Forum to help a local neighbor girl and her immigrant family celebrate
both her ninth birthday and Christmas.
Below is just the start and the bottom of the topic. See the full exchange:
http://forums.e-democracy.org/r/topic/3YxkeWvZoRGHgg6gyoIfWo
By simply opening a channel for a *critical mass* of neighbors to
communicate "as neighbors," we can unleash the capacity of our
communities to do good. Key was Martha saying, I can do something to
help this family and my local public online Neighbors Forum is a great
place to get started to help make something good happen.
Thanks Martha and thank you everyone in Corcoran for being awesome neighbors.
For those across our start-up, new and existing forums (see them all
at http://BeNeighbors.org ) new to the idea of neighbor connecting
online, this is what a forum can generate when we start using it
everyday as a "go to" community resource. Your local forum is your
local community space, so whether it is raising a new voice or trying
to help a family in need, our potential is right here with all of us.
Happy Holidays!
Steven Clift
E-Democracy.org
From: Martha Bird
Date: Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Subject: [Corcoran] robbery leaves Corcoran family with no santa
To: <email obscured>
Thank you everyone who responded to our Corcoran neighbor that
experienced a robbery. I was able to deliver 4 bags of gifts for mom,
dad and daughter that people donated; as well as some for Gisell's
birthday. Gifts came in all shapes and sizes: gift cards for target,
cub and riverview theater, free entrance to Mall of America
attractions and rides, 2-3 hour face painting gig for a kids party
sometime in the future, books and many more things. Because I've
known them over time we were able to talk in depth about the decision
of where to "keep" money. We had cash donations of $130 and dad and I
drove to the bank and deposited the money so the money would not be in
the house.
They were incredibly appreciative and thankful. They said when Gisell
saw all the presents she said Santa had come and it was magic!
I love this neighborhood and you all as my neighbors. Thank you for
your generosity.
On Dec 22, 2012, at 6:26 PM, Martha Bird <<email obscured>> wrote:
> I ran into my neighbor at the Midtown Y today. They are an immigrant family
made up of 2 parents and a wonderful daughter. The daughter told me that their
house had been robbed and mom confirmed that the thieves had taken all their
money. The 8 year old explained that her 9th birthday is on 12/24. Mom said
their is no money for gifts this year. They are only able to have a small
party with a small cake for their daughter on 12/29. Daughter got a big smile
on her face and asked me if I could make her a card and send it through the
mail for her to receive by the 29th. I smiled and said yes. She was asking
for so little. After leaving them I've continued to think about them. I feel
pulled to try and help them out but don't even know where to begin with such
short notice. Anyone have any ideas?
>
> Martha Bird
> 612 250 9662
> Martha Bird
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