randomactsofchaos:

so it looks like the safety pin thing has been co-opted by white supremacists. we need other, better ways to show solidarity anyway. wear an “i’ll go with you” pin, if you want that badly to wear a pin, or better yet, stand up for marginalized folks when you see them being harassed (online and irl). join an organization, volunteer your time, donate money, join a protest, if you’re able. wear a “black lives matter” or a “not my president” t shirt. there are so many ways to show solidarity and we need to get started now.

What to do if you suddenly find yourself homeless

jehovahhthickness:

clinicallydepressedpug:

himynameisrollin:

hipsandheartbreak:

spork-of-humanity:

dangerbabegang:

FOOD

  • Find your nearest food bank or mission, for food
  • grocery stores with free samples, bakeries + stores with day-old bread
  • different fast food outlets have cheaper food and will generally let you hang out for a while.
  • some dollar stores carry food like cans of beans or fruit

SHELTER

  • Sleeping at beaches during the day is a good way to avoid suspicion and harassment
  • sleep with your bag strapped to you, so someone can’t steal it
  • Some churches offer short term residence
  • Find your nearest homeless shelter
  • Look for places that are open to the public
  • A large dumpster near a wall can often be moved so that flipping up the lids creates an angled shelter to stay dry

HYGIENE

  • A membership to the YMCA is usually only 10$, which has a shower, and sometimes laundry machines and lockers.
  • Public libraries have bathrooms you can use
  • Dollar stores carry low-end soaps and deodorant etc.
  • Wet wipes are all purpose and a life saver
  • Local beaches, go for a quick swim
  • Some truck stops have showers you can pay for
  • Staying clean is the best way to prevent disease, and potentially get a job to get back on your feet
  • Pack 7 pairs of socks/undies, 2 outfits, and one hooded rain jacket

OTHER

  • first aid kit
  •  sunscreen
  •  a travel alarm clock or watch
  •  mylar emergency blanket
  •  a backpack is a must
  •  downgrade your cellphone to a pay as you go with top-up cards
  •  sleeping bag
  •  travel kit of toothbrush, hair brush/comb, mirror
  •  swiss army knife
  •  can opener

Reblog to literally save a life

if there is a Dollar Tree near you, they have entire food aisles

Planet Fitness also has $10 memberships. you can shower and they have free food days! pizza night 1st monday every month, bagel tuesday the 2nd tuesday every month.

Save a life reblog

Cold weather tip – put antiperspirant on the bottom of your feet to stop your feet from getting cold even though your socks are clean and you’ve only had them on a few hours – your feet still sweat when it is cold – putting on more socks isn’t always the solution. Think like a soldier –  take care of your feet, keep them dry and clean if you can.

Carry baby wipes with you to wipe off sweat and keep yourself smelling fresh longer.

Also Wal-Mart may not be your cheapest source of supplies or food.

And in the US, you can apply for food stamps even if you’re homeless.

Omg

pisshets:

unforth-ninawaters:

pisshets:

hazeldomain:

formidablepassion:

unforth-ninawaters:

larrylovesyouuuuuuu:

For any LGBT+ youth who’s parents are suggesting conversion therapy and want to runaway or escape my doors are open in Michigan and I will help you find a place to go that you will be safe.

Let’s have this signal boosted around Tumblr with other safe places and open doors for LGBT+ youth all over the country. Please private message me if you’re in the area and need help.

Hi, I live in New York State near Albany, in a blue county. I’m cis-female and asexual. My wife and I are happy to provide a safe haven – to LGBTQA youth, or to others who feel themselves in danger because of skin color, creed, etc., as long as you don’t mind a couple dogs, a cat, and a baby…

Private message me if you need help. 

Not sure I could house people for long, but will definitely help temporarily and find a better solution. I’m in Oklahoma.

I’m in Bangor ME and I’ll have to put you on an air mattress in the spare room but dammit, my air mattress is available. 

All of you get in contact with @transhousingnetwork if you really do mean this

@larrylovesyouuuuuuu @hazeldomain @formidablepassion @unforth-ninawaters

Any trans folk looking for a place to stay or any folks with available space go there

@pisshets thank you for telling me about this. That Tumblr looks like a fantastic resource.

@ramblingandpie, mind if I submit that our couch is available?

You’re welcome, thanks for your solidarity

With a Stroke of His Pen President Obama Permanently Protects Planned Parenthood

supposed2bfunny:

revyspite:

Reblogging again cause this is a big fucking deal (BFD)

THIS IS NOW IRRELEVANT.
THIS ARTICLE IS FROM SEPTEMBER AND THIS EXECUTIVE ACTION CAN BE OVERTURNED.

“Permanent” simply means that this order would not have an expiration date, but it CAN be overturned by Congress, and overturning this will be one of the very first things Trump does in office.

STOP reblogging this; it’s incredibly misleading and no longer relevant.

Planned Parenthood is NOT under protection, PLEASE continue to donate to them and fund them, cuz they need it so much! Seriously, it will soon face federal and state level defunding!

With a Stroke of His Pen President Obama Permanently Protects Planned Parenthood

outforhealth:

We get a TON of questions from our
amazing and fabulous new patients in our Planned Parenthood transgender hormone therapy and preventive
health service program about what and when they can expect hormones to start making
changes happen in their body. We turned to the info from our colleagues at
WPATH – that’s the World Professional Association for Transgender Health – and put
it all together in a sweet little handout. Information is power.

daddyrei:

thefruitdragon:

Some very pure Osomatsu Party Card Art!
The rare occurrence where they’re all having a wonderful time and nothing unfortunate is happening to any of them~

Osomatsu-niisan is back at it again killing me with faces, he looks like he’s about to combust lmao
I see his arm around Totoko, that’s like fifth base to him, right? XD So good, the official artists are so good.

!!!!!!!

Ichimatsu, how do I get cats to be my friends?? I love, adore, and treat them gently, but they seem so indifferent to my existence…

Usually, when I meet a new one, I stay two meters or so away, and sit or lay so they feel I’m on their level. I get snacks or food with a strong smell and put it next to me too, so they see me and go “oh, this weirdo has food” when I stop by. Keep snacks on you, and give them time and space.

Oh, and make sure they aren’t the kind who will attack you. Be careful with cats outside and stuff.