Welcome to the September 14th edition of Helping Humpday, a regular feature of Street Prophets. We’re at the middle of the week, when we need a push to get over the hump and start looking toward the weekend. Come in, have a cuppa and a cookie (or three; we aren’t counting!), and sit with us.
Some of our own community members also need a little push to get over a hump. Maybe it’s an unexpected medical bill. Maybe there’s a life situation that has come up and requires resources beyond regular income. Maybe they just got behind and need help getting their footing again. For whatever reason they need help, Wednesdays are the day the Street Prophets diary focuses on those needs. Maybe you’ve skipped over this weekly diary, thinking the little you can give won’t make a difference. But you don’t have to meet a person’s entire need. If we all join together, the small amounts each person can contribute will add up to enough to make a difference in someone’s life. Even $2 or $5 or $10, when added to the mickle that others give, can be all that it takes
If you don’t know how social security works, for most people by far it arrives on a Wednesday. Which Wednesday depends on your birth date. I’m in the second tier, so mine comes on the third Wednesday of each month. That means some months it can be as early as the 15th. This time, though, it’s the 21st, which is the latest possible date for me. That means that for those on our community needs list who depend on social security, it’s been an extra long time from the August payment until the September one, whether theirs comes on the 15th, 21st, or 28th this time. Those extra days added up to a whole week more that the August check had to cover, and it may not have been able to stretch that far.
It seems life is catching up with some of our people. We’ve had some progress; we’ve had more requests. rexymeteorite had a critical short-term need met within days. Because that’s how our DK community works. Others have had significant help, but they still need a push to get through to the end. Some generous person helped morgansmom with the tire that was desperately needed. Michelewln had enough to make the move. But, as you see, they still need help.
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Community Needs List as of 9/14/22. Fundraisers who want a diary to be or stay on the list: PLEASE kosmail requests and donations received to njm5000 by Tuesday evening to be included on the Wednesday morning updated list.
Living on the financial edge—need help? Check out the Helping Directories before your next emergency.
Housing and Living Expenses Fundraisers and Other Links
morgansmom—needs help towards major car repairs and moving to a better environment. $8000 7950 7900 7850 7750 7725 7615 7605 7565 7465 7415 7375 7275 7175 7025 6920 6820 A generous contribution from a Kossack has allowed scheduling of the car alignment. :-) • Visit the KoFi page to see some cool artwork & donate! • PayPal: wingednag at gmail dot com.
DHfromKY—is looking to raise $2450 1950 1830 1720 1685 1585 1385 1285 1180 1170 960 for rent and other necessities. Against the wall, again...• PayPal is dharden40219 at yahoo dot com—select “Send to a friend”, and PayPal doesn’t charge a fee.
J Graham—"Your child has mental health issues." But you're a fighter. "It's cancer." But you're a fighter... • She’s sleeping in a tent! (Cats, music, and a chance to help a deserving Daily Kos member). The goal is $14,000 9944 9534 8884 8859 8709 8684 4448 4348 4323 to cover first and last month rent, security deposit, some medical expenses, utility bills, and moving costs. She has a Mighty Cause fundraiser, and PayPal at: jgraham4healthcare at gmail dot com
HarpPlayer posted a diary—I Really Need Some Help (updated this am) asking for help with various expenses that have accumulated. HarpPlayer is a retired RN with health problems, but this help can provide a fresh reset. Total needed about $2100 1700 850 PayPal bluessingerrn at aol dot com.
michelewln—needs help for September for food, cat food, utilities. Michele is in her new apartment but has no money left for food.
PayPal: michelewilson327 at gmail dot com.
Wired Wolf—needs about $3000. Helping support Mom “…on one fulltime retail wage…and living on credit cards through Covid have suddenly caught up with us bigtime--I'm in way over my head right now. I need about $3000 to get my credit cards to a safe level that I can maintain… we're still waiting for our utility-assistance appeal and my student loan servicer never paused IBR payments. Paypal is paypal dot me/WiredWolf
rexymeteorite—Woot!
ZenTrainer—Woot!
The Kos Katalogue 2021 is here. Updated by CathyM.
These people are our own. Please do what you can.
If helping financially isn’t the right choice for you at this time, you can still help. Tip and rec the diary so it stays visible. Share on social media: Twitter, Facebook, whatever platform you use, to bring the attention of others outside our daily readers. And offer words of encouragement to people who are struggling. It can be scary to be struggling, and it can feel lonely. Let them know we understand and are here to help.