Fundraiser Update 070509

I am so grateful . . .

As some of you know, from April of 2007 until April of 2008, I was penniless, jobless, and homeless, living in a homeless shelter. I was fortunate enough to find work at a local university, where I had worked and then been laid off in the past.

With the help of a local government grant and some kind and generous friends, I left the shelter and moved into my own apartment. During this time, I have slowly been able to make significant progress against clinical depression, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder, supported by amazing therapists and those same dear friends.

In November of last year, I was laid off again and have been living on unemployment, foodstamps, and subsidies. I found out three weeks ago that my employment compensation would run out - it has now done so.

Without income, I can survive, but just barely. I would not, however, be able to maintain my utility service, internet connection, or telephone service. This blog was about to become a casualty.

Two weeks ago, I began a fundraiser here. I want to sincerely thank, with all of my gratitude, all of you who have so kindly and generously donated. You have given P! and me another month of time to, I hope, find work.

In donating, several of you have indicated a wish, for one reason or another, to remain anonymous and, of course, I respect that. As for you others: John, Richard, Leslie, Carlos, Shahid, Ernie, Jay, Judy, SA, and Michael: I want you to know that you have filled my heart and helped me (and P!) survive for at least another month.

I am determined to find work. But with the job market being how it is, I'm keeping the fundraiser open. Any donation, even five or ten dollars, will help keep my telephone and electricity on and P! "on the air". You may donate either through the PayPal service on the sidebar or by mailed check or cash (my email address is also on the sidebar).

As before, there are still some premiums:

• a donation of $30 will receive guest blogging privileges here at P! for one month, or...
• a donation of $30 will receive free advertising, as a P! sponsor, for your website, blog, or private business for six months; $50 dollars receives one year
• a donation of $50 will receive a complete Infowar Bookpack (a $100 value), mailed anywhere

Finally - even if you cannot donate, please continue to visit P!, its sponsors, and the many linked blogs, sites, and other resources. Comment on posts. Let me know what you think and what you want. Email, if you want to be on the P! mailing list. Follow and visit me at Twitter and/or at the news feed, ddjango@Google. I value you greatly, and I thank you.

Be at and about peace.

Categories: fundraiser, P!


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