Support the Journey
My first day of school. Trying to keep this energy going into graduate school.
I have been overwhelmingly blessed to have a village of family, friends, neighbors, and supporters throughout my life. They constantly show up and show out for me in ways I never expect, but are forever grateful for.
As I was letting folks know about this journey, I was asked how folks could support me and the question alone was affirming. Support can manifest in so many ways and you reading this is already a show of support so I thank you.
If you happen to want to support in other ways, I wanted to include some options and ideas here. Feel free to let me know if you have any questions.
thank you, thank you, thank you! ✨
✨financial blessings✨
any funds received will go directly to my london/graduate school and living expenses.
I’ll be on a student budget/loan for at least a year so there’s no deadline or goal limit. I deeply appreciate your support at any time and of any amount. 🤍
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direct funds (most helpful!) :
paypal: paypal.me/reneeisto
zelle: hey@reneeisto.com
cash app: $reneeisto
venmo: @reneeisto
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I also love gift cards!
**However, as of September 2022, I’m not actively living in London for a few months to use gift cards so direct funds would be the best way to support!**
notes: please send any gift cards digitally to hey[at]reneeisto[dot]com; also, not every place near me offers online gift cards so if you’d like to send money for a particular use, just let me know!
* = ones closest to me or that I frequent most
general (multiple gift card options):
Giftly (for multiple stores)
Gift cards via Tesco (for multiple stores)
necessities (food, toiletries, utilities, etc.)
*note: there’s also grocery stores I frequent that don’t have gift card options so direct funds are best for that!
*Sainsbury’s (for groceries - $$)
Aldi (for groceries - $)
Marks & Spencer (groceries - $$$)
Waitrose (groceries - part of John Lewis - $$$)
*Deliveroo (food delivery)
Just Eat (food delivery)
*Starbucks (cafe)
*Pret (cafe)
*Nando’s (south african restaurant chain)
Argos (general/variety store)
ASDA (for groceries, home goods, etc.)
*Lycamobile (top-up/add money to my UK phone line; just ask for the #!)
miscellaneous (clothes, home goods, etc.)
*Primark (for home goods, clothes, + misc.)
*H&M (for home goods, clothes)
TJMaxx (for home goods, clothes, + misc.)
Poundland (like a dollar store! - $)
IKEA (home goods, etc.)
*Flying Tiger (miscellaneous goods, supplies, home goods)
entertainment/experiences
*Picturehouse (for movie/film-watching)
ODEON (for movie/film-watching)
Vue Cinema (for movie/film-watching)
Curzon (for movie/film-watching)
*Netflix (for streaming)
GetYourGuide (to gift a London/UK experience)
Groupon (for experiences, services goods, etc.)
💡knowledge, insight, + words of encouragement💡
I love to check out, learn, and do all the things so there’s so much I want to engage with in this journey. check out the post above for more info of the things I’m interested in engaging with, but please feel free to share any knowledge, insight, or words of encouragement you’re willing to give in the form below.
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general interests:
graduate school/student resources ● scholarships + funding opportunities ● free housing or housing-for-work opportunities (i.e. resident assistants) ● libraries ● bookstores ● youth-serving organizations + resources ● youth workers ● museums ● student discounts ● all the free things! ● caribbean/west indian tingz ● black women things ● must-sees + must-dos ● hidden gems ● fooooddd (all of it) ● farmer's markets ● markets + food courts in general ● london living advice + tips ● uk cities to visit ● non-uk places to visit / weekend getaways (and any recs in those places) ● shopping spots for home + clothing items ● outdoor/waterfront sitting areas ● good, long walking routes
💖moral + spiritual support💖
please feel free to keep me in your minds and forever send your love, prayers, nourishing energies, and good vibes into the universe and to me over the next year.
this won’t be easy so I could use all the moral support in all the ways!
