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OneGrassRoot

(22,917 posts)
Mon Apr 29, 2013, 02:00 PM Apr 2013

UPDATE: YOU DID IT!!!!!!! (*** PLEASE READ POST #43 ***)

Last edited Mon Apr 29, 2013, 10:57 PM - Edit history (6)

[font size="3"[font color="blue"]MONDAY @ 11:00 PM UPDATE: $520 RAISED! YOU GUYS ARE WONDERFUL!!!

Sunwyn asked that I ask you to stop now, since the amount of $487 has been reached. But I'm going to leave the info below intact for today. [/font color][/font size]





[font color="brown"](I was previously given permission by Skinner to post periodically about http://www.wishadoo.org, especially when it involves DUers, with this required disclaimer: "The administrators of Democratic Underground have given permission for one discussion thread on this topic. The administrators of Democratic Underground make no claims regarding the legitimacy or illegitimacy of this fundraising effort. Permission was granted by Skinner on 8/6/2010, and the moderators have been notified.&quot [/font]




If you're not familiar with Wishadoo, please see my journal for previous posts.


[font color="green"][font size="+2"]DUer, sunwyn, is in dire need of help to get her electricity bill paid by Wednesday.[/font color][/font size]

First, here is the DU post which brought her situation to our attention.

Second, here is the Wishlist post, which includes a link to a PayPal account being used to collect funds. The electric co-op bill will be paid directly from the funds raised.

(BTW, I swear PayPal works differently for every single account. If you have the option to select "Personal" and then "other," that should eliminate any fees. But, in my experience, those options aren't always provided.)

If there are other forums here at DU where this can be shared, would you please do so for me? Thanks.


[font color="blue"][font size="3"]PLEASE ALSO: [/font color][/font size]

* Recommend this thread and keep it kicked for visibility;

* Please scan the Wishlist in general on a regular basis; some posts are simply asking for information. It's not always about money.

* ACKNOWLEDGE these courageous people who have made themselves vulnerable by asking for help. Please offer whatever support you can (information, advice, well wishes, financial or other support, etc.)

* Share Wishadoo! with others (online and in person)...your friends, loved ones, neighbors, co-workers, other networks and organizations; after all, the more who gather...[/font color]



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ABOUT WISHADOO!:
Anyone is welcome to use the tools at Wishadoo, so long as the Terms of Service are adhered to (basically "play nice" and don't lie). Wishadoo! is a comprehensive portal providing tools, resources and inspiration to connect, help/be helped, and cultivate compassion, cooperation and authentic community in myriad ways, online and in our own "backyards." Wishadoo!'s tools have been designed to integrate and be of service to all sectors of community: individuals, neighborhoods, schools, organizations and businesses.

Any contributions to Wishadoo! itself go toward the cost of maintaining the site, NOT toward any Wishlist posts. That takes place one on one, between Wishadoo! members. If you are able to help with costs to keep the site going, I'd appreciate your generosity tremendously and will be forever indebted.
http://www.wishadoo.org/support-wishadoo/


MANY, MANY thanks to those who have already
helped support Wishadoo! in various ways!
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UPDATE: YOU DID IT!!!!!!! (*** PLEASE READ POST #43 ***) (Original Post) OneGrassRoot Apr 2013 OP
K&R Fumesucker Apr 2013 #1
K&R discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2013 #2
This is DU at it's very best Marrah_G Apr 2013 #3
I agree! we can do it Apr 2013 #38
K & R Arkansas Granny Apr 2013 #4
k&r... spanone Apr 2013 #5
K&R. pacalo Apr 2013 #6
Thank you. CrispyQ Apr 2013 #7
$120 raised in a matter of minutes!!!! Kick!!! n/t OneGrassRoot Apr 2013 #8
K&R Sissyk Apr 2013 #9
Kickin in $100 we can do it Apr 2013 #10
Dang.... OneGrassRoot Apr 2013 #11
You made me cry, taking out of my vacation fund I figured she needs it more than I. we can do it Apr 2013 #13
You made ME cry... OneGrassRoot Apr 2013 #15
Kick Mnemosyne Apr 2013 #12
Geesh, $360 raised already!!! n/t OneGrassRoot Apr 2013 #14
Awesome - we can do this! we can do it Apr 2013 #16
HELP!!! Sheepshank Apr 2013 #17
Darn PayPal... OneGrassRoot Apr 2013 #18
thanks...K&R for a wonderful caring group n/t Sheepshank Apr 2013 #21
Kicking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Marrah_G Apr 2013 #19
2:55 UPDATE: $420 raised so far!!! n/t OneGrassRoot Apr 2013 #20
couldn't do much but that is for the DU star I couldn't buy another friend Kali Apr 2013 #22
DONE! :) OneGrassRoot Apr 2013 #23
YEAH! we can do it Apr 2013 #24
kick Liberal_in_LA Apr 2013 #25
Fantastic!! babylonsister Apr 2013 #26
Forgive any spelling mistakes as I am writing this through a veil of tears of gratitude. sunwyn Apr 2013 #27
Hugs & encouragement! JNelson6563 Apr 2013 #30
I just want to hug you to pieces Marrah_G Apr 2013 #31
Hope is priceless... OneGrassRoot Apr 2013 #36
Someone taking care of their aging parents should not have to worry about food and shelter. we can do it Apr 2013 #39
Just glad we could help. premium Apr 2013 #48
I put in a few dollars. JNelson6563 Apr 2013 #28
+1 Liberal_in_LA Apr 2013 #29
lol....I love that...and you. OneGrassRoot Apr 2013 #32
I have bookmarked this thread. NCarolinawoman Apr 2013 #41
Amazing crowd here. Sheepshank Apr 2013 #33
OGR Marrah_G Apr 2013 #34
... OneGrassRoot Apr 2013 #35
K & R! LeftofObama Apr 2013 #37
Glad to see cate94 Apr 2013 #40
Good news! n/t ornotna Apr 2013 #42
A little more help (just thought I'd throw this out there) we can do it Apr 2013 #43
kick Liberal_in_LA Apr 2013 #44
Kick. I edited the subject line to check your post here. OneGrassRoot Apr 2013 #45
kicking! n/t veness Apr 2013 #46
We may occasionally have differences of opinions, premium Apr 2013 #47
That is wonderful! sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #49
Morning kick to see post #43 n/t OneGrassRoot Apr 2013 #50
Lunch Kick for post #43 n/t Melissa G Apr 2013 #51

we can do it

(12,116 posts)
13. You made me cry, taking out of my vacation fund I figured she needs it more than I.
Mon Apr 29, 2013, 02:36 PM
Apr 2013

I just watched this video before reading your post.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022772185

 

Sheepshank

(12,504 posts)
17. HELP!!!
Mon Apr 29, 2013, 02:44 PM
Apr 2013

I've tried using 2 different credit cards. Both good, neither are being accepted by PayPal. I have no idea what the problem may be. I don't have a paypal account, but this has not been an issue in the past. Can I pay the Co-Op Directly?

sunwyn

(494 posts)
27. Forgive any spelling mistakes as I am writing this through a veil of tears of gratitude.
Mon Apr 29, 2013, 03:12 PM
Apr 2013

I cannot express how much I appreciate everyone here. You have taken a huge weight off my shoulders. My Mom is as happy as I am is as amazed as I am by everyone here. I can never thank you enough but I can assure that I will pay it forward in any way possible. You just cracked a very tired and jaded heart who has fought back by often being saracstic and distant. I forgot this softer person inside. You all reminded me who I really am and how good people can really be. Thank you all. You have given me real hope again.

Marrah_G

(28,581 posts)
31. I just want to hug you to pieces
Mon Apr 29, 2013, 03:14 PM
Apr 2013

I know the goal for your electric has been reached, but I'm hoping there is some extra in there so you can go food shopping. No one's food stamps should be cut because they don't have transportation.

I wish you and your mom the very best and I hope that by putting yourself out there, which I know was hard, maybe some more good things will come your way.

we can do it

(12,116 posts)
39. Someone taking care of their aging parents should not have to worry about food and shelter.
Mon Apr 29, 2013, 04:17 PM
Apr 2013

I was lucky enough to have my firefighter partial disability pension when my mom's health was failing so I could quit working to help my dad take care of her and spend time with her during her last few months. That time is more valuable than money IMO.

JNelson6563

(28,151 posts)
28. I put in a few dollars.
Mon Apr 29, 2013, 03:12 PM
Apr 2013

I only wish I could give more. I don't care whether the goal has been reached or not. Sunwyn's circumstances pretty much dictate next month's electric bill will also be impossible to pay so any excess funds raised can just pay the bill that's coming next time.

Julie--world's poorest philanthropist

OneGrassRoot

(22,917 posts)
32. lol....I love that...and you.
Mon Apr 29, 2013, 03:15 PM
Apr 2013

"world's poorest philanthropist."



I'm sending you a message now. Thank you.

NCarolinawoman

(2,825 posts)
41. I have bookmarked this thread.
Mon Apr 29, 2013, 04:52 PM
Apr 2013

I have not contributed yet, but I still want to do something. No one should have to live like this month by month.

cate94

(2,797 posts)
40. Glad to see
Mon Apr 29, 2013, 04:22 PM
Apr 2013

that the amount needed was reached.

Hopefully, people will keep donating so that Sunwyn can have a cushion.

DU is an awesome place.

we can do it

(12,116 posts)
43. A little more help (just thought I'd throw this out there)
Mon Apr 29, 2013, 05:33 PM
Apr 2013

Anyway, I have a computer I would like to give to sunwyn since her's is on its last leg and wondered if anyone drives between Akron area and SW Ohio who would be willing to meet me and drop off computer to sunwyn.



PM if able to help out.
 

premium

(3,731 posts)
47. We may occasionally have differences of opinions,
Mon Apr 29, 2013, 11:38 PM
Apr 2013

but when a fellow DU'er needs help, DU members come through with flying colors.

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