Helping Holland: A Talent Show & Fundraiser

Hi everyone,

I’m hosting a talent show and fundraiser on Sunday, December 14th at 4pm to support my friend Holland, who is transitioning out of homelessness into subsidized housing (on 12/15). What they need most to begin rebuilding is money for moving expenses & stocking their kitchen with food. We will be collecting non-deductible contributions & converting them to Aldi gift cards.

We’ll have about 70 minutes of performances, including a community song, 2 piano performers, poetry, a Q&A with Holland, and more.

Attendance is free but please do register. No financial contribution is required to join us.

Ways to participate or support

• Financial: Every dollar contributed (note: NOT tax-deductible) will be used for moving expenses or turned into Aldi gift cards to help Holland cover food costs for a while. Cash, Venmo, CashApp, or PayPal. QR codes for contributions will be available at the event. For transparency, I’ll document all contributions and receipts and can provide them upon request.

• Share: This venue has a large capacity. The more the merrier and the better Holland is off for longer. Share with your communities & friends & family.

• Presence: Just show up. No need to contribute money if you can't right now. Join with human community enjoying communal music and mutual aid activities. Arrive early to chat & enjoy baked goods.

• Have another idea or way to help? Email me.

Additional Event details

• Kids: Supervised children are welcome; there’s a small play area in the back of the sanctuary.

• Parking: 75-spot lot + plenty of street parking.

• Capacity: The sanctuary seats ~250.

• Venue note: Although the event is hosted in a church, I want to acknowledge this clearly. As a former Christian with epistemic injuries, I wouldn't choose a venue that felt unsafe to me. But I know the pastor and, personally, feel comfortable in this particular space.