In the face of significant financial challenges, Comma Bookstore & Social Hub in Flint, Mich., has launched a GoFundMe campaign, Mid Michigan Now reported.
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Store owner Egypt Otis is looking to raise $40,000. So far, the campaign has brought in a little over $2,500 from 75 donations. On the GoFundMe page, Otis wrote: "Despite the immense love and support from our community, the reality of maintaining a thriving independent bookstore is daunting. This is why we are reaching out for your support.
"The funds raised through our fundraiser will directly contribute to sustaining our vital programs and events that inspire and educate. They will help us continue to support our dedicated staff, who are the heart and soul of Comma. Every dollar donated will ensure that Comma remains a vibrant and vital part of Flint, a place where stories are shared, art is celebrated, and activism flourishes."
Otis opened Comma in September 2020 with a mission of promoting BIPOC literature, art, and activism.