Bernie Sanders asking for donations to the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church

[marym625]

What transpired in Charleston, South Carolina, last night was not just a tragedy, it was an act of terror.

Nine of our fellow Americans were murdered while praying in a historic church because of the color of their skin. This senseless violence fills me with outrage, disgust, and a deep, deep sadness.

This hateful killing is a horrific reminder that, while we have made important progress in civil rights for all of our people, we are far from eradicating racism.

The Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church is one that has been attacked, burned, and rebuilt throughout its 200-year history. While their community mourns now, they will rebuild, and they will emerge stronger than before.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and their congregation. But we can add our actions to our prayers. The families and the community that have been hurt so very badly by this brutality need our help. Let us stand with them in their time of mourning.

You can help by making a donation to the Emanuel AME Church community today.Click here

Thank you,

Bernie Sanders

[Nay]

1. I just donated. I can't imagine the pain they are in. nt

[marym625]

2. I can't think about anything else

The shooter has hardly even entered my thoughts. It's the pain of the people that watched as those among them were killed. The families of these martyrs. The entire congregation.

But the one that won't leave my thoughts is the poor little 5 year old, playing dead among the dead to survive. Absolutely heartbreaking.

[MissDeeds]

3. Same here

I heard on the news this morning that people were crying in the streets. So much pain because some delusional man chose to hate and kill his fellow man.

[LiberalElite]

8. How - I just looked at the webpage and

didn't see a link for donations. Or did you send a check? Thanks!

[Nay]

11. Over to the right there's a gray box with service times. Underneath it is an orange-

colored donate button.

[LiberalElite]

19. Duh how did I miss that

(I'm tired, that's how.) Thanks!

[marym625]

16. The "click here" at the end of the OP, goes right to the church website

Edit: sorry, misunderstood the post. I see you were responded to properly

[LiberalElite]

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[marym625]

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[LiberalElite]

22. Don't feel bad - it only

said DONATE in all caps and maybe 10 pt font with credit card logos and all - and I'm like WHERE??

Oh well. Someone had to have to ask and this time it was me.

[marym625]

23. LOL!

Too funny.

Thanks for asking!

[rbnyc]

4. that's leadership (nt)

[BrotherIvan]

5. Yes, it is

[Doctor_J]

6. ah, but his opponent read a paragraph that's been posted several times!

I'll donate on behalf of Sanders

[marym625]

7. missed it

Not going to look for it either.

I gave a little. Really can't afford to but if it helps the people from this church and the victims' families in any way, then I can do without.

Good for you.

[Doctor_J]

9. I'm going to have to resurrect the ignore list

Trash thread can't keep up

[marym625]

10. I hear ya!

[heaven05]

12. that's my guy

he is on it.... I am going to bookmark this and donate next week to Bernie when I get some money, even if it hurts. He is directly speaking on the problem, while ALL others are tiptoeing around the 'R' word. on edit: the families(church) too if they start struggling financially when I can, I'm just so broke.

[marym625]

14. believe me, I understand the broke thing

I am SO GLAD to have you in the Bernie group!

For me, that speaks volumes.

[sarge43]

13. Thank you for posting

I donated.

Thank you, Senator Sanders.

[marym625]

15. least I can do

[sarge43]

17. It's a great deal to do

The congregation of Mother Emanuel need to know they are not alone.

[marym625]

18. yes.

[Hekate]

24. Good man

[Rhiannon12866]

25. K&R! Thank you for posting this

It was posted on another thread last night, but I completely agree that it deserves its own thread. These beleaguered folks are going to need help and support, money is only part of it, but those of us across the country will want to do what we can. Thank you.

[marym625]

26. Thank you

I didn't see it elsewhere. I didn't want to post a duplicate, but I posted in the afternoon. I'm glad it's showing up elsewhere.

You're so right that the support has to be much more than money. I'm sure though, that some money can help pay for some of the support that will be needed. Especially psychological help

Thank you again.