**Help a DUer** Sunday, 8/18/13 (Please K&R for visibility. Thanks)
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[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."
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PERSONAL NOTE: There was a bit of a brouhaha that broke out with the most recent Help a DUer thread. If you would like to understand more about how Wishadoo! works (as it concerns DU) and my intentions, you will learn more in the interactions in that thread. In that thread I stated that because I did not want to expose DUers to public scrutiny in the form of others judging their worthiness when there are so many personal conflicts here among members, I wouldn't continue these OPs. However, the needs are great. So, I shall try again and see how it goes. ([font color="green"]Because the needs are so great, I beg of you to please share Wishadoo! with others (online and in person)...your friends, loved ones, neighbors, co-workers, faith-based communities, other networks and organizations, online and IRL; after all, the more who gather... Additionally, at this DU link is another idea I'm proposing.[/font])
I respectfully ask that if you have concerns about the veracity of a DUer's request that you contact me privately. If you disagree with and dislike a DUer for any number of reasons and feel they may not be worthy of others' attention or assistance, please keep that to yourself. It has no place in these OPs. Thanks in advance for honoring that request.
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There are several Wishlist posts by DUers (screen names provided below) I'd like to bring to your attention this Sunday morning. As always, if you know of existing resources -- nationally or locally -- that could be of help in any of these situations, please let us know. Finding existing resources is always the first step at Wishadoo! You may contact these DUers here or at Wishadoo! with any questions, suggestions, etc. Some of the wishlist posts are able to make use of a handy-dandy widget that shows the progress of a fundraisers so long as there is no browser conflict. There is a PayPal button on each of these posts.
[font size="3"][font color="green"]1.[/font size][/font color] Duffyduff's Wishlist post is the most critical and time sensitive. We were initially hoping to raise $300 to get through the month of August, when she hopes to find more work as a substitute teacher, but after questioning her situation further, it's more realistic for us to try to raise a total of $600. She is in danger of losing her car, everything she has in storage, etc., all of which impact the ability TO find more work.
http://www.wishadoo.org/wishlist/188/help-with-temporary-cash-flow-issue/
[font color="red"]As of Sunday, 7:00 PM ES, she's at $400 raised thus far. Thank you!!! [/font color] 
[font size="3"][font color="green"]2.[/font size][/font color] Myrina has a post for you PET LOVERS!!! She is trying to raise funds to get her foster pup, Hammy, the surgery he needs. Hammy has inspired me to create a dedicated Facebook page for animal/pet-related Wishlist posts.
http://www.wishadoo.org/wishlist/189/assistance-requested-for-foster-dog-surgery/
[font size="3"][font color="green"]3.[/font size][/font color] Berlin Expat may be the first international post! He's trying to raise funds to get used appliances.
http://www.wishadoo.org/wishlist/186/refrigerator-and-washing-machine-used/
[font size="4"][font color="green"]4.[/font size][/font color] sunwyn (whom you have helped before and really made a difference in her life!), has an ongoing fundraiser to help her get a vehicle. She cares for her mother, who recently broke her ankle, and they live in a fairly remote area of SW Ohio. (I just learned yesterday that sunwyn's situation is in flux...but not in a good way; she and her mom may have to move due to negligence on the landlord's part, so her needs are even more critical. She also has less time to update me but will do so as best she can.)
If you have any tips re: a used vehicle, let us know. [font color="red"] $150 of the $1500 goal has been raised thus far. [/font color] Thank you!
http://www.wishadoo.org/wishlist/182/working-automobile-or-truck/
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* Recommend this thread and keep it kicked for visibility.[/font color]
* Please scan the Wishlist in general on a regular basis; 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)...your friends, loved ones, neighbors, co-workers, other networks and organizations; after all, the more who gather...[/font color]
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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). 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.
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!
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Thank you for the kind words, chervilant.
Thank YOU!
Also, OneGrassRoot, I've always wanted to tell you that I love your username! 
Me, too.
I also hope that the crises subside and we can connect/share more about our wishes, hopes and dreams rather than what we need to merely survive.
Really walkin' the walk to help humanity!!
Being rather poor myself I can't help out but hopefully more who are able to help will see this!
Julie
for visibility
