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Cards that Sustain - Harshini

Livermore, CA

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Life for me isn’t built on extras — it’s built on the basics. Groceries, meals I can get delivered when I am out of capacity, safe care for my pets, and the tools that keep my home livable. These cards sustain me: they let me keep food in the house, supplies and meds for my animals, help for cleaning that I can no longer manage, and sometimes a little joy like flowers, a movie, or coffee. Every card here is chosen with care, because it helps me keep living fully, not just survive. *How Each Gift Card Helps (Categorized)*: 📦 Priority (Delivery Lifelines) • Instacart → Groceries delivered straight to my door (Costco, Safeway, etc.). • DoorDash → Hot meals or quick essentials delivered on days my capacity and needs conflict. • Chewy → Keeps my dog (Toffee), cat (Milo), and the chinchillas (Nacho & Cheese) cared for with supplies and meds. • Amazon → Covers wide range of product needs providing flexibility. 🪴 Practical / Flexible • Visa → Flexible "almost-anywhere" card I can also use for in-person meals out. • Apple → Covers Apple Music, storage and apps that keep me grounded and organized. 🤝 Services • Care.com Explore → Funds care help (pet care, errands, etc.,). • The Maids → Professional cleaning help to keep my space breathable and livable. • Handy → Handy-person help to address pending repairs and installs across home. 🏡 Home • Wayfair → Helps me make my space more organized, comfortable, and add sparks of joy. • The Container Store → Storage and organizing to make my home accessible without overwhelm. 💖Occasional Joys • 1-800-Flowers → Flowers around me brighten my space and add sensory grounding. • Shari’s Berries → Sweet treats like dipped berries and cake pops for days that need a pick-me-up. 📍Local Comfort • Peet’s Coffee → A spot that I used as a casual "meet-me" location, helps my return to socializing --- 🌈 Someday Joy (Stays here with hope) • Fandango – Movies at Livermore 13. A future joy I hope to return to once my body can safely handle theater sound. Thank you for your support in building a life I can sustain!


Special Notes

• Vegetarian diet with medical restrictions. • Nervous system support and sensory grounding can significantly improve my well-being. • Currently preparing for surgery, which means needs get laser-sharp and move fast while capacity can't hold me up. • My pets and their well-being are crucial for my health and joy. Gift cards help me meet these needs safely.