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I love this so much! thank you for the update. also wanted to share a tip that I learned from a friend (who's disabled and low income) about community care- if you see an unhoused neighbor outside of a store or restaurant, ask them if there's anything you can get for them - if you can budget for that of course. People usually have very modest requests- a carton of milk, a bottle of water, some socks- but for me personally being able to do something in the face of the immense suffering of my own neighbors, makes me feel a little bit more hopeful and at peace. happy holidays to those who celebrate!

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Yes!! I usually have at least a granola bar on hand even if people refuse… a genuine gesture can mean so much ❤️‍🩹

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Brother, thank you for allowing me to take part in this wholly transformative experience. 2024 has been the pits in terms of the grief I have endured. But this? This restored me. Thank you. 🙏🏾

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This makes me so happy I could contribute to this year's fundraising and subscribe to Frederick's Substack. What a gift to be part of this expression of love and possibility.

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Maaaan, I didn’t know how much my spirit needed this…🥹🥹🥹

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Thank you for sharing that beautiful story. It helps a little to know that you did this for all of us. And in spite of everything else that is going on in the world. Thank you for being who you are!

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Outstanding.

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Fantastic! So great to see people come through for each other. Some of us need people like you, someone to help give us a way to direct support. Thank you for being that vessel that allows the rest of us to send help (and joy) where it's needed the most!

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And wonderful photos !!

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Wow. Thats such amazing work you all do. Thank you so much. Blessings for the new year ahead.

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Thank you. Thank you for always pointing us back to the humanity in each of us that matters. I have felt the desire to pull back into myself this season and I so appreciate the reminder to keep expanding to be more connected. When it can feel hopeless in the world, we need human connection even more.

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<3

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I do hope we can connect directly someday! If you could register as a Community Partner with One Simple Wish, which is completely free, we can do so much to help you with this event and others that you do in the community. I love your writing, your heart, and your commitment to the community!

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Thank you for doing all you do and just being YOU! ❤️‍🩹

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And everyone - please become a paid subscriber!!! Collective liberation!!

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Thank you, thank us, thank you for giving us this opportunity to show up for one another. ZELDA ALL NIGHT!

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🎊❤️🎊❤️

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