Dear Brothers and Sisters of Subud,

We never thought we’d say this, but… we have guests at our center.  Uninvited, unwelcome, and undeniably itchy guests. Yes, friends — we’ve got bed bugs.

Now before you scratch yourself just from reading that, rest assured: we’re taking immediate action. But like any good eviction process, it takes professionals, patience, and unfortunately — piles of money.

We’re calling this:
Operation Bye-Bye Bugs: A Pledge for Peaceful Sleep.

We’re humbly and humorously asking you to pledge whatever you can toward our emergency bed bug treatment fund. Whether it’s $10, $50, or whatever you’d spend on a bottle of super-strong anti-itch cream — it all helps!  Our aim is to raise $5000 so that we can apply for a Matching Grant from the Regional House Fund.

We will be asking the Region for a $5000 Matching Grant to help us towards this VERY expensive task.  The costs easily total $10,000.  They include $922.53 to make sure the Subud side does not have bugs. (Yay – Report just in – No bugs doing Latihan!)   It will cost $7,427.66 to clean the rental side of bugs.  Other costs include protective covers for beds.

Subud Greater Seattle has just enough money to cover this expense, but then we will have very little left over.  We are facing loss of rental income as well in the 2 week mitigation period.

Your donation will go toward:

• Professional bed bug extermination (because fire isn’t an option)
• Safe treatment of furniture and spaces
• Restoring sanity to staff, volunteers, and anyone who’s been sleeping with one eye open

Let’s be honest — no one wants to deal with bed bugs. But with your help, we can make sure this infestation is short-lived and never returns for a sequel.

Checks, Cash, or donate online using the “Make a Deposit” option at https://www.subudgreaterseattle.com/donate/

Thank you for your support, your laughter, and your generosity. We promise not to bug you too often. 

With itchy gratitude,

Your Committee – Sarah and Adira