MeFi Member Hurricane Katrina Support
This came out of the extensive posts, outrage, heartfelt requests for help, and general interest in supporting our members who have gone through this hurricane. We will email members in the affected areas, asking if they could use a little bit of cash to get through the next little while. If they respond in the affirmative, they'll be placed on the list for donations. All of the money raised through this campaign will be split amongst members on the list. We will either buy them a gift card for an expense they'd prefer (gas, groceries, Home Depot, etc.) or send them cash, depending on how much money we're talking about and the logistics of both options.
Please keep in mind that these members likely have nothing - no home, no clothes, no albums, little food - and are facing a very, very long rebuilding process. Several members are hosting other locals who have nowhere else to go, and are providing food/generators/housing to those people out of their own pocket. We're trying to put our money where our mouth is - we are able to wax poetic on all things political, technological, inane, and beautiful - but the most beautiful thing would be to support each other in these most trying of times. I know times are tight for all of us. But part of being a community is pitching in when it's needed most, and this may be one of those moments when doing something small like this will make a big difference to those receiving it.
I picked $2,000 USD as a number which may or may not be reached, and may or may not be appropriate depending on how many people request help. I will post more as we have more information, but I felt it was imperative to start the process of collecting funds sooner rather than later, as we are more likely to give when the need seems greatest.
Please give what you can. If you don't use PayPal, email me (fiona.barnett@gmail.com) and we'll figure something else out. Thanks in advance for your support, and let me know if you have any questions.
Progress
| Amount collected: | $1,550.07 |
| Campaign goal: | $2,000.00 |
Comments on this campaign
Post a comment here if you do not want to use PayPal, and are sending me a cheque instead. I would prefer people to use this site as it's fundamentally easier and more transparent, but am willing to do it for a few people. List the amount so we can include it in the total above. Thank you everyone!
Addendum: If you'd rather purchase a giftcard from a shop (Home Depot, Amazon, Drugstore.com, gas stores), just post that here as well, then send me the actual certificate or the email with the access email.
We've received $200 so far.
Progress bar seems to be busted.
Yeah, glitch but the developer emailed me and is fixing it now.
Basically it's a glitch on my end. I was verified in Canada [with a Canadian bank account] but since I've moved to the US [with an American bank account] I had to go through the whole process again. It's my fault, not Andre the developer - he's been nothing but splendid this entire time, and is updating it manually for us at the moment. I should be verified, again, in another day or two.
We're at $405.
$420
$450
Everything is working fine now. The result on the bar is the total amount that has been donated.
Also, please note that eChecks take longer - 3-4 business days, which is obviously fine for donations, but just keep in mind that it won't show on the progress bar until it clears.
We also received $50 offline from an anonymous donor, and another $1000 from an anonymous donor. So, we're technically past the goal, but the $1000 isn't going through PayPal. Keep the donations coming though! It is being spent quickly!
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