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Receipts, Needs, Next Steps

This week is about clarity. I’m rebuilding in public and focusing on helping three families facing food and housing insecurity. Below you’ll find what came in, what went out (with receipts), and what’s still needed. If you’ve ever wondered whether small donations matter—this is proof that they do. I’m also mapping the next steps so you can see how your support converts into groceries, rent help, and breathing room. Thank you for sharing, donating, or even just reading. It all moves the needle. This is part of my stroke recovery fundraising work—slow, honest progress.

What came in (Week 1)

Cash + in-kind support received this week. I’ll update line items as they clear.

Date (CT)	Source/Name	Type (Cash/In-Kind)	Amount (USD)	Method	Note/Reference
YYYY-MM-DD	[Donor/Handle]	Cash	$0.00	[Givebutter/PayPal/Zelle]	#[txn or note]
YYYY-MM-DD	[Donor/Handle]	In-Kind	$0.00	—	[e.g., 2 grocery bags, 1 rice sack]
YYYY-MM-DD	[Donor/Handle]	Cash	$0.00	[Givebutter/PayPal/Zelle]	#[txn or note]

Subtotal (Cash): $0.00
Subtotal (In-Kind, est.): $0.00
Week 1 Total Value: $0.00

What went out (receipts)

Every expense tied to a family and category, with proof links. Screenshots/PDFs will be attached or linked.

Date (CT)	Family	Category	Amount (USD)	Vendor	Receipt/Proof Link
YYYY-MM-DD	Family A	Groceries	$0.00	[Store/App]	[Link to image/PDF]
YYYY-MM-DD	Family B	Rent/Utilities	$0.00	[Landlord/Provider]	[Link to image/PDF]
YYYY-MM-DD	Family C	Transport/School	$0.00	[Bus/Driver]	[Link to image/PDF]

Total Spent (Week 1): $0.00
Remaining Cash on Hand: $0.00

Receipts bundle: [Folder link or gallery goes here]

Immediate needs (by family)

Short, concrete lists. I’ll check these off and note dates as we fulfill them.

Family A — Food & Basics

[ ] Rice (25 kg) — $30 (target date: __)
[ ] Cooking oil, eggs, vegetables — $40
[ ] Soap, detergent, toothpaste — $30

Family B — Housing Stability

[ ] Rent support (partial) — $200 (due: $1,000)
[ ] Utilities (electric/water) — $450 (due: $1,500)
[ ] Groceries — $1,000

Family C — Food & School

[ ] Groceries — $75
[ ] Transport to school (1 week) — $50
[ ] School lunch credit — $50

Immediate Week 2 Need (roll-up): $1,500
(This is the number to beat next week.)

Next steps (targets)

Simple, visible goals for the next 7 days.

Target #1: Fill the pantry — $150 for staple groceries across all three families.
Target #2: Keep the lights on — $400 for utilities + critical rent gaps.
Target #3: School coverage — $300 for transport + lunches.

Progress bars (manual update):

Pantry: [□□□□□□□□□□] 0%
Utilities/Rent: [□□□□□□□□□□] 0%
School: [□□□□□□□□□□] 0%

How to help

Donate: [Stand with Joy] / [Stand with Elissa] / [Stand with Cathy] — any amount helps.
Share: Post this page to one friend or group that cares about helping three families.
In-Kind: If you can cover a specific line item (e.g., “Family B utilities $__”), message me and I’ll assign it and post the receipt.
Signal boost: If you run a newsletter or community space, I can send a 2-paragraph summary with links.

CTA: Donate or share to keep these three families fed and housed.

Notes on transparency

I’ll post receipts within 24 hours of each spend and keep a weekly ledger.
If I duplicate a line or miss something (my memory is patchy), ping me—I’ll fix it fast.
This is rebuilding in public and part of my stroke recovery fundraising. Thank you for the patience and the accountability.

— randomblink