December 16, 2024
The first ever Community Quilting Bee Raffle has come to a close. Congratulations to the winner of Quilt #1: Noura A and Quilt #2: Fiona Connor.
(Noura is also running her own fundraiser selling jars of Sumac Chilli Oil. All funds are directly sent to her friend’s family in Gaza. If you are in LA we encourage you to get a delicious jar for yourself! More information here.)
All together 18 people contributed quilt squares, 52 raffle were tickets purchased, Reflections of Space drew an audience of 50, and Bodywork for Palestine gave 5 massages (including 2 complimentary massages for individuals from the Palestinian diaspora).
This allowed us to buy 17 eSIMs totaling in $600.23 for Connecting Hummanity and donate $309.27 to Gaza Mutal Aid Solidarity
| Raffle | $505 |
| Reflection of Space | $138 |
| Bodywork for Gaza | $204 |
| TOTAL RAISED | $847 |
| Gaza Mutual Aid Solidarity | $309.27 |
| Connecting Humanity | $600.23 |
| ACTUAL DONATED* | $909.50 |
*We decided to round up as well as cover an administration fees so we added additional $62.50 our own funds
*Receipts for transparency / accountability will be posted shortly.
We want to thank the following people:
- Reflection of Space performers & organizers:
- Bodywork for Palestine members
- Emily Batson
- Isa Knafo
- Laub
- Community Quilt Contributors
- Sarah Williams and everyone at the Feminist Center For Creative Work
- Scott Goff for assisting with the laser cut signs
We’re taking 2025 off to re-structure and re-energize the project but please be sure to keep an eye on this space for any events. Thank you for an amazing 2024.