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lunatica

(53,410 posts)
Fri Jun 22, 2018, 06:56 PM Jun 2018

Something Rachel said earlier this week needs to be repeated

Last edited Fri Jun 22, 2018, 08:53 PM - Edit history (2)

It was actually kind of an aside. She said a couple in California started a modest nonprofit Go Fund Me account to try to raise $1,500 to help one of the detained mothers to find her child. Within a very short time, perhaps only 24 hours they received well over $17 million dollars. Every cent is going to the cause.

I think it’s important to know just how this crime has mobilized people in this country and stop the despair of thinking nothing is happening.

Everyone isn’t able to hit the streets or travel to the detention centers to protest, but everyone can give even just $5 to a cause.

And to be truthful my body marching for justice can’t have anywhere close to the impact and benefit that the few dollars I give have.

I’ve always known this which is why I have given a modest but steady monthly amount to charities that cover children, animals, refugees, legal issues and the environment for years. I live on a pension and social security so I don’t have much, but I have enough to give a little bit every month.

Almost all of us can do this. $5 or $20 a month is affordable, and it does make an impact.

Edit to add a link. Evidently it’s a Facebook fundraiser


https://www.google.com/amp/amp.timeinc.net/time/money/5317688/texas-raices-fundraiser-money

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Something Rachel said earlier this week needs to be repeated (Original Post) lunatica Jun 2018 OP
K&R bdamomma Jun 2018 #1
Every little bit done by millions of people helps A LOT! lunatica Jun 2018 #2
And it's tax deductible lunatica Jun 2018 #3
. lunatica Jun 2018 #4
She mentioned they were branching out to the other states with refugees. SamKnause Jun 2018 #5
They may still be getting money then lunatica Jun 2018 #6
Thanks for this reminder! I will. I will give a modest amt to some worthy cause.... Honeycombe8 Jun 2018 #7
You'll never regret it! lunatica Jun 2018 #8
Amen. volstork Jun 2018 #9
That's a really great comment, lunatica! calimary Jun 2018 #21
I know a lot of people have been donating to Planned Parenthood BigmanPigman Jun 2018 #10
I just mentioned this to my wife. Republicans should be afraid. CaptainTruth Jun 2018 #11
That's really wonderful news! lunatica Jun 2018 #14
Does anyone have a link to the GoFundMe account? Stonepounder Jun 2018 #12
Here is the story from the Washington Post lunatica Jun 2018 #15
It's a Facebook thing, Stone - link to donate is in this article by NPR: Leghorn21 Jun 2018 #17
Thanks. Just sent them a donation. Stonepounder Jun 2018 #23
KnR Hekate Jun 2018 #13
My wife's birthday is in 10 weeks MurrayDelph Jun 2018 #16
I love that birthday present! lunatica Jun 2018 #18
Let's show the world that real Americans have compassion. oasis Jun 2018 #19
lunatica, what a thoughtful and effective post! Upthevibe Jun 2018 #20
You won't ever regret it! lunatica Jun 2018 #22
. lunatica Jun 2018 #24

Honeycombe8

(37,648 posts)
7. Thanks for this reminder! I will. I will give a modest amt to some worthy cause....
Fri Jun 22, 2018, 07:43 PM
Jun 2018

I am a retiree, so I have to watch expenses. But I can give something.

Also, there is a physical way to help in many areas. Not in mine...I live in redneck red America. I'm surrounded by Trumpers. I feel as if they'll point at me & screech with mouths open (like in the movie The Body Snatchers), when they realize how liberal I am. So far, they're not quite sure. (I haven't lived back here that long.)

lunatica

(53,410 posts)
8. You'll never regret it!
Fri Jun 22, 2018, 07:49 PM
Jun 2018

The love of money may be the root of all evil but the right use of money is love itself.

BigmanPigman

(51,609 posts)
10. I know a lot of people have been donating to Planned Parenthood
Fri Jun 22, 2018, 08:01 PM
Jun 2018

and the ACLU to help with all the court cases against this admin's policies. I like to give to FFRF (like Ron Reagan Jr).

CaptainTruth

(6,594 posts)
11. I just mentioned this to my wife. Republicans should be afraid.
Fri Jun 22, 2018, 08:01 PM
Jun 2018

As you said, the goal was to raise $1,500 & I believe now they've raised around $20 million from 450,000 people in just a few days.

All those people donating all that money AGAINST a Trump policy. That should scare Republicans. Imagine what Democratic fundraising is going to be like when the election campaigns ramp up.

It's going to be a green wave that helps usher in the blue wave.

lunatica

(53,410 posts)
14. That's really wonderful news!
Fri Jun 22, 2018, 08:14 PM
Jun 2018

I’m so glad they’re continuing to get money. I hope they continue to get much more.

Together we have great power in this new electronic age. Giving is only a few clicks away and takes a minimum amount of time. And the money goes quickly where it is needed and anywhere in the world.

MurrayDelph

(5,299 posts)
16. My wife's birthday is in 10 weeks
Fri Jun 22, 2018, 08:29 PM
Jun 2018

Two days ago, she said that instead of spending money on presents, she wanted to donate to RAICES.ORG.

So, we did (through a different portal than this one).

lunatica

(53,410 posts)
18. I love that birthday present!
Fri Jun 22, 2018, 08:36 PM
Jun 2018

They are going to end up getting a whopping amount because of people like you! Like us! People who care!

Upthevibe

(8,052 posts)
20. lunatica, what a thoughtful and effective post!
Fri Jun 22, 2018, 08:54 PM
Jun 2018

I couldn't agree with you more. I've been going to the marches as I actually get very, very energized by them and find it fulfilling to be around like minded people; but I realize a lot of folks aren't able to do so. I have been kind of giving on a case by case basis. I donated to GoFundMe a few months back for the Parkland High School students' March for our Lives. I was also able to march with many others here in Los Angeles, and I definitely think we're making a difference. I'm on a budget myself, but I could certainly set aside a specific amount every month to give to any number of causes. I think it's great that you brought this up.

lunatica

(53,410 posts)
22. You won't ever regret it!
Fri Jun 22, 2018, 10:03 PM
Jun 2018

There is always human beings, with way too many children victimized by wars, famines and monsters like Trump. Together we do make a huge difference. Together we can stop and reverse the damage. The same goes for dogs, cats, and wildlife on land and in the oceans and we can save the planet. We are all needed, and the best part is we can do it.

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