04/07/2026
Hey Bay Area fam,
As many of you know, I’m one of the local artists who works behind the counter at Modern Mouse in Alameda.
While there has been a good uptick in business, and some positive improvements all around the shop, things are still in a very dire position. Despite our best efforts to spread the word, and get more foot traffic into the shop, we are currently fighting every single day to avoid closing our doors for good. I've been helping add as much unique fun items as I can into the shop, Magpie has recently brought in Pokémon cards to sell, Angel has been killing it on social media, Madz has been our amazing artwork extraordinaire for our flyers/marketing, and our sweet Dani has been immensely helpful covering shifts, but we've recently even had to cut back their hours just to get by.
We know things are tight for everyone right now, but if you’ve ever found a perfect gift here, felt inspired by our local artists, or just loved the vibe of the shop, now is the time we need you most.
Immediate actions that will help:
Shop Local: If you have a birthday or occasion coming up, please think of us first. Every transaction is a lifeline.
The GoFundMe: this helps with the immediate overhead costs that are keeping the shop open at this time.
Boost the Signal: If you can’t donate, please share our recent posts. Tag a friend who loves Alameda, come by and pick up flyers to pass out.
Join the Community: Hop into our Discord or come to our upcoming events (Next one 4/24-4/25, see Instagram for details!).
We love this community, and none of us are ready to say goodbye yet. Thank you for the hugs, the kind words, and for standing by us during our hardest chapter yet.
Big love and deepest gratitude,
L (Chaos Mouse x Ragavon)
Support the GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/keep-modern-mouse-alive
Visit Us Online: https://modernmousegifts.com/
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernmousegifts/
