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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsGoFundMe launches 'Government Shutdown Direct Relief Fund' for federal workers
Source: The Hill
GoFundMe launches Government Shutdown Direct Relief Fund for federal workers
BY JUSTIN WISE - 01/20/19 05:48 PM EST
Crowdfunding website GoFundMe on Saturday launched what it dubbed the "Government Shutdown Direct Relief Fund" to help federal workers impacted the by the ongoing shutdown.
CEO Rob Solomon announced the initiative in a statement, saying that donations would be "distributed to several nonprofit organizations across the country offering direct assistance to government workers."
"These nonprofits are doing important work, providing hot meals, necessary counseling, and housing relief. I encourage everyone to support them," Solomon said, noting that the crowdfunding campaign was launched in partnership with author and speaker Deepak Chopra.
Solomon added that celebrity chef José Andrés' nonprofit would be among the first to receive funds. Andres has fed about 12,000 furloughed federal workers at his temporary kitchen in Washington, D.C.
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BY JUSTIN WISE - 01/20/19 05:48 PM EST
Crowdfunding website GoFundMe on Saturday launched what it dubbed the "Government Shutdown Direct Relief Fund" to help federal workers impacted the by the ongoing shutdown.
CEO Rob Solomon announced the initiative in a statement, saying that donations would be "distributed to several nonprofit organizations across the country offering direct assistance to government workers."
"These nonprofits are doing important work, providing hot meals, necessary counseling, and housing relief. I encourage everyone to support them," Solomon said, noting that the crowdfunding campaign was launched in partnership with author and speaker Deepak Chopra.
Solomon added that celebrity chef José Andrés' nonprofit would be among the first to receive funds. Andres has fed about 12,000 furloughed federal workers at his temporary kitchen in Washington, D.C.
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Read more: https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/426252-gofundme-launches-government-shutdown-direct-relief-fund-for
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GoFundMe launches 'Government Shutdown Direct Relief Fund' for federal workers (Original Post)
Eugene
Jan 2019
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Hermit-The-Prog
(33,346 posts)1. it's a good thing
The best thing, though, would be for the gutless GOP to bypass Moscow Mitch and reopen government. The ripple effects reach far beyond the 800,000.
CountAllVotes
(20,870 posts)2. Donation link below
Jane Austin
(9,199 posts)3. Thanks and
Done!