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heidi8 in help_haiti

What should we do?

Jan 13, 2010 10:18

This Journal was created in the morning of January 13, 2010, as a place for fandomers to help raise money to help in the rescues, recoveries and rebuilding of Haiti following the tragic earthquake on January 12, 2010 ( Read more... )

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glockgal January 13 2010, 15:25:46 UTC

I think having a set list is a better idea because this group can verify that the charities listed are not just legit, but the money will actually go to help the people who need it the most and won't get backlogged.

I REALLY like the idea of the bidders making the donations directly to the charity, though (as opposed to collecting the money and trying to donate one lump sum). That's good thinking. Would the bidders then have to show proof of donation in order to receive their won item?

heidi8 January 13 2010, 15:36:46 UTC

Yes, the way that Sweet Charity's done it where you need to show an email confirming your donation - although a screenshot might work in some circumstances, too.

djinnj January 13 2010, 15:38:39 UTC

I like the idea of vetting the charities for legitimacy, but I also like the flexibility of people being able to send their money where they will, since there are lots of worthy organizations and not all of them are as well known. Perhaps being able to flexibly add charities to the list would satisfy both urges?

alienor77310 January 13 2010, 19:51:10 UTC

While I'd prefer a set list of charities, there's a problem because we're all over the world. Many bidders will prefer to donate to a charity in their country, if only because it's deductible. Maybe offer a list of large NGOs plus the Red Cross/Crescent, that has local chapters worldwide?

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momebie January 13 2010, 15:31:07 UTC

I feel like I need to say that I most like the idea of having a set list, but if a bidder wants to donate to something not on the list that can be verified as legit, I think they should be able to.

eldritchhobbit January 13 2010, 15:54:06 UTC

I agree!

eldritchhobbit January 13 2010, 15:56:49 UTC

I'm an author, and I'd be happy to donate books of mine, signed (and personalized, if the winning bidder so desires).

heidi8 January 14 2010, 01:07:38 UTC

Thank you!

sxymami0909 January 13 2010, 16:52:11 UTC

This is an amazing idea! I'm so glad someone is doing this. I'll help in anyway I can! :-)

heidi8 January 13 2010, 20:43:46 UTC

Thank you!

miscellanny January 13 2010, 17:36:44 UTC

I'd like to offer to record someone's story as a podfic? That's about the only fannish type of thing I can do right now. Would that be okay?

heidi8 January 13 2010, 20:44:25 UTC

Definitely. I'm making an Offerings post for just audio-related things (podficcing, fanmixes, original songs). Look for it in the next quarter hour.