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Koinonia Mutual Aid

Koinonia Mutual Aid is a network of care created by and for marginalized leaders serving in faith-based institutions.

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Financial Contributions

Membership
Member

We invite BIPOC + LGBTQIA faith leaders to build social solidarity.

Starts at$1 USD / month

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Goal
Sustainer

Help sustain this mutual aid network of BIPOC + LGBTQIA+ faith leaders.

$270.50 USD of $15,000 USD / month raised (2%)

Starts at$20 USD / month

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Projects

Support the following initiatives from Koinonia Mutual Aid.

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Supporting Rev. Margarette Ouji’s costs from gender affirming care. Medical costs, post-op care, ...

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Support for a young adult Water Protector from the Rose Bud Reservation attending University of H...

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Funding for Rev. Hazel Salazar Davidson who, in March 2022 went on unpaid leave from her position...

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Top financial contributors

Individuals

1
Tuhina Rasche

$7,160 USD since May 2022

2
Miranda Bermes-Goller

$2,400 USD since Sep 2022

3
Janet Katari

$1,800 USD since Jun 2022

4
Sister Kelly Tazuko Marciales

$1,100 USD since Mar 2022

5
Rev. Drew Stever

$960 USD since Mar 2022

6
Hazel Salazar-Davidson

$610 USD since Apr 2022

7
Danielle McCleary

$563 USD since Aug 2022

8
Steve Jerbi

$540 USD since May 2022

9
Evangeline Dai

$510 USD since Mar 2022

10
Joe Kim

$420 USD since Mar 2022

11
Laura Salazar

$420 USD since Apr 2022

12
In honor of Pastor Bergen Eickhoff's Installation

$416.97 USD since Mar 2023

13
Margarette Ouji

$410 USD since May 2022

14
Bergen Eickhoff

$380 USD since Jun 2022

15
Jamie Bruesehoff

$380 USD since Jun 2022

Organizations

1
2
Alaska Synod ELCA

$545.41 USD since Oct 2022

Koinonia Mutual Aid is all of us

Our contributors 97

Thank you for supporting Koinonia Mutual Aid.

Sister Kelly ...

Admin

$1,100 USD

Rev. Drew Stever

Admin

$960 USD

Margarette Ouji

Admin

$410 USD

Bergen Eickhoff

Admin

$380 USD

Rev. Mollie Ryan

Admin

$114 USD

Tuhina Rasche

member

$7,160 USD

Miranda Berme...

member

$2,400 USD

Janet Katari

sustainer

$1,800 USD

Hazel Salazar...

member

$610 USD

Danielle McCl...

member

$563 USD

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Today’s balance

$874.91 USD

Total raised

$24,533.85 USD

Total disbursed

$23,658.94 USD

Estimated annual budget

$12,050.63 USD

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News from Koinonia Mutual Aid

Updates on our activities and progress.

Gathering the Gardeners

Summary: After hearing the needs expressed by members in Koinonia Mutual Aid, we recognize the need to form a leadership pod to help sustain this work. As we do that, we want to hear from you all. How do you want this forme...
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Published on March 31, 2023 by Rev. Drew Stever

Growing the Garden

The temptation is to move into scarcity mode, but the reality is that people's needs are being met. We began 2023 with roughly $4,000 in the Open Collective pot, and with in the first 3 months, we have distributed roughly $3,000 to members...
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Published on March 23, 2023 by Rev. Drew Stever

A Special Thank You to Our Organizational Supporters

Happy New Year! I hope this new year has greeted you with gentleness and ease. It can be so tempting to want to rush into the year head on with 25 to-do lists. So - may there be rest, softness, and space for dreaming. I wanted to take a mom...
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Published on January 12, 2023 by Rev. Drew Stever

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Koinonia Mutual Aid network supports BIPOC + LGBTQIA faith leaders in the United States to ensure their daily, health and wellness, and spiritual support are met. In times of transition, trauma, or grief, Koinonia offers connection to support pods.