Berlin Collective Action e.V will be taking its next steps and we would like to extend our deepest gratitude to everyones generosity thus far, and to inform you what those next steps will be. With our public fundraiser through the collective effort of sharing our betterplace campaign we raised €51.000 and distributed the money to 186 individuals out of 300 applications based on risk tiers assigned by a rotating committee. To broaden the impact of our fundraiser and reach to people we can't reach through our outreach to individuals, we donated a part of our budget to an organisation chosen by the committee every week. The organisations we have supported so far are as follow: OLGA Notdienst e.V., Gladt e.V., Women In Exile, Trans*Sexworks, Schlafplatz Orga and Crowbar Collective. We have recently achieved registered status as an "eingetragener Verein mit Gemeinnützigkeit"(not-for-profit community organisation). Achieving e.V. status means we are now able to continue wealth redistribution on a larger scale, and are able to accept donations from companies and groups, having this status also mean that we can take up less space on the crowd funding scale and leave more space for other initiatives that do not have e.V status. We will not be accepting sponsorships or doing any advertising for any companies — we will only be accepting donations and also exchanging resources for sensitivity trainings. Moving forward, we will be closing the Betterplace campaign. Individuals and companies will now be able to donate, access resources, and apply for funds through our new website. Application forms will be first available in 7 different languages, and will be moving to a new and more effective platform (Typeform) meaning we will be able to delete applicants' info in the interest of privacy more quickly and securely after distribution is complete. The opening of applications will be communicated through social media and outreach work, it would be extremely helpful if you can share the next launch through your channels as previously to help get the word out. If you have any feedback, questions or suggestions on organisations or initiatives that could use our support at the moment, please contact us. We also launched our own website: www.berlincollectiveaction.com Solidarity, health and well-wishes, Berlin Collective Action e.V.

Thank you so much for your generous donation. You have helped us raise almost €35,000 to distribute to folks who do not have access to any other financial support system during the COVID-19 crisis. By supporting these folks, you have joined with us to show solidarity that we hope will continue well beyond this crisis. We have now distributed over €25,000 to 98 individuals who are most in need. Every week we’re also donating 500€ to an organisation which is working on the ground with people in crisis. So far your money has helped: OLGA, Gladt e.V and CrowBar Crew-Solidarity continue their essential work. There is still an urgent demand for help in our community—these funds are needed by people to cover basic costs such as food. We would really appreciate your continued support by sharing our campaign online and via email, directly talking to your loved ones about it and, if you’re able to, please consider donating again. We are truly grateful for your support and so are the people your donation has helped: “I have no words to express how much gratitude I’m feeling for all you now, this means not only the financial help but also the motivation kick I needed to get straight up again. I literally had 45 euros with me left. Thank you so much to you all! I promise you all I will be working hard and proactive to find a solution for the problem I’m facing right now. A lot of love, respect and gratitude ***” Solidarity, health, and well-wishes, Berlin Collective Action