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Wednesday's Helping Humpday. It almost didn't happen. [1]

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Date: 2023-03-15  

There are some new, urgent needs on the list now. See aznaturegrrrl’s diary at the end of the list, along with Christopher Reeves’ need to get through until insurance can be accessed for his recent house fire (everything was lost; they need housing, clothes, food, etc including for a special needs child), and Coloradowoodsman, who needs a bit more to catch up on his mortgage and save his home for himself, his wife, and their rescued animals.

For people relying on SNAP, it’s taking a major downturn as the COVID supplement has dropped away, as bluePNWcats wrote in a recent diary, Lean times ahead. For people who are also getting social security, the reduction in SNAP negates the COLA and then some. If they aren’t getting social security, then it’s a huge decrease, while prices are continuing to climb.

Some of our own community members aren’t doing well, either. Members are still here, still worried about how they will manage. Take a look, see if there’s a person or two who you feel you can help. For some, the fundraising has stalled. I know it seems that the need is huge and our individual resources are small, but if each person does what they are able, it adds up to another need met. When we all pull together, the job gets done.

These community members 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.

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