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Skinner ADMIN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 09:14 AM Original message |
A few members have suggested doing a charity donation drive this holiday season. We need your help. |
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JNelson6563 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 09:16 AM Response to Original message |
1. I don't have suggestions but Bravo!! |
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Patsy Stone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 09:16 AM Response to Original message |
2. What a wonderful idea. |
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Annces (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 09:18 AM Response to Original message |
3. I don't know about charities, but it would be nice to have a DU production company |
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Horse with no Name (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 09:19 AM Response to Original message |
4. Jimmy Carter's Habitat for Humanity |
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shugah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 09:20 AM Response to Reply #4 |
6. habitat for humanity seconded n/t |
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Scurrilous (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 09:23 AM Response to Reply #6 |
9. Thirded! |
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LibraLiz1973 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-09-06 09:00 PM Response to Reply #9 |
172. I agree with Habitat for Humanity |
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il_lilac (756 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 09:23 AM Response to Reply #4 |
10. I also like Habitat n/t |
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terrya (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 09:23 AM Response to Reply #4 |
11. Habitat for Humanity is a wonderful idea, Another suggestion: |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 09:30 AM Response to Reply #11 |
13. mmmhmmm! Like both of these! |
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Drops_not_Dope (362 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 02:06 PM Response to Reply #11 |
77. As long as we're not limiting this to USA |
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spindrifter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 10:50 PM Response to Reply #77 |
143. I second Mercy Corps! |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 09:52 AM Response to Reply #4 |
26. Both are great orgs but they already have a good network |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 10:27 AM Response to Reply #4 |
43. These are my own 'favorite' targets for donations. I think the ACLU might be most apt. |
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southlandshari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 04:59 PM Response to Reply #4 |
101. Thumbs up for Habitat here! |
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SidDithers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 07:52 PM Response to Reply #4 |
129. That was my first thought... |
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Whoa_Nelly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-09-06 03:30 PM Response to Reply #4 |
168. I don't like Habitat For Humanity |
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question everything (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-10-06 12:01 PM Response to Reply #4 |
176. There was a comment someplace that Habitat for Humanity |
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sniffa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 09:19 AM Response to Original message |
5. right off the bat |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 10:06 PM Response to Reply #5 |
140. How about some organization |
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foxeyes2 (123 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 09:22 AM Response to Original message |
7. Suggested Charity |
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Neecy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 09:23 AM Response to Reply #7 |
8. I second that suggestion |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 09:31 AM Response to Reply #7 |
14. Like this one too! |
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blm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 09:41 AM Response to Reply #7 |
21. That is one I have been supporting, too. |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 10:41 AM Response to Reply #7 |
44. Second Harvest is an awesome idea. |
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Habibi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 10:54 AM Response to Reply #7 |
48. I vote for this one too. |
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Book Lover (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 12:42 PM Response to Reply #7 |
67. Second Harvest has my vote |
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JudyM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 07:19 PM Response to Reply #7 |
124. Absolutely. Great choice. nt |
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truckin (500 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 09:27 AM Response to Original message |
12. I would suggest "Nothing But Nets". In terms of doing the most |
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GardeningGal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 09:32 AM Response to Original message |
15. I suggest Modest Needs |
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Kadie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 09:32 AM Response to Original message |
16. Feed The Children |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 09:33 AM Response to Original message |
17. The National Coalition for the Homeless and I'll tell ya why. |
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bluerum (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 09:34 AM Response to Original message |
18. Voting for Habitat. How will funds be collected? nt |
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HeeBGBz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 09:38 AM Response to Original message |
19. 46664 - Nelson Mandela Foundation |
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blm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 09:39 AM Response to Original message |
20. Local food banks are really suffering at this point, Skinner. They are overwhelmed |
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OzarkDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 09:46 AM Response to Reply #20 |
22. Agree, local food banks desperately need help |
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Viva_La_Revolution (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 09:52 AM Response to Reply #20 |
25. gets my vote |
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blm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 09:54 AM Response to Reply #25 |
29. And the urgency is so real on a DAILY BASIS. |
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Stinky The Clown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 10:04 AM Response to Reply #20 |
37. America's Second Harvet is another way to get money to local food banks |
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petunia.here (102 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 04:50 PM Response to Reply #37 |
97. Putting in my voice of support for ASH/Local food banks |
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Hippie Chic (17 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 09:47 AM Response to Original message |
23. Habitat for Humanity. |
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me b zola (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 10:12 PM Response to Reply #23 |
141. That gets my vote |
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noamnety (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 09:52 AM Response to Original message |
24. Arabi Wrecking Krewe (New Orleans) |
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AtomicKitten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 11:35 AM Response to Reply #24 |
57. ANYTHING that benefits New Orleans |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 04:47 PM Response to Reply #57 |
96. Agree on both counts. Help out Katrina victims, but help as many as possible. nt |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-09-06 01:04 AM Response to Reply #57 |
149. Habitat is working in LA and MS |
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annabanana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 03:25 PM Response to Reply #24 |
89. my vote is for this one. . . . .eom |
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Patsy Stone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 08:00 PM Response to Reply #24 |
130. Excellent! |
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Maddy McCall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-10-06 02:20 PM Response to Reply #24 |
185. This one gets my vote, too. I've seen the founder interviewed locally. |
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OzarkDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 09:53 AM Response to Original message |
27. Making it local |
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NMDemDist2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 09:54 AM Response to Original message |
28. how about ComicRelief NOLA/Katrina? |
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WhollyHeretic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 09:56 AM Response to Original message |
30. Doctors Without Borders |
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Lex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 10:51 AM Response to Reply #30 |
46. I second this. I thoroughly researched them |
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Junkdrawer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 11:49 AM Response to Reply #30 |
61. Third that...n/t |
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Synnical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 06:20 PM Response to Reply #30 |
118. Fourth one to agree |
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eleny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-09-06 12:30 AM Response to Reply #30 |
145. DWB gets my vote, too |
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NMMNG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-09-06 03:04 AM Response to Reply #30 |
151. I concur |
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mnhtnbb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-10-06 02:15 PM Response to Reply #30 |
184. Gets my vote. I gave to them in 2004 after the tsunami. |
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Stinky The Clown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 09:56 AM Response to Original message |
31. America's Second Harvest |
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Sapphire Blue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 12:06 PM Response to Reply #31 |
64. America's Second Harvest gets my vote, too. I'd also encourage/BEG DUers to work/w the Coalition... |
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Solly Mack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-09-06 08:22 AM Response to Reply #64 |
157. CHN is great! |
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Ghost in the Machine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 09:56 AM Response to Original message |
32. Toys for Tots is a good charity... |
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Stockholm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 10:00 AM Response to Original message |
33. Save the Children? |
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Rainscents (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 10:01 AM Response to Original message |
34. Skinner, this is great idea! |
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mindfulNJ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 10:02 AM Response to Original message |
35. Michael J Fox Foundation |
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skyblue (724 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-09-06 08:07 AM Response to Reply #35 |
154. ABSOLUTELY!!!!! Mom or Dad may get Alzheimer or perhaps they |
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dweller (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 10:03 AM Response to Original message |
36. why not more than one? |
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Melinda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 10:08 AM Response to Original message |
38. America's Second Harvest: National Org that supports local food banks and others.... |
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NicoleM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 10:19 AM Response to Original message |
39. Heifer Int'l |
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wicket (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 10:22 AM Response to Reply #39 |
41. I second Heifer International |
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myrna minx (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 10:25 AM Response to Reply #39 |
42. I recommend that too! |
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truckin (500 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 10:44 AM Response to Reply #39 |
45. This is an excellent suggestion. |
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Mnemosyne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 11:00 AM Response to Reply #39 |
53. Heifer is an amazing charity! Gets my vote. n/t |
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blm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 11:20 AM Response to Reply #53 |
56. We use Heifer in Mr blm's family AS gifts to each other. |
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Mnemosyne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 06:12 PM Response to Reply #56 |
117. How wonderful! Always wish I could donate much more. n/t |
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Booster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 02:12 PM Response to Reply #39 |
79. I vote for Heifer Int. also. Probably my most favorite charity. |
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DemExpat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 02:18 PM Response to Reply #39 |
80. I prefer a charity like this one that goes farther than providing a meal. |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 06:12 PM Response to Reply #80 |
116. And those of us who don't have land for a heiffer? |
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alfredo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 03:10 PM Response to Reply #39 |
85. Great idea. |
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OnionPatch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 04:50 PM Response to Reply #39 |
98. Heifer's a great organization! |
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druidity33 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 05:57 PM Response to Reply #39 |
112. count me in for Heifer... n/t |
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JohnLocke (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 06:05 PM Response to Reply #39 |
113. My vote goes to Heifer too. |
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Divernan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 09:02 PM Response to Reply #39 |
133. Heifer does great good in the US - promotes self-reliance |
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Norrin Radd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 10:40 PM Response to Reply #39 |
142. Heifer, yes. |
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LeftyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-09-06 05:11 AM Response to Reply #39 |
152. Heifer sends animals to countries with no vet care or follow up. They demand you confine the animal |
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DemExpat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-09-06 06:14 AM Response to Reply #152 |
153. Some good points there, LeftyMom.... |
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question everything (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-10-06 12:10 PM Response to Reply #152 |
177. Thank you for a detailed report |
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Horse with no Name (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 10:20 AM Response to Original message |
40. There are some excellent ideas in this thread |
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theHandpuppet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 10:53 AM Response to Original message |
47. May I suggest MercyCorps? |
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MonkeyFunk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 10:55 AM Response to Original message |
49. I think it's a great idea. |
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Brazenly Liberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 10:55 AM Response to Original message |
50. AmeriCares |
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Brazenly Liberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 11:13 AM Response to Reply #50 |
54. Their Charity Navigator rating |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 02:44 PM Response to Reply #54 |
84. What a great link |
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aintitfunny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 10:56 AM Response to Original message |
51. Another potential International project of merit |
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wakeme2008 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 11:00 AM Response to Original message |
52. Skinner do you know who runs ActBlue |
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AnnInLa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 11:46 AM Response to Reply #52 |
58. mydd.com (I think) |
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AnnInLa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 11:47 AM Response to Reply #52 |
59. Whatever yall decide is OK with me, but |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 01:04 PM Response to Reply #59 |
73. That's another good suggestion. And I agree. Whatever you all |
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CoffeeCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 11:20 AM Response to Original message |
55. I know a family who needs miracles right now... |
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Junkdrawer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 11:48 AM Response to Original message |
60. Dupe. |
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Berserker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 11:52 AM Response to Original message |
62. I would like to suggest |
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Laurab (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 11:58 AM Response to Original message |
63. Voting for America's Second Harvest |
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Lone_Star_Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 12:31 PM Response to Original message |
65. I'm thinking that Second Harvest is also a good choice |
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flyarm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 12:31 PM Response to Original message |
66. Please read......... |
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recovering democrat (365 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 12:44 PM Response to Original message |
68. More food donation information |
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Melinda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 01:01 PM Response to Reply #68 |
72. Excellent suggestion - please, everyone read democrat's post ^^^ and click the link for food!! |
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Shakespeare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 12:50 PM Response to Original message |
69. Ideally, I'd love to see the $ split between Habitat and Second Harvest, or... |
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robinlynne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 12:51 PM Response to Original message |
70. OXFAM. They provide animals to people ion third world countries, teach people how to |
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intheflow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 07:12 PM Response to Reply #70 |
122. AND they're funding US grassroots groups working on Katrina issues. |
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robinlynne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 11:22 PM Response to Reply #122 |
144. all around really good group. I like the way they think. it isn't just charity. |
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intheflow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-09-06 10:32 AM Response to Reply #144 |
161. Not charity. |
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berni_mccoy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 12:59 PM Response to Original message |
71. I Suggest the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) |
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ohtransplant (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 01:06 PM Response to Original message |
74. I would gladly support any of the previously mentioned causes. |
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johnnie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 01:08 PM Response to Original message |
75. I think this is a great idea |
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Morgana LaFey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 01:08 PM Response to Original message |
76. I vote for whatever helps people who are hungry or homeless |
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RayOfHope (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 02:10 PM Response to Reply #76 |
78. But there are many DUers who aren't American citizens |
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DemExpat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 02:20 PM Response to Reply #78 |
81. This would be nice for all of us expats and internationals. |
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lies and propaganda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 02:30 PM Response to Original message |
82. K A T R I N A |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-09-06 01:03 AM Response to Reply #82 |
148. states, please include the "s" |
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in_cog_ni_to (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 02:38 PM Response to Original message |
83. America's Second Harvest or a TRUSTED, LIBERAL organization that directly helps Katrina victims n/t. |
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bluescribbler (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 03:13 PM Response to Original message |
86. Union of Concerned Scientists |
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democrank (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 03:22 PM Response to Original message |
87. Bravo, Skinner! |
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philosophie_en_rose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 03:23 PM Response to Original message |
88. How about more than one? (suggestions below) |
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applegrove (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 04:04 PM Response to Original message |
90. Katrina, Autism or Amnesty International |
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emmadoggy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 04:12 PM Response to Original message |
91. Lots of great causes already listed... |
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porphyrian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 04:14 PM Response to Original message |
92. I'll kick that until I think of something that hasn't been mentioned yet. - n/t |
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mistertrickster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 04:32 PM Response to Original message |
93. Crawford Peace House nt |
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mike_c (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 05:28 PM Response to Reply #93 |
106. I second that suggestion-- Crawford Peace House is an excellent idea.... |
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angstlessk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 04:35 PM Response to Original message |
94. Here's my deal. Skinner you set up the charity..and I will donate. |
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SeattleGirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 04:42 PM Response to Original message |
95. There are so many worthy charities, but America's Second Harvest |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 04:54 PM Response to Original message |
99. Just read up on America's Second Harvest and they are my choice now. nt |
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OnionPatch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 04:55 PM Response to Original message |
100. Friends of Pine Ridge |
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Blue Gardener (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 05:21 PM Response to Reply #100 |
105. Another good one! |
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PaulaFarrell (840 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 05:07 PM Response to Original message |
102. I suggest Sight Savers |
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datadiva (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 05:08 PM Response to Original message |
103. America's Second Harvest |
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Kare (205 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 05:20 PM Response to Original message |
104. Childs Play |
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Catchawave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 05:29 PM Response to Original message |
107. New Orleans Habitat for Humanity |
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intheflow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 07:16 PM Response to Reply #107 |
123. Please, national Habitat, not just NOLA, so Miss. can benefit, too. |
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bajamary (427 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 05:32 PM Response to Original message |
108. New Orleans Public Libraries |
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CTyankee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 05:33 PM Response to Original message |
109. Could we have a U.S. and a foreign charity? |
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nam78_two (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 05:35 PM Response to Original message |
110. Meals on wheels-seniors could use some help |
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ganeshji (401 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 05:51 PM Response to Original message |
111. Heifer International |
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MasonJar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 06:08 PM Response to Original message |
114. Victims of Katrina is my first choice and then maybe the Humane Society |
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JudyM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 07:31 PM Response to Reply #114 |
127. That's right, I forgot about all that work the Humane Society did saving and reuniting pets. |
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Maddy McCall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-10-06 02:25 PM Response to Reply #114 |
186. Because the Humane Society did such a shoddy job of reuniting pets... |
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OPERATIONMINDCRIME (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 06:08 PM Response to Original message |
115. This One Looks Like A Really Good One. 100% Of Each Dollar Is Used And You Can Have Your Own Webpage |
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pmc62 (5 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 06:26 PM Response to Original message |
119. Buck O'Neil |
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calimary (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 06:41 PM Response to Original message |
120. Skinner! Skinner! Skinner! How about something for our own needy? |
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nam78_two (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 07:39 PM Response to Reply #120 |
128. Very true-I would get behind that! |
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Sapphire Blue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 08:28 PM Response to Reply #120 |
131. Oh, how I wish that I could RECOMMEND your post!!!!! Skinner, PLEASE consider calimary's suggestion! |
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JeffR (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 08:29 PM Response to Reply #120 |
132. That's a brilliant idea, calimary |
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brook (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 09:44 PM Response to Reply #120 |
137. Excellent idea, Mary. |
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shanine (322 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-09-06 08:34 AM Response to Reply #120 |
158. Great Idea!!!! |
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Nickster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-09-06 10:30 AM Response to Reply #120 |
160. That's an awesome idea. n/t |
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dogday (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-09-06 02:21 PM Response to Reply #120 |
163. We are already making happen for Straight Story |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-09-06 02:54 PM Response to Reply #120 |
164. I like this idea as well. |
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dogday (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-09-06 03:16 PM Response to Reply #164 |
166. Always best to start with those close to you |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-09-06 05:52 PM Response to Reply #166 |
170. Oh, dogday! What fabulous news!! I must have missed that thread |
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question everything (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-10-06 12:18 PM Response to Reply #120 |
178. I agree |
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Lisa0825 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-10-06 01:26 PM Response to Reply #178 |
181. Another vote for this idea. |
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ulysses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-10-06 01:28 PM Response to Reply #120 |
182. either this or Second Harvest |
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Maddy McCall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-10-06 02:29 PM Response to Reply #120 |
187. Flame me if you want...I'm not cold-hearted... |
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jannyk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 06:41 PM Response to Original message |
121. Doctors Without Borders (medicins sans frontieres) |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-09-06 01:02 AM Response to Reply #121 |
147. I vote for MSF also. |
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intheflow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 07:26 PM Response to Original message |
125. The long-term relief worker says: Katrina, Katrina, Katrina! |
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livvy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 07:31 PM Response to Original message |
126. Here's an idea... |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 09:24 PM Response to Original message |
134. The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) for Parkinson's Research |
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skyblue (724 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-09-06 08:08 AM Response to Reply #134 |
155. See 35 & 154 |
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Time for change (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 09:27 PM Response to Original message |
135. Amnesty International |
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Sacajawea (797 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 09:39 PM Response to Original message |
136. The Smile Train -- MDs do cleft palate/lip repairs - and train local staff to do it also |
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Longhorn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 09:55 PM Response to Original message |
138. My vote goes to an organization that does not have a religious affiliation. |
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Suich (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-08-06 10:01 PM Response to Original message |
139. Great idea! |
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motocicleta (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-09-06 12:41 AM Response to Original message |
146. I've got a local and a global suggestion |
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ClayZ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-09-06 01:27 AM Response to Original message |
150. We like "Food not Bombs" |
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barbtries (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-09-06 08:13 AM Response to Original message |
156. i nominate this organization |
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Berserker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-09-06 10:26 AM Response to Original message |
159. A very important kick n/t |
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angstlessk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-09-06 01:32 PM Response to Original message |
162. This needs a big fat kick too! |
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Wiley50 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-09-06 03:10 PM Response to Original message |
165. Why Don't We Do A Drive for Those DU Members Who Need Help? |
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dogday (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-09-06 03:17 PM Response to Reply #165 |
167. I just post this without seeing your post and you are so |
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Lisa0825 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-10-06 01:29 PM Response to Reply #165 |
183. Others who agree up-thread... |
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Whoa_Nelly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-09-06 03:51 PM Response to Original message |
169. A site that has reports on charities |
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dolo amber (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-09-06 08:54 PM Response to Original message |
171. I like the Nobel-winning Grameen bank |
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rainbow4321 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-09-06 11:58 PM Response to Original message |
173. A list of grassroots orgs from The Nation (for Katrina survivors) |
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WindRavenX (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-10-06 12:04 AM Response to Original message |
174. heifer.org |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-10-06 12:15 AM Response to Original message |
175. Ok so what's the choice? There's way many here. I picked a |
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Beausoir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-10-06 12:19 PM Response to Reply #175 |
179. Oh you made me cry. |
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JeffR (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-10-06 12:39 PM Response to Reply #175 |
180. cheers to you, lonestarnot |
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Nicole (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 03:11 AM Response to Original message |
188. Second Harvest |
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SheWhoMustBeObeyed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 04:09 AM Response to Original message |
189. Habitat or Second Harvest |
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HuffleClaw (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-11-06 06:46 AM Response to Original message |
190. although i feel this will ultimately prove to be a fruitless exercise in cat herding |
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Sweet Freedom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-13-06 09:39 PM Response to Original message |
191. What about the troops? |
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