Here's what I did about Skinner's thread to help the Hungry. Kicking it up here as well, I hope.

[Mira]

I sent the following to a handful of folks who might be able to help, and also post it here to get it back into the forefront, if you missed it.

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How would you like to turn $ 10 into $ 40 ?

http://www.inteldaily.com/news/144/ARTICLE/9034/2008-12-20.html
A picture in words of the state of hunger in the US.

If you can give something, however much you can, and have it quadrupled at no risk or cost to you, would you help feed some hungry Americans ?

Here is how you can do it.

On the website I frequent, www.DemocraticUnderground.com a member has pledged a $7,500 match if we can collect $ 7,500. Many of us are struggling in various ways, but have gotten together about a third or so of the base amount needed to activate
his/her generous pledge which will double your donation, should we meet the goal.

In addition, the Board of Directors of Feeding America has offered an additional 1-for-1 matching grant for donations, which means a doubling of the doubled amount. So, if you donate now, YOUR DONATION WILL BE MULTIPLIED BY FOUR!
When you add that up a small amount turns into some real money.

Please, consider it.
And a Merry Christmas to all.
http://www.supportfeedingamerica.org/democratic

Consider passing this on to others who want to get a good reward for their buck.

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Here is the link to what Skinner said that I responded to:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x4681855

[Lisa0825]

1. Thank you.

I passed along your message too. :-)

[sandnsea]

2. I had missed Skinner's thread

That is a fantastic offer. Glad you posted it again.

[lonestarnot]

3. K & R and I'll talk to some richie people who have some soup.

[Stardust]

4. Isn't there a minimum donation of $25 to qualify for the matching grant?

[Mira]

5. Don't know! Unaware of a dictum like that if it exists. Research is needed.

I gave more than that, so I'm safe.
But it matters.
The point here is that if you can give little, it will become 4 times more !!!

[Stardust]

6. Well, here's what Skinner said:

"he will provide a 1-for-1 match for every dollar donated up to a total of $7,500. If you donate $25, brooklynite will match your donation with a $25 donation."

I'm not sure if the $25 is a minimum or merely an example...it also say there's a 1-for-1 mtach for every dollar donated. I'm a bit confused. Would love to donate but cannot budget $25 right now. Pathetic, I know...

:blush:

[Mira]

8. This looks like an illustration - an example - not a "minimum" donation.

I just started my day and am kicking this from it's overnight rest. I could not afford my donation either, but I plan to mention to a few people whom I usually give trinkets they don't need for Christmas that I donated to the Hungry in America this year. I was motivated to make this pitch again because any small amount would turn into something 4 times bigger if we only make this goal.

Yes we can !

[Stardust]

10. Absolutely, Mira. It won't kill me to kick in a few bucks, either. Just tighten

my belt somewhere. Thank you for caring. :hug:

[lamp_shade]

7. Done. Kick.

[Mira]

9. Great - I'm glad - Kick

[Skittles]

11. kick