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I've been raising funds for & giving to Voix Noire for at least 5 years. Giving is tax-deductible, funds are always needed & help people immediately. Mutual aid is how we get by. #SolidarityNotCharity #DirectGivingSavesLives
harrietcarried.bsky.social Creighton @harrietcarried.bsky.social · Nov 16
Voix Noire, a Black led organization is looking for new recurring donors. You can donate as little as $1 a month. Donations are tax-deductible and pay for emergency contraception, groceries, water period supplies, STI kits & COVID supplies.

Voixnoire.com to learn more
Give.accomplis.org/VoixNoire
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December 16, 2024 at 12:32 AM
lesliemac.com
Reupping this morning. Would really love to give this young person piece of mind back. #DirectGivingSavesLives
lesliemac.com Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · Feb 24
URGENT ASK $600 needed for a tuition payment for an organizer. We are trying to keep them in school. #DirectGivingSavesLives

Cashapp: $LeslieMacFRN
Venmo: LeslieMacFRN
Urgent Ask Direct giving saves lives
February 24, 2026 at 3:39 PM
lesliemac.com
URGENT ASK $600 needed for a tuition payment for an organizer. We are trying to keep them in school. #DirectGivingSavesLives

Cashapp: $LeslieMacFRN
Venmo: LeslieMacFRN
Urgent Ask Direct giving saves lives
February 24, 2026 at 12:03 AM
lesliemac.com
URGENT ASK - rent & legal support needed for a Black Mom in Minneapolis- www.gofundme.com/f/stand-with...

#DirectGivingSavesLives
Donate to Stand with Jsanika for Justice and Family, organized by Jsanika Williams
My name is Jsanika Williams. I am a Black mother working to reunify my fami… Jsanika Williams needs your support for Stand with Jsanika for Justice and Family
www.gofundme.com
February 21, 2026 at 2:51 AM
lesliemac.com
ACCOUNTABILITY POST 2 - distributed the rest of the funds collected to a family needing support around emergency housing & food.

#DirectGivingSavesLives
Screenshot of a $150 payment
February 4, 2026 at 12:39 AM
lesliemac.com
ACCOUNTABILITY POST - goal has been met & funds distributed. Any additional funds collected will be held j distributed for other Direct Giving needs.

thank you to everyone who gave.
#DirectGivingSavesLives
Accountability post screenshot of $80 payout
February 3, 2026 at 4:41 PM
lesliemac.com
Mutual Aid URGENT ASK. A Black organizer needs $100 to fill their diabetes meds prescription

Cash App: $LeslieMacFRN
Venmo: LeslieMacFRN

#DirectGivingSavesLives
URGENT ASK DIRECT GIVING SAVES LIVES
June 24, 2025 at 12:39 PM
lesliemac.com
Re-upping. Their conference is coming up in a few weeks & I'd like to at least get to $500.

We are at $415 right now.

Cash App/Venmo: LeslieMacFRN
#DirectGivingSavesLives
lesliemac.com Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · May 5
Three brilliant young Black organizers need support covering expenses for an upcoming conference.

We need new voices in the movement & this is your moment to act.

We’re raising $750 total to get them there.
Every bit helps.

💸 CashApp/Venmo: LeslieMacFRN
#DirectGivingSupportsOpportunities
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May 15, 2025 at 4:24 PM
lesliemac.com
Stares in me doing #DirectGivingSavesLives work for 10 years. You think I don't have a vetting process?

FURTHERMORE - stop worrying about someone MAYBE trying to *checks notes* get $300.

She had to beg the vet to give her until tomorrow to pay you 🤡.
volare.bsky.social seven possums in an AFI hoodie @volare.bsky.social · Mar 14
Too many people have used "heartbreaking veterinary bills" falsely to prey on would-be donors, so they turn away. Having proof of the bill (no identifying details) goes a long way for people who do care enough to want to donate. Those of us who've been through it know what it should look like.
March 15, 2025 at 7:01 AM
lesliemac.com
ACCOUNTABILITY POST.
Thanks for everyone who donated.
Funds have been distributed.
#DirectGivingSavesLives
A screenshot of a Venmo payment confirmation. At the top, the time “7:24 🌙” is displayed, indicating nighttime mode on the device. The payment details section shows a profile picture of a dog wearing sunglasses, with the sender’s name blacked out. The payment message reads, “So sorry for loss. Hopes this helps. 💚” The transaction amount is - $300 in red text. Below, the Social activity section shows 0 likes and 0 comments. The status of the payment is marked Complete. The payment method used is a Venmo balance, indicated by a blue Venmo logo. At the bottom, transaction details list the date and time as March 14, 2025, 7:24 PM, followed by a blue lock icon and the word Private, indicating that the transaction is not publicly visible.
March 14, 2025 at 11:27 PM
lesliemac.com
ACCOUNTABILITY POST
GOAL MET & Funds distributed!
Thank you to everyone who gave. Screenshots below.

For those unfamiliar with my #DirectGivingSavesLives work, I always protect the identity of recipients- they are dealing with enough & people are weird.
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February 4, 2025 at 1:06 AM
lesliemac.com
URGENT ASK. I have a Black Woman cancer patient who is short on funds for her medication and care.

Goal is $250 to get her a little breathing room and get the supplies she needs for the next month or so.
#DirectGivingSavesLives

Venmo/Cash App: @LeslieMacFRN
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February 3, 2025 at 9:32 PM
lesliemac.com
Still trying to hit this goal- only 5 more payouts to go!

Do you have $5 to support some amazing Black Women organizers before the end of the year?

#DirectGivingSavesLives
#BlackWomenHolidayFund

Donate below:
• CashApp: $LeslieMacFRN
• Venmo: @LeslieMacFRN
• PayPal: paypal.me/fergusonresponse
lesliemac.com Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · Nov 27
As stated below, I'll be doing #DirectGivingSavesLives work here on Bluesky. I am bringing back another tradition: the #BlackWomenHolidayFund

My goal is $3K by 12/20
aka $150 to 25 Black Women Organizers:
CashApp: $LeslieMacFRN
Venmo: @LeslieMacFRN
PayPal: paypal.me/fergusonresponse
December 26, 2024 at 7:14 PM
lesliemac.com
ACCOUNTABILITY POST!
Made the morning of 2 more Black Women!!

Only $600 left to fulfill the entire 2024 #BlackWomenHolidayFund list - we can do this!

Every $ helps:
• CashApp: $LeslieMacFRN
• Venmo: @LeslieMacFRN
• PayPal: paypal.me/fergusonresponse

#DirectGivingSavesLives
(9:03 AM Payment Receipt): A screenshot of a digital payment receipt showing a successful transaction of $150.00 made today at 9:03 AM. The payment is noted as “For ♥ from the #BlackWomenHolidayFund.” The transaction status indicates “Complete.” :13 AM Payment Receipt): A screenshot of a digital payment receipt showing a successful transaction of $150.00 made today at 9:13 AM. The payment is noted as “For ♥ from the #BlackWomenHolidayFund.” The transaction status indicates “Complete.”
December 25, 2024 at 2:19 PM
lesliemac.com
I am now 5 days past my goal date & $900 short. It would such a blessing to send the remaining 5 Black Women Organizers a Christmas miracle today b/c #DirectGivingSavesLives
#Blacksky

Donate & share
• CashApp: $LeslieMacFRN
• Venmo: @LeslieMacFRN
• PayPal: paypal.me/fergusonresponse
lesliemac.com Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · Nov 27
As stated below, I'll be doing #DirectGivingSavesLives work here on Bluesky. I am bringing back another tradition: the #BlackWomenHolidayFund

My goal is $3K by 12/20
aka $150 to 25 Black Women Organizers:
CashApp: $LeslieMacFRN
Venmo: @LeslieMacFRN
PayPal: paypal.me/fergusonresponse
December 25, 2024 at 1:38 PM
lesliemac.com
ACCOUNTABILITY POST!
2 more payouts to amazing Black Women organizers.

Anyone got $45 to make the next payout?

$900 left to meet the full goal of support for 20 Black Women Organizers for the holiday.

#DirectGivingSavesLives
#BlackWomenHolidayFund
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December 24, 2024 at 9:28 PM
lesliemac.com
ACCOUNTABILITY POST!!
2 more payouts to amazing Black Women Organizers.

Still 8 more to go!
#DirectGivingSavesLives
#BlackWomenHolidayFund

Please consider donating & sharing.
• CashApp: $LeslieMacFRN
• Venmo: @LeslieMacFRN
• PayPal: paypal.me/fergusonresponse
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December 22, 2024 at 12:22 AM
lesliemac.com
Goal is tomorrow. I'm 50% short - 10 Black Women Organizers in need of this small bit of support before the EOY. I like to send funds before the holiday hits because it helps with meals, gifts etc.
#DirectGivingSavesLives
CashApp: $LeslieMacFRN
Venmo: @LeslieMacFRN
PayPal: paypal.me/fergusonresponse
A vibrant graphic promoting the 2024 Black Women Holiday Fund with a goal of $3,000. The top section features bold black text with a yellow background that says: "2024 Black Women Holiday Fund." Below that, in white text on a purple background, are donation methods: CashApp: $LeslieMacFRN Venmo: @LeslieMacFRN PayPal: paypal.me/fergusonresponse At the bottom, there is a photo of three smiling Black women, set against a pink background, conveying community and joy. A black text box with white lettering reads: "Help send $150 to 20 Black Women Organizers this year." The image highlights the campaign's purpose of supporting Black women organizers.
December 19, 2024 at 5:40 PM
lesliemac.com
ACCOUNTABILITY POST!
Another payout to support a Black Woman organizer this holiday season.

Officially halfway to goal. 2 more days & $1,500... please keep sharing.
#DirectGivingSavesLives
#BlackWomenHolidayFund
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December 19, 2024 at 4:57 AM
lesliemac.com
ACCOUNTABILITY POST!
Another payout tonight! Officially half way to goal!!

Thank you all, please keep sharing, every dollar helps!
#DirectGivingSavesLives
#BlackWomenHolidayFund
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December 18, 2024 at 2:44 AM
lesliemac.com
ACCOUNTABILITY POST!
2 more amazing Black Women organizers received some holiday cheer! 9 payouts done 11 more to go!

Please keep sharing #DirectGivingSavesLives
#BlackWomenHolidayFund
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December 18, 2024 at 12:46 AM
lesliemac.com
$50 needed today to send another payment to a Black Woman Organizer TODAY! Every $ helps!

CashApp: $LeslieMacFRN
Venmo: @LeslieMacFRN
PayPal: paypal.me/fergusonresponse
#BlackWomenHolidayFund
#DirectGivingSavesLives
lesliemac.com Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · Nov 27
As stated below, I'll be doing #DirectGivingSavesLives work here on Bluesky. I am bringing back another tradition: the #BlackWomenHolidayFund

My goal is $3K by 12/20
aka $150 to 25 Black Women Organizers:
CashApp: $LeslieMacFRN
Venmo: @LeslieMacFRN
PayPal: paypal.me/fergusonresponse
December 16, 2024 at 6:51 PM
lesliemac.com
Well - it seems this may not be a good platform for doing #DirectGivingSavesLives work, but I'm going to keep pushing & hope for the best for the #BlackWomenHolidayFund

Every dollar helps - please donate & share 🖤:
CashApp: $LeslieMacFRN
Venmo: @LeslieMacFRN
PayPal: paypal.me/fergusonresponse
A vibrant graphic promoting the 2024 Black Women Holiday Fund with a goal of $3,000. The top section features bold black text with a yellow background that says: “2024 Black Women Holiday Fund.” Below that, in white text on a purple background, are donation methods: • CashApp: $LeslieMacFRN • Venmo: @LeslieMacFRN • PayPal: paypal.me/fergusonresponse At the bottom, there is a photo of three smiling Black women, set against a pink background, conveying community and joy. A black text box with white lettering reads: “Help send $150 to 20 Black Women Organizers this year.” The image highlights the campaign’s purpose of supporting Black women organizers.
December 11, 2024 at 2:45 PM
lesliemac.com
5) I will be doing a lot of #DirectGivingSavesLives work here- this will mean frequent posts about raising funds for specific people & smaller direct giving initiatives: currently the #BlackWomenHolidayFund needs support:
CashApp: $LeslieMacFRN
Venmo: @LeslieMacFRN
PayPal: paypal.me/fergusonresponse
A vibrant graphic promoting the 2024 Black Women Holiday Fund with a goal of $3,000. The top section features bold black text with a yellow background that says: "2024 Black Women Holiday Fund." Below that, in white text on a purple background, are donation methods: CashApp: $LeslieMacFRN Venmo: @LeslieMacFRN PayPal: paypal.me/fergusonresponse At the bottom, there is a photo of three smiling Black women, set against a pink background, conveying community and joy. A black text box with white lettering reads: "Help send $150 to 20 Black Women Organizers this year." The image highlights the campaign's purpose of supporting Black women organizers.
December 9, 2024 at 4:26 PM