Humanist Groups Raise Tens of Thousands for Atheist Tornado Survivor
Source: Raw Story
Humanist groups raise tens of thousands for atheist tornado survivor
By David Ferguson
Friday, May 24, 2013 15:14 EDT
Humanist groups and atheists across the U.S. have banded together to help a fellow atheist who survived the massive tornado that struck Moore, Oklahoma earlier this week.
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At the fund-raising website Indiegogo, atheists have set up a relief fund for Vitsun, who lost her house in the storm and most of her possessions.
“Let’s show the world that you dont need to believe in a god to have human compassion nor does all charity fall under the banner of religion,” says the site. “Let’s get this courageous woman and her family back in their own home.”
The site has already passed its goal of $50,000 by nearly $700 at press time, with 60 days in the fund-raiser still to go.
Read more: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/05/24/humanist-groups-raise-tens-of-thousands-for-atheist-tornado-survivor
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I am. 
But it's a given with most people that religious groups will lend a hand; not so for atheists. Too many believe we aren't good at giving, because we go unnoticed. We aren't a collective like the religious are. We don't draw attention to our acts of charity by flying a banner.
I'm honestly torn about it, but I lean towards thinking it might have been better to collect for all, rather than choosing one of our own as the recipient.
I am in awe of what we do when we put our hearts and heads together... anything that helps us, is gonna leave a mark 
... are only paying about half of what properties were worth before the tornado, less than what they have in the past. I read this thread before replying and don't agree that it's devisive for atheist's to be helping one person. Like this is the only way atheist's are supporting the tornado victims? That assumption is divisive in itself. Also, if Wolf hadn't asked that dumb-ass question and the woman hadn't answered honestly, this effort would never have been launched. Get a grip, people. THINK. 
Now, independent of religion, get about donating to the fund of your choice to help those devastated people.
