Thank you!

As always, we're here to build community, fight for justice, and if not encourage Rutherford County leadership to put the people of this county first, at least make 'em feel bad about it. Would you like to join our ragtag bunch of scrappy volunteers and part time rabble rousers? Please reach out!

Below are a few things we wanted to loop y'all in on.

Quick Updates

• First things first, we wanted to give a huge thanks to the fine folks who came to last nights AMA with Mortellus. We had a great conversation about how to support marginalized communities, the experiences of LGBTQ+ folks, and people in minority faith communities. It was really heartwarming to see the dedication everyone has to going out there and making things better for folks here in Rutherford County.

• Secondly (and also on the thanks wagon) we wanted to give an equally huge thank you to everyone who donated to our Trick or Treat on Main efforts. The event itself is on October 31st, but it takes no small amount of logistics to prepare for what we expect to be 1000+ children! We've still got packing goodie bags, folding zines, and actually showing up and getting it done ahead of us, but it's exciting to see it all come together. For anybody curious about what our expenses for that event look like (so far, because honestly we'll have to buy more paper and ink yet), here you go!

Candy

DumDums, 400 Count, 4 bags, $65.84 (purchased by Mortellus)

Smarties, 2.25 pounds, 8 bags, $50.25 (purchased by Mortellus)

Sour Patch Kids, 240 Count, 5 boxes, $85.65 (purchased with funds from by Anonymous Donor A)

Jolly Ranchers, 360 Count, 2 bags, $32.99 (purchased by Mortellus)

Jolly Ranchers, 360 Count, 1 bag, $32.99 (purchased by Anonymous Donor B)

Jolly Ranchers (quantity and price unknown at this time) (purchased by Anonymous Donor C)

Tootsie Roll Midgees, 760 Count, 2 bags, $42.00 (purchased by Anonymous Donor B)

Equipment Investments

Chalkboard Sign, 1, $31.49, (purchased by Mortellus)

6 Gal Galvanized Tub, 2 Count, $59.00, (purchased by Mortellus)

Custom Table Runner, $39.57, (purchased by Mortellus)

6 foot Table Cover, (purchased by Anonymous Donor B)

Over the Table Rod Stand, $21.99, (purchased by Mortellus)

4 Folding Chairs, $62.25, (purchased by Anonymous Donor B)

6 Foot Folding Table, $56.75, (purchased by Mortellus)

General Event Needs

Trick or Treat Banner, 1, $8.99 (purchased by Mortellus)

Paper Lanterns/Garland, 1, $14.99 (purchased by Mortellus)

Treat Bags, 100 Count, 5 Boxes, $34.95 (purchased by Anonymous Donor B)

Pumpkin Stickers, 500 Count, 2, $9.99,  (purchased with funds from by Anonymous Donor A)

Ghost Stickers, 500 Count, 2, $9.99, (purchased by Mortellus)

Business Cards, 1000 Count, 1, $48.12 (purchased by Mortellus)

Chalk Markers, 8 count, 1, $8.29 (purchased by Mortellus)

Washi Tape, 2 Pack, 1, $6.99 (purchased by Mortellus)

Copy Paper, 1500 sheets, 1, $19.73 (purchased by Mortellus)

Cardstock, orange, 320 Sheets, 1, $19.76 (purchased by Mortellus)

Cardstock, purple, 320 Sheets, 1, $21.79 (purchased by Mortellus)

Epson Printer Ink Refill, 1, $31.93 (purchased by Mortellus)

Non-Candy Items For Diabetic Children

Bouncy Ball Making Kit, 12 Count (for diabetic children), 1 box, $18.99 (purchased by Mortellus)

Animal Lego Kit, 12 Count (for diabetic children), 1 box, $9.99 (purchased by Mortellus)

Quick Updates

• We've added it to the calendar, and to our previous October Updates post, but wanted to make sure that it made it in front of your eyes that we're holding a Pride 2026 planning meeting on October 13th at 7PM. Click here to RSVP and get the Zoom link if you want to hang out with us.