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Rabblevox Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Oct-08-11 04:38 PM
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How to help the Occupiers.
All the Facebook messages and blog posts and re-tweets are great. But this is what the occupiers REALLY need to sustain. Boots on the mud, peeps. (This is from Occupy Portland, but I imagine the wish-list is similar everywhere). At the least, drop off some batteries and hand sanitizer!

URGENTLY NEEDED:
*WIFI HOT SPOT*
Folding Tables
Tarps
Tents
Huge Pots
Towels and Rags
Folding Tables
AAA Batteries
Seasonings (salt, pepper, ground cumin, ground turmeric, paprika, fresh ginger, garlic, ground coriander, chilies, cinnamon, curry powder, lemons, soy sauce, braggs, vinegar, etc)
Battery Powered Lanterns

FOOD
Mugs
Funnel and Rubber Hose to Refill Water Containers

LIBRARY
Cardboard boxes
Spray paint
Couches!
Lanterns and Lights – Electric and Solar
Paint Brushes
Paint
Twine
Laptop Table Lock (to present TED TALKS)

INFO
Micro SD Chargers
Pillows (to create a rest lounge)
AAA Batteries (we have plenty of AA’s)
Flashlights
Scissors
Radios for Broadcasting Local Stations
Rubber Bands

MEDICAL
Biohazard Bags and Receptacles
Sealable Storage Tubs
Apple Cider Vinegar
Ace Bandages
Rubber Hot Water Bottles

GENERAL
Rope
Tools
Ladder
Large Bins
Car Batteries
Power Cables
Power Strips
Fan Belts
Alternators

KIDS VILLAGE
Socks
Rain Gear
Toys
Books
We will take any kid related items

MEDIA
Lanterns (no fire)
Lights
Hot Spots
External Batteries Energizer X18000
White Board

COMPONENTS FOR BICYCLE POWERED POWER GENERATOR VAN
Permanent Magnet Motors
Charge Controller
RV Car Batteries
Blocking Diodes
Bike Trainer Starts
Old Permanent Magnet Alternators
Belts
Cables
Pallets for Wood
Old Cheap Bikes
Gearbox
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Rabblevox Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Oct-08-11 05:55 PM
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1. kicking my own post. don't care if it's bad form, this info needs to stay up. /nt
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Jane Austin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Oct-08-11 06:09 PM
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2. Kickity-kick! .................. n/t
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Demoiselle Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Oct-08-11 06:12 PM
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3. And kick again...
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Rabblevox Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Oct-08-11 06:25 PM
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4. Another easy and needed drop-off. Dishes and cups!
Lots of people bringing food, very few bringing plates or cups, and they are really trying to avoid disposables as much as possible. Grab a stack of plates for a dime each at a thrift store, drop them off at the occupation, you will be a hero.
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Denver Progressive Donating Member (97 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-09-11 05:24 AM
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5. k&r x 1000. n/t
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hwmnbn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-09-11 01:12 PM
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6. K&R
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Rabblevox Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-10-11 03:09 PM
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7. k again, the3 occupation goes on.
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