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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forums*** Help a DUer *** Friday 10/18/13 (please keep kicked!)
Last edited Fri Oct 18, 2013, 12:34 PM - Edit history (2)
Due to a prolonged family crisis, I've been largely absent from both Wishadoo and DU. I'm very sorry to the DUers who have needed my help and I haven't been available. (I've also been waiting for the IT team to upgrade Wishadoo, which will include a DEDICATED FUNDRAISING SECTION with tools to make fundraisers easier for all of us; hoping that takes place over the weekend.)
I have continued to try to obtain legal guidance regarding structuring Wishadoo as a member-owned co-op, as I've always intended, but have encountered the same wall I've found for years: Such a thing hasn't been done yet, so finding legal guidance has been next to impossible. Imagine if Facebook, Ebay, craigslist and even Angie's List were all member-owned cooperatives; all of those tools are at Wishadoo, and I have always envisioned the community as a member-owned enterprise. I'm not going to give up.
The reason I bring this up here now is because I heard you all loud and clear when many of you said it would be much easier for you if you could contribute x amount and not have to choose a Wishlist post; choosing is too hard. I hear you, and I'm trying to find a way to do this -- via this cooperative approach -- so that option can be part of the process of engaging at Wishadoo.
For now, however, this post is like the others (see my journal), where I share the DUer's name and link to the Wishlist post for more info. Since I have been out of pocket I fear I'm missing someone. Please let me know if I've missed anyone who has a Wishlist post and needs help!!!
And for those of you with Wishlist posts, please remember that you can create your own OPs here at DU to bring even more attention to your situation! Also, if the amount raised is different from what shows on the widget (perhaps you received donations via snail mail), please let me know!!!
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT THESE INDIVIDUALS HERE AT DU AND/OR AT WISHADOO. All of the ones listed below are indeed fundraisers and a fundraising widget is included in the Wishlist post. Some of these are urgent!!! Remember, even if you can't help financially, maybe you can suggest resources or simply lend moral support. I've listed them according to date the Wishlist was created for expediency in getting this OP created and posted.
Pab Sungenis -- http://www.wishadoo.org/wishlist/207/money-to-get-our-gas-reconnected/
DuffyDuff -- http://www.wishadoo.org/wishlist/206/50-dollars-for-flea-tick-product/
rbrnmw -- http://www.wishadoo.org/wishlist/203/need-help-for-me-and-my-children/
Liberty Belle -- http://www.wishadoo.org/wishlist/202/recording-equipment-and-small-portable-computers/
kimmerspixelated -- http://www.wishadoo.org/wishlist/200/need-quick-funds-to-help-with-rent/
Are_grits_groceries -- http://www.wishadoo.org/wishlist/199/money-for-repairing-my-car-new-glasses-other/
Lady Freedom Returns (any news from her since the big move?) -- http://www.wishadoo.org/wishlist/197/money-to-help-till-i-get-back-up-on-my-feet/
Myrina -- http://www.wishadoo.org/wishlist/189/assistance-requested-for-foster-dog-rehab-therapy/
I'm waiting to hear from DUer, maur, to get an update regarding her situation. Her fundraiser expired...without much assistance...so I don't know if her situation has changed since then or not.
THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO HAS HELPED OTHERS ALONG THE WAY -- AND MANY HAVE BEEN HELPED SIGNIFICANTLY, NOT ONLY FINANCIALLY BUT IN MANY OTHER WAYS!!!
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* 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...
THERE ARE TOO MANY PEOPLE IN NEED, HERE AT DU ALONE, THAN PEOPLE WITH RESOURCES TO HELP. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD TO EXPAND THE WISHADOO COMMUNITY.[/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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freemay20
(243 posts)elleng
(130,126 posts)Blanks
(4,835 posts)Lifelong Protester
(8,421 posts)And some help! Let's keep it going.
JNelson6563
(28,151 posts)Much love and encouragement to you OGR! You are simply divine.
Julie--too poor to help beyond visibility for these worthy causes
NYC_SKP
(68,644 posts)UtahLib
(3,179 posts)kimmerspixelated
(8,423 posts)Lebam in LA
(1,344 posts)kimmerspixelated
(8,423 posts)Let's make compassion commonplace!
OneGrassRoot
(22,917 posts)OneGrassRoot
(22,917 posts)OneGrassRoot
(22,917 posts)idwiyo
(5,113 posts)niyad
(112,424 posts)War Horse
(931 posts)I read more than I post, but you do good work
Sissyk
(12,665 posts)Thank you for all you do.
NRaleighLiberal
(59,940 posts)Granny M
(1,395 posts)melody
(12,365 posts)nancyfladem
(32 posts)duffyduff
(3,251 posts)Joe Shlabotnik
(5,604 posts)rbrnmw
(7,160 posts)tandot
(6,671 posts)with the following reason:
".............. is not a Verified PayPal member"
OneGrassRoot
(22,917 posts)Unless an account is verified (tied to a bank account), it can be extraordinarily frustrating. However, I believe LFR eventually had her account verified by attaching it to a debit card. She definitely was able to receive funds from various contributors -- and was profoundly grateful.
Sorry it didn't work for you, but thank you for trying.
tandot
(6,671 posts)I wasn't sure what was happening.
I hope she has enough to get her back on her feet.
Lady Freedom Returns
(14,120 posts)Their Pre Paid Debt works great. The web site itself stinks.
Lady Freedom Returns
(14,120 posts)Demo_Chris
(6,234 posts)chervilant
(8,267 posts)Will kick again later!
hfojvt
(37,573 posts)perhaps I should log in to Wishadoo.
I think an electric space heater can be had for perhaps $50. Won't get you through a Jersey winter, but last year I made it to the first week of December before turning on my gas. Already using the space heater and dehumidifier now.
Also, for hot water, my solution has been to go swimming, At our community center, one can use the pool and shower for a mere $2.
I try baking to warm up the house, but it is not very effective after the baking stops.
Mnemosyne
(21,363 posts)LiberalLoner
(9,761 posts)Tree-Hugger
(3,364 posts)A fellow DUer recommended that I use Wishadoo after I posted this week, but I haven't yet had a moment to set up a profile. I think it is *amazing* that people are willing to help folks like me. I cannot wait to be back in a position to help.
OneGrassRoot
(22,917 posts)When people use different names here and there, I don't know they're DUers.
Tree-Hugger
(3,364 posts)veness
(413 posts)ismnotwasm
(41,916 posts)rbrnmw
(7,160 posts)spanone
(135,627 posts)Omaha Steve
(99,055 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
(149,296 posts)OneGrassRoot
(22,917 posts)rbrnmw
(7,160 posts)Love you guys or everything you do
hfojvt
(37,573 posts)rbrnmw
(7,160 posts)hfojvt
(37,573 posts)James 2: 14-16
But I need to stop being so disagreeable and contrarian.
Joel thakkar
(363 posts)rbrnmw is in real need....please keep donating...