Bliss and the Trash Plants

10/29/2021

On Tuesday, join the event collaboration with ! 🤗✨
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WE ALL WIN: ART AS SOCIAL JUSTICE

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Come hear the stories of some powerful artists, bid on local art, tour the new facilities at , and participate in our community arts project!

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09/28/2021

Gooood morning! I recently learned that I have multiple cysts in my hand after dealing with a lot of pain. I had to go to the doctor on the quick—and even though I was harassed during my appointment, I still gotta pay the medical bills. It’s frustrating and upsetting, but I’m glad to have some answers besides “you have carpal tunnel”. Please share! 💙💙💙💙
• For the algørithm: tell me about something that you do to cheer yourself up! 😍🥰

08/02/2021

Hiiii! I've been working on a pitch to show investors that this program and organization is something important, and to hopefully bring my goals to life!

Between the aftermath of a tornado hitting Nashville in 2020, to the whole country shutting down due to covid—the biggest concern became, "how do we continue to care for ourselves and get the supplies we need?"

It's thrilling to say that nearly 200 grocery and essentials kits were assembled and distributed!! That's all thanks to working as a community! Yaaaay!

I would love to hear back 💚

Hiiii! I've been working on a pitch to show investors that this program and organization is something important, and to hopefully bring my goals to life! Between the aftermath of a tornado hitting Nashville in 2020, to the whole country shutting down due to covid—the biggest concern became, "how d...

08/01/2021

Hiiii! I've been working on a pitch to show investors that this program and organization is something important, and to hopefully bring my goals to life!

Between the aftermath of a tornado hitting Nashville in 2020, to the whole country shutting down due to covid—the biggest concern became, "how do we continue to care for ourselves and get the supplies we need?"

It's thrilling to say that nearly 200 grocery and essentials kits were assembled and distributed!! That's all thanks to working as a community! Yaaaay!

I would love to hear back  💚

Check out my bîo for the spot to send your testimonials.

07/14/2021

Happy ! I am here—I exist. Dedicating these to my abuela 💖 I am coming to terms with the fact that she is getting older and her memories aren’t always so clear. I reached out to the sweet (only a few days before I moved out of state) to assist me on my quest for “abuela-approved” portraits. Nevertheless, very much me—eczema and psoriasis showing, an overbite, all-cheeks, old scars, kitty biscuit-scratches on my shoulders, melanin glowing. Then the clouds and the sun showed ooout that day! 🌤 I cannot waaaait to print these and send to my grandmother. I’m proud of who I am, and I’m proud to be a Cortez.

04/20/2021

URGENT NEED! Two black q***r beings need assistance removing themselves from white oppression in their own homes STAT!

A Black q***r woman (who wishes to remain anon) was assaulted late last year leaving her temporarily disabled. Right now, she cannot work and has had limited mobility.

Recently, her white roommate lashed out (ableist and racist), and she now feels unsafe in her own home and needs to leave immediately. It’s imperative that she has a place to safely navigate and recover.

Thankfully, Black love perseveres and we have the opportunity to move in together! We found the perfect place and need urgent funds to secure housing by end of April.

Deposit is needed by the end of this week (!) Please please share (don’t ask how to help—donate if you can and share share share)

I wanna get my friend out of this situation as well as embrace this home we have the opportunity to exist in together!

Breakdown:
Security Deposit: $1,500
First Month’s Rent: $1,500
Food/ Medical Co-Pays: $350

Please send donations to her new roommate/care team member: Bliss Cortez [they/them]

The link to our crowdfund is posted in bio! Thank you for taking the time to learn more about how you can assist, and please share! :}

Big shoutout to for making us a crowdfunding flyer! If you not familiar with this artist—you shooould 💖💖💖💖

03/17/2021

Happy March! I’m so grateful to each and every person who has reached out and brought support to the QTBIPOC community! Every share, like, and repost keeps this project going aaand connecting more wonderful humans!

As some of you may know, I’ve been working for some time on expanding this project out to Atlanta, and will be making that official move at the end of May. Eeeep! ¡Increíble! 🤩 This means that I’m looking for dedicated team to work together and continue the Nashville branch. I will stiiilll be organising this project—never fear! But it’s time to reach out more, call in the cavalry, and build!

If you know of any humans (or non-humans) in Nashville and/or Atlanta who fit that description, please email blissandthetrashplants@gmail.com

I’m also looking for a new home-base for the shed! So let’s scheme! 👏🏾

DONATION IMPORTANT INFO ⬇️
🌿 Only non-perishable donations will be accepted this Saturday the 20th (pantry food staples, menstrual products, hygiene + health products). More helpful donation suggestions can be found in our bio and previous posts!✨
🌿 All donation options will be collected on Saturday the 27th. This includes any food items, plants, perishable goods (with dates about use by and what it contains in it), baked goods, etc.
🌿 You can also drop off menstrual products on the east side! Their drive this month is in support with Bliss and the Trash Plants! If you’re looking for chiropractic care, that spot is my top recommendation! You can also get some extra love and care from when you visit that location! 🥰
🌿 If you want to donate in solidarity with this community, but can’t physically donate we accept mail in donations, and financial donations to purchase goods for these grocery and wellness kits!! All the info you may need is in our bio!
🌿 Want to volunteer to deliver groceries? The sign up doc link will be in our bio!
🌿 Know of a good home for the shed? Reach out!
[this month’s flyer features the late and incredible, Rocky, one of three stray animal friends that became family while I lived in Nashville 💞]