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In reply to the discussion: This message was self-deleted by its author [View all]OneGrassRoot
(22,917 posts)115. NEW UPDATED THREAD
2/26/13: http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022429507
I've deleted this OP to avoid confusion and have copied and pasted the original content below:
[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." [/font]
If you're not familiar with Wishadoo, please see my journal for previous posts.
Please also check out my recent OP asking for your help in spreading the word and my post earlier today introducing the idea of a DU Angel Circle of sorts.
[font color="green"][font size="3"] The most recent Wishlist post was done on behalf of a DUer in crisis; hopefully a short-term crisis but a crisis nevertheless. He has been here for 9 years and is VERY active, a beloved DUer. He prefers that his DU name not be included, however.
Please click here to see the Wishlist post for more detail and for the link to PayPal.
Time is of the essence in this case; the wolves are at the door and this loving father is stressed to the max. [/font]
[font color=red]12/15/13 Regarding the above Wishlist post, the official goal was reached!!! BUT PLEASE DON'T FORGET THE DUers LISTED BELOW AS WELL!!![/font]
[font color="green"][font size="3"]After checking out that post, please read other DUers' Wishlist Posts...[/font size][/font color] [font color="black"]
(click the DU name to see their Wishlist post, as they also need any assistance you have to offer, including your knowledge, insight, or simply moral support. You can contact them directly via Wishadoo or here at DU with any questions. Some posts have convenient donate widgets embedded for you to see the progress of their individual fundraising needs).
* VenusRising needs support with rent and bills. Many here offered moral support when her husband passed away suddenly three years ago. Please also see her recent DU thread for more information about her current situation.
[font color=red]VenusRising has received more donations but has a way to go. Her Wishlist post has a widget which shows the progress of her fundraiser.[/font]
* Another long-time DUer in good standing is asking for help. What he wants more than anything is to find an IT job but could use support in other ways now as well. He would prefer to not share his DU name but is indeed a member here.
[font color=red]This DUer has VERY PROMISING jobs leads thanks to suggestions by DUers!!!!! If you need a job or know of positions available, please see this OP.[/font]
There are more...
A. bakprkr, has posted the most recent request in the Wishlist. He is a vet, who has been struggling tremendously to avoid homelessness and needs transportation for employment (mass transit simply isn't available in many areas). His request is straightforward, and he's included a PayPal clickable icon. He has also permitted me to share his blog link, where you can follow his journey:
http://homelessvarmyvet.blogspot.com/
[font color=red]bakprkr also has received donations but has a way to go. His Wishlist post has a widget which shows the progress of his fundraiser, and his blog keeps us posted about his journey![/font]
B. Deek's Wish needs much, much more attention. Not much has been raised thus far. You may remember deek's thread from April 2012, where she asked for votes to win a new wheelchair van for her daughter. DUers voted, but she didn't win. The engine on her van died and she needs a new one now, so she turned to Wishadoo! and DU for help.
[font color=red]Deek is up to $315 and needs some love.[/font]
C. Silvershadow has a dream to start a non-profit organization for those who have Multiple Sclerosis and other similar neurological diseases.
D. Akoto is a wonderful DUer I've interacted with behind the scenes; a very selfless young person, usually asking on behalf of others, but has a very real need for transportation.
E. Mtnleo2 is asking for dental help for her niece, who is homeless.
F. Oak2004 has a request to help a disabled/senior housing project.
[font color="green"][font size="3"]PLEASE ALSO: [/font color][/font size]
* Recommend this thread and keep it kicked for visibility;
* Please scan over the Wishlist in general; 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); after all, the more who gather...
*** IF I HAVE NEGLECTED TO INCLUDE ANY DUERS' WISHLIST POSTS, PLEASE CONTACT ME!!! ***
[center][font color=green]* * * * *
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). This includes creating posts in the Wishlist, a "craigslist of compassion." Most of us are struggling with one thing or another, and as you'll see, there are many categories in the Wishlist to cover a variety of issues/needs.
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.
The Wishlist is where we can ask, offer, give, receive and pay it forward. If you create a Wishlist post, let me know your DU name, and I can start to do weekly or biweekly threads such as this to highlight DUers' needs and offerings.
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! [/center]
I've deleted this OP to avoid confusion and have copied and pasted the original content below:
[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." [/font]
If you're not familiar with Wishadoo, please see my journal for previous posts.
Please also check out my recent OP asking for your help in spreading the word and my post earlier today introducing the idea of a DU Angel Circle of sorts.
[font color="green"][font size="3"] The most recent Wishlist post was done on behalf of a DUer in crisis; hopefully a short-term crisis but a crisis nevertheless. He has been here for 9 years and is VERY active, a beloved DUer. He prefers that his DU name not be included, however.
Please click here to see the Wishlist post for more detail and for the link to PayPal.
Time is of the essence in this case; the wolves are at the door and this loving father is stressed to the max. [/font]
[font color=red]12/15/13 Regarding the above Wishlist post, the official goal was reached!!! BUT PLEASE DON'T FORGET THE DUers LISTED BELOW AS WELL!!![/font]
[font color="green"][font size="3"]After checking out that post, please read other DUers' Wishlist Posts...[/font size][/font color] [font color="black"]
(click the DU name to see their Wishlist post, as they also need any assistance you have to offer, including your knowledge, insight, or simply moral support. You can contact them directly via Wishadoo or here at DU with any questions. Some posts have convenient donate widgets embedded for you to see the progress of their individual fundraising needs).
* VenusRising needs support with rent and bills. Many here offered moral support when her husband passed away suddenly three years ago. Please also see her recent DU thread for more information about her current situation.
[font color=red]VenusRising has received more donations but has a way to go. Her Wishlist post has a widget which shows the progress of her fundraiser.[/font]
* Another long-time DUer in good standing is asking for help. What he wants more than anything is to find an IT job but could use support in other ways now as well. He would prefer to not share his DU name but is indeed a member here.
[font color=red]This DUer has VERY PROMISING jobs leads thanks to suggestions by DUers!!!!! If you need a job or know of positions available, please see this OP.[/font]
There are more...
A. bakprkr, has posted the most recent request in the Wishlist. He is a vet, who has been struggling tremendously to avoid homelessness and needs transportation for employment (mass transit simply isn't available in many areas). His request is straightforward, and he's included a PayPal clickable icon. He has also permitted me to share his blog link, where you can follow his journey:
http://homelessvarmyvet.blogspot.com/
[font color=red]bakprkr also has received donations but has a way to go. His Wishlist post has a widget which shows the progress of his fundraiser, and his blog keeps us posted about his journey![/font]
B. Deek's Wish needs much, much more attention. Not much has been raised thus far. You may remember deek's thread from April 2012, where she asked for votes to win a new wheelchair van for her daughter. DUers voted, but she didn't win. The engine on her van died and she needs a new one now, so she turned to Wishadoo! and DU for help.
[font color=red]Deek is up to $315 and needs some love.[/font]
C. Silvershadow has a dream to start a non-profit organization for those who have Multiple Sclerosis and other similar neurological diseases.
D. Akoto is a wonderful DUer I've interacted with behind the scenes; a very selfless young person, usually asking on behalf of others, but has a very real need for transportation.
E. Mtnleo2 is asking for dental help for her niece, who is homeless.
F. Oak2004 has a request to help a disabled/senior housing project.
[font color="green"][font size="3"]PLEASE ALSO: [/font color][/font size]
* Recommend this thread and keep it kicked for visibility;
* Please scan over the Wishlist in general; 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); after all, the more who gather...
*** IF I HAVE NEGLECTED TO INCLUDE ANY DUERS' WISHLIST POSTS, PLEASE CONTACT ME!!! ***
[center][font color=green]* * * * *
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). This includes creating posts in the Wishlist, a "craigslist of compassion." Most of us are struggling with one thing or another, and as you'll see, there are many categories in the Wishlist to cover a variety of issues/needs.
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.
The Wishlist is where we can ask, offer, give, receive and pay it forward. If you create a Wishlist post, let me know your DU name, and I can start to do weekly or biweekly threads such as this to highlight DUers' needs and offerings.
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! [/center]
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As I posted in another thread, if each one of us could afford 5 or even 1.00
dixiegrrrrl
Feb 2013
#7
I create these posts every couple of weeks, or sooner if a dire need arises...
OneGrassRoot
Feb 2013
#23
Kick (but no heart for me please)--please it give it to someone without one.
ScreamingMeemie
Feb 2013
#87
As our hearts are due to expire soon, I have a use for your leftover hearts...
M0rpheus
Feb 2013
#101
Kicking, bookmarking, and donating. Thanks for this OneGrassRoot! You are a shining star on DU! nt
riderinthestorm
Feb 2013
#107