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Post by leadfoot on Dec 10, 2012 21:55:36 GMT -5
That is awesome. Tell Jason thanks for us.
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Post by 2manytoys on Dec 10, 2012 22:42:19 GMT -5
I want to let everyone know the family we are helping. I hope this will not discourage anyone, when I heard the ages of the kids, I was skeptical. I know my wife would not recommend anyone who she thought is not deserving in any way. Ages of the kids are 7,16,18,19, & 20. When I heard this, I asked some questions, but was satisfied we are doing the right thing with this family. Parents are legal immigrants, both parents with low level education. Dad works in a local nursery, which is a fairly low income job. 2 are in college, going to Mt hood community so they can live at home. Both were straight A students in high school. Parents are making sure that these kids get an education. All of them work in the summer in any job that is available. The parents are very appreciative of anything they receive. I don't think they realize how much we have in the pot right now, with the donations from us, & Joe's friend. I hope no one was under the impression that we were helping a family with all little kids. I kind of thought that at the beginning, but it really doesn't matter to me. The mom said the main thing the kids all need is shoes, & clothes. Hope this is OK with everyone, if it isn't, I will still make my donation, if anyone chooses to change their mind, I will understand. Let me know by PM.
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Post by 2manytoys on Dec 10, 2012 23:03:58 GMT -5
If you are still interested in donating you can send the $ as a gift to
hondalake10@yahoo.com
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Post by shaggy on Dec 11, 2012 0:45:01 GMT -5
Im in for $50.00
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Post by CRAZY BASTARD on Dec 11, 2012 13:07:57 GMT -5
Joe tell your friend Jason thank you very much. That is totally awesome.
Warren, if you and your family say the family needs it there's no way i would second guess it.
I will pay pal my payment on Thursday when i get paid. Not sure if ill be able to do 100 as i am taking in my wifes niece and nephew. Her nephew is already here and her niece is coming this week. But i will donate at leaste 50 on payday.
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Post by shaggy on Dec 11, 2012 22:53:14 GMT -5
Does it have to be there on thursday or can I get it to ya on friday
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Post by 2manytoys on Dec 11, 2012 23:03:29 GMT -5
Friday is fine
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Post by 2manytoys on Dec 12, 2012 23:26:11 GMT -5
Seeing how the donation pot has grow than larger than I thought it would, especially with the donations from Joe's friends, I was thinking maybe we should spread the cheer around to more than just 1 family. What do you guys think? Does anyone know of anyother family in need this season, that we could send some of the donations thier way?
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Post by hippy hauler on Dec 13, 2012 8:33:25 GMT -5
Great idea Warren Teressa thru her work got some info on a single mom with kid or kids I think they have a few familiar that could use some help
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Post by Teresa on Dec 13, 2012 12:19:31 GMT -5
I work at Portland Community College and we have students with families that still need to be adopted. I have already taken care of one mother and son, but there is another family that I really wanted to help but can't afford to do much for them. Mom is only 23 and pregnant. She also has a 7 year old daughter and 6 year old son. There was some domestic abuse so mom and the kids got out of the situation. If you haven't already found someone else, I would love to see this young mom be able to give her kids a good christmas. She is working her butt off to give her children a better life and overcome the obstacles that have gotten in her way!
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Post by 2manytoys on Dec 13, 2012 22:15:20 GMT -5
We have already told the original family that we are going to help them, so I want to make sure we honor those commitments. What does everyone think? Weigh in please
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Post by CRAZY BASTARD on Dec 14, 2012 2:18:31 GMT -5
I say split the pot. We might as well help as many as possible i will send my money via pay pal in the morning.
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Post by hippy hauler on Dec 14, 2012 12:27:06 GMT -5
Here is my thoughts the original family pge paid dinner paid and club donations and church money to the other plz weigh in want this to be club decision
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Post by popeye on Dec 14, 2012 13:18:52 GMT -5
i have no problem splitting the pot, its about helping out
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Post by CRAZY BASTARD on Dec 14, 2012 15:25:49 GMT -5
That should work joe should be close to a even split i think
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