Buy clothing at my E-Bay store - 25% of profits to go to Katrina relief

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Let's see Wal-Mart or other large retailers make a pledge like that!

First off, I'd like to thank the admins for allowing me to advertise here.

Like most everyone else out there, I was shocked and appalled by the destruction and devastation that Katrina has wrought. I've tried to stay out of arguments and political posturing, but one thing does bug me about the coverage. These aren't *refugees*. These are DISPLACED AMERICAN CITIZENS, and they need our help. I'm barely keeping up with my bills, but at least I have a roof over my head and clothes on my back. I realized that there is something I can do though. I can donate clothes that I'm not wearing or selling.

Then it hit me.. I can donate a percentage of my profits to the relief fund. I'm planning on giving 25% of my profits from my E-Bay store for the next 30 days to the Salvation Army to help with Katrina. The Salvation Army, because they're getting very little press as opposed to the Red Cross. The Salvation Army also has a lot less overhead, the Red Cross had some issues after 9/11, and the Salvation Army helped my family out years ago and I've always helped them out whenever I could. This space will be updated as time goes on. I will keep a running tally of profits, donations, as well as picture documentation of the checks I am writing to the Salvation Army as well as screenshots of my bank statements as the checks are posted. (There are too many scammers out there, and I know that many people may be skeptical, I know that I would be. )

For those wondering who I am:

http://www.publicintegrity.org/527/search.aspx?act=com&orgid=702

My name is Steve, and I was one of the founders of that 527 group last year.

Here's my store:

http://stores.ebay.com/The-Clearance-Mall_W0QQsspagenameZL2QQtZkm

And a quick page where I will be keeping a running tally:

http://theclearancemall.com/katrina/

I know that a lot of people already made their donations, and some people may not be able to afford to, but in this case, they can get a good deal on clothes and still help out with the relief effort. Thanks in advance for your support!


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