!! we finally have jobs and our paycheck gets fucked bc of the shutdown.
we NEED the support!!!

$210.61 technically needed but fees are killer.

this is the LAST TIME we should need help

ko-fi.com/hellionpup/g...

#settlersaturday #helpsky #bipocma #mutualaid

October 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM Everybody can reply

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Donate to Help disabled queer gigworker survive and stay housed, organized by Brandi Michelle Burnett

Rook Killjoy (dirtyhands the ninth)

@foxrook.bsky.social

Thank you for this space. 💙

I'm a disabled queer trans artist trying to survive medical treatment for pulmonary issues & stay housed since gig work is not possible right now thanks to my lungs.

All help/boosts are appreciated! Every cent helps!

#MutualAid #HelpPeopleLive2025
#DisabilityCrowdfund

Rook Killjoy (dirtyhands the ninth) @foxrook.bsky.social · 1h

Hello all!

Disabled queer trans artist trying to stay housed while being treated for air trapping/possible COPD.

$675 needed Nov 1 for rent.

Being unable to breathe makes gig work impossible.TYSM! 💕💸🏳️‍⚧️

#MutualAid #DisabilityCrowdfund
#TransCrowdfund

paypal.me/rookkilljoy
CashApp/Venmo: foxrook

Hi everyone! I wanted to make a proper update to explain that… Brandi Michelle Burnett needs your support for Help disabled queer gigworker survive and stay housed

gofund.me

October 18, 2025 at 9:54 AM Everybody can reply

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Rook Killjoy (dirtyhands the ninth)

@foxrook.bsky.social

Hello all!

Disabled queer trans artist trying to stay housed while being treated for air trapping/possible COPD.

$675 needed Nov 1 for rent.

Being unable to breathe makes gig work impossible.TYSM! 💕💸🏳️‍⚧️

#MutualAid #DisabilityCrowdfund
#TransCrowdfund

paypal.me/rookkilljoy
CashApp/Venmo: foxrook

Donate to Help disabled queer gigworker survive and stay housed, organized by Brandi Michelle Burnett

Hi everyone! I wanted to make a proper update to explain that… Brandi Michelle Burnett needs your support for Help disabled queer gigworker survive and stay housed

gofund.me

October 18, 2025 at 9:37 AM Everybody can reply

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🎃Captain Murphy 🏴‍☠️🎃

@sealab2021.org

Someone buy my friends in the Philippines some real food please.

PayPal.me/maxdonprod

#Helpsky #MutualAid #HelpPeopleLive2025 #SignalBoost

BrassCastle $497/$700 @brasscastle.bsky.social · 2h

Having plain white bread slices for dinner, I guess. I don't think there's anything else to eat. 🤷🏼‍♂️

October 18, 2025 at 9:31 AM Everybody can reply

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arthur

@h4ppyc4ndy.bsky.social

$210.16 keeps us safe til paycheck hits

needed in 6 HOURS!!!!

I dont have another choice…

other links:
ca: cash.app/$foxkidk
vm: venmo.com/u/foxkid
#settlersaturday #helpsky #bipocma #mutualaid #mutualaidrequest

arthur @h4ppyc4ndy.bsky.social · 6h

we have been homeless for TWO YEARS!! we finally have jobs and our paycheck gets fucked bc of the shutdown.
we NEED the support!!!

$210.61 technically needed but fees are killer.

this is the LAST TIME we should need help

ko-fi.com/hellionpup/g...

#settlersaturday #helpsky #bipocma #mutualaid

https://gofund.me/1ec5033c

October 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM Everybody can reply

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☁️Now🤖Breezing💨

@nowbreezing.ntw.app

Bluesky's Top 10 Trending Words (past 10min):
💨x1* - gaza 🔓
💨x22 - 1﹐582
💨x1* - ukraine 🔓
💨x1* - democracy 🔓
💨x14 - santos
💨x12 - ヒロ
💨x8 - 10/18
💨x7 - menopause
💨x7 - 18/10/2025
💨x6 - susanne
*🔓 = Unlocked Emergency Words (see img)

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Emoji Legend
💨x# | "Increased Trending Rate" for a Word (meaningful value; "💨x8 - burger" will mean "burger" is trending at 8 times its own normal rate for this time of day)
🔓 | "Unlocked" Ongoing Emergency Word (such words are not weighted down by their own previous usage; their *ongoing* increased usage--weeks, months, years--would otherwise move them down the list.)

[PREVIOUSLY USED]
⚠️💨# | "Trend Strength Rating"
⚠️🌀💨 | "Trend Strength Rating" (see above)
⚠️🌀 CAT. # | [same; "CAT." = Category, like hurricane]
💬# | 10min Post Count
🆎# | 10min Word Count
🙂# | 10min Emoji Count

October 18, 2025 at 8:40 AM Everybody can reply

adamrainstopper.bsky.social

@adamrainstopper.bsky.social

Winter is coming and we have to catch up on back taxes to stay housed. Electricity is almost double the national average here and our heat is electric. We're closer than I thought we'd get, thank you for that. Anything helps. Reposting helps. Thanks & Solidarity. #MutualAidRequest #MutualAid
🖤❤️🖤❤️🖤

adamrainstopper.bsky.social @adamrainstopper.bsky.social · Feb 25

New year, new fundraiser. It's at least worth a try.
t.co/135sQFKFMp

t.co

October 18, 2025 at 8:36 AM Everybody can reply

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Amparo

@amparodo.bsky.social

It’s been a hard week. I’ve been sick with GERD while trying to stay on top of bills while healing.

I need $165 to cover my phone bill and buy masks so I can stay connected and safe.

Mutual aid keeps me going, and even a share helps 💛

🖤🤎💕
#BIPOCMA #MUTUALAID
#COVID #DisabiltyCrowdfund

Pay me on Cash App

Instantly exchange money for free on Cash App

cash.app

October 18, 2025 at 8:31 AM Everybody can reply

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𝙱𝚛𝚒𝚝𝚝 𝚜𝚊𝚢𝚜 #𝚂𝚃𝚁𝙸𝙺𝙴𝙵𝙾𝚁𝙼𝚄𝚃𝚄𝙰𝙻𝙰𝙸𝙳

@brittbutatwhatcost.bsky.social

Getting a head start 🤞🏾
»$160 left (gen. needs + obligations)
»$762 is still owed for my folio (temporary shelter balance)

Any increments for shelter keeps hotel accounting off of my back & anything helps

Ty❤️❤️

linktr.ee/hiitsbritt

#MutualAid #HelpSky
#KeepFolksAlive
#BIPOCMA 💸💕 #FundSky #MAV

October 18, 2025 at 8:30 AM Everybody can reply

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DaltonGMeek

@dgmeek92.bsky.social

Please help our friend secure shelter and other necessities
#MutualAid
#AyudaMutua
#StrikeForMutualAid
#HuelgaPorAyudaMutua

AnthonyJK_RGC $1,225/$2,000 For Restoring Disability Benefits @anthonyjk-rgc.bsky.social · 10h

This is needed right now!! Bills piling in; rent due next week!! $775 needed!

#MutualAid #HelpFolksLive2025 #MAV #BIPOCMA 💸💕

ko-fi.com/anthonyjkenn...
cash.app/AnthonyJK6319
venmo.com/u/AnthonyJK6...
paypal.me/anthonyjkenn
donate.stripe.com/6oE9BeeJ2c2p...
spot.fund/121vs4wct
gofund.me/977004d80

October 18, 2025 at 8:22 AM Everybody can reply

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Lego Dolemite

@psychoalpastor.bsky.social

I'm 295 away from covering my utilities!
#MutualAid #helpsky #signalboost #MAboost #HelpFolksLive2025 #BIPOCMA 💸💕
www.paypal.me/longbongsilver
Cash.app/longbongsilver
venmo.com/u/longbongsi...

Pay brian nicholson using PayPal.Me

Go to paypal.me/longbongsilver and type in the amount. Since it’s PayPal, it's easy and secure. Don’t have a PayPal account? No worries.

www.paypal.me

October 18, 2025 at 8:21 AM Everybody can reply

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arthur

@h4ppyc4ndy.bsky.social

$210.16 keeps us safe til paycheck hits

needed in 7 HOURS!!!!

I dont have another choice…

other links:
cash.app/$foxkidk
venmo.com/u/foxkid
#settlersaturday #helpsky #bipocma #mutualaid #mutualaidrequest

bsky.app/profile/h4pp...

arthur @h4ppyc4ndy.bsky.social · 6h

we have been homeless for TWO YEARS!! we finally have jobs and our paycheck gets fucked bc of the shutdown.
we NEED the support!!!

$210.61 technically needed but fees are killer.

this is the LAST TIME we should need help

ko-fi.com/hellionpup/g...

#settlersaturday #helpsky #bipocma #mutualaid

Instantly exchange money for free on Cash App

October 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM Everybody can reply

DaltonGMeek

@dgmeek92.bsky.social

Thank you very much to my friends who have reposted, and taken their time to share in #MutualAid threads. The help does not go unnoticed 💜🙏
Aside from the one donation the other day I haven't received any donations,

any donations go to shelter, medicine, and food,

Pay me on Cash App

cash.app

October 18, 2025 at 7:38 AM Everybody can reply

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Sin the #smut peddler 🔞 | Comms open! 🎧💗

@sinmademanifest.com

For those seeking #MutualAid on BlueSky or would like support, here is an incredibly valuable resource of threads, lists, etc.

Please share this widely, so that those in need know how to tag and where to get help, and those who would like to help know where to find those in need.

#swmutualaid 💸💕

QuyetPawz - Mutual Aid @qpmutualaid.bsky.social · 20d

This is a resource I've put together for mutual aid on Blue Sky.

docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Blue Sky Mutual Aid Community

Blue Sky Mutual Aid Community Updates & Additions by @QuyetPawz.bsky.social / @QPMutualAid.bsky.social Suggestions? Tag QuyetPawz on BlueSky or E-Mail [email protected] Want to support this wo...

docs.google.com

October 18, 2025 at 7:36 AM Everybody can reply

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arthur

@h4ppyc4ndy.bsky.social

$210.16 keeps us safe til paycheck hits

needed in 8 HOURS!!!!

I dont have another choice…

other links:
cash.app/$foxkidk
venmo.com/u/foxkid
#settlersaturday #helpsky #bipocma #mutualaid #mutualaidrequest

bsky.app/profile/h4pp...

arthur @h4ppyc4ndy.bsky.social · 6h

we have been homeless for TWO YEARS!! we finally have jobs and our paycheck gets fucked bc of the shutdown.
we NEED the support!!!

$210.61 technically needed but fees are killer.

this is the LAST TIME we should need help

ko-fi.com/hellionpup/g...

#settlersaturday #helpsky #bipocma #mutualaid

October 18, 2025 at 7:00 AM Everybody can reply

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Glitch

@glitch4oh4.bsky.social

I appreciate all the reposts, but I really need to raise at least $55 so I can order groceries till I get my EBT benefits in a few days. I'm out of groceries, and I have no way to get to a food bank for at least another week. #MutualAid #HelpSky #MABoost #HelpFolksLive2025 💸💞

Glitch @glitch4oh4.bsky.social · 6d

Queer, neurodivergent, chronically ill and disabled. Raising funds for groceries, cat needs, personal care/hygiene items, bus pass, and household items.

$0/200

#MutualAid #HelpSky #MABoost #HelpFolksLive2025 💸💞

ko-fi.com/glitch4oh4

Support Glitch

Kair’s virtual gallery and tip jar via Ko-fi

October 18, 2025 at 6:46 AM Everybody can reply

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Spellbound✨Hellhound

@ponycide.bsky.social

#mutualaid #helpsky

Spellbound✨Hellhound @ponycide.bsky.social · 7h

Reposting this as a kofi goal since that makes a bit more sense, but yeah. the gov isn’t releasing our food benefits next month so perhaps consider supporting a disabled artist and their family so we can eat In November ko-fi.com/ponycide/goa...

Buy ponycide a Coffee

October 18, 2025 at 6:05 AM Everybody can reply

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