Posted on 04/26/2010 10:37:33 AM PDT by jellybean
Unlike the federal government, which has the power to steal money from you to pay for programs and policies that you don't support, Free Republic relies on the voluntary donations from it's members.
While there is already a large number of FReepers and lurkers who donate on a regular basis, either monthly, quarterly or a generous yearly donation, it's not enough to cover FR's operating expenses. There are also FReepers who would like to donate, but just don't have the resources because they are temporarily unemployed, living on a fixed income, have on-going medical expenses or other family obligations.
I will make a $25.00 donation on behalf of another FReeper who would like to give, but just can't right now. Are there any other FReepers out there who are willing to give just a little more? I'm asking you to step forward and commit to sending a small donation, $5, $10, $20 or more, in the name a fellow FReeper who doesn't have the funds right now.
What you can do:
If you have a few extra dollars, post your pledge here or put "Adopt a FReeper" in the comment box on donations page.If you're a FReeper who would like to donate, but money is tight, please post here to let us know. You can also FReepmail me and I will try to match you with another FReeper who has indicated they are willing to send in a few extra dollars.
Donate to Free Republic in the name of your favorite liberal and then let them know you did!
LOL. Sleep on it...lol. I think we need to sleep. I know I do. I’ll see you in the morning. Good night, jellybean.
Good night, musicman!
G’night, onyx. Great job today!
Good night onyx!!!
I love FR! Had I the income, I would donate wildly massive amounts to keep the liberal doo-doo heads from my door.
Alas! I fall into the “fixed income” category, and most FReepers know there was no COLA raise for us this year, and there will be none in 2011. That doesn’t stop those of us with hearts bigger than our wallets from wanting to contribute to such a great site.
Thank you, onyx, for such a great idea! And in case I didn’t make myself clear....Would someone please adopt me? I’ll contribute my pittance when I can, but for now, thanks again for such a wonderful idea!
‘Face
I’m struggling financially right now. Next month I’ll donate another $5.00-$10.00.
goodnesswins, thank you SO much! I really appreciate this! :o)
jellybean, this was such a wonderful idea. Someday, I’ll do the same once I get caught up.
BOW! WOW!
FRiend, you shamed me. OK, I’ll donate some money here [anonymous amount]. I’ve been broke as heck for longer than I care to admit, but I can’t imagine a fund raiser being easy during these dark days.
I have to confess, I was tempted to join the Heritage Foundation for more access to information. I was torn because the forum needs money too. If I’m willing to join Heritage, then I should pony up some dough for our great forum, which probably has far greater access to information anyway [and a fine keyword hunt system, although we need more advanced options in word searches — but that takes money]. The Forum should come FIRST.
I don’t think many folks are going to admit publicly that they can’t afford to give anything. But you are getting to some of us, that I can tell you.
Am I too late to be adopted? I used to be a monthly donor but I lost my job in January 09 and still haven’t found work.
Never too late.....
We’ll find somebody for ya.....
Alright! Listen up everyone!
Monkey Face would like to be adopted! Who wouldn't want a little Monkey Face running around the house?
Bless you, Soothsayer! Would you like to be adopted?
I'm so glad you found a sponsor. Aren't FReepers generous beyond belief?
Bump yer great initiative jb...
That's the great thing about FR...you don't have to know anything about computers to start a thread! It's almost like commenting on the forum - you just have to fill in a few more boxes. If I can do it, I know you can!
Bless you, Arthur!
Remember to put "Adopt A FReeper" in the comments box so we can designate your donation to someone who would like to be adopted.
Thank you for the bump, Gilbo_3!
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