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specialbob
Penny Sorter Member
USA
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 Posted - 06/28/2010 : 17:12:03
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I've been reading a lot today about the Gulf oil disaster. I'm sickened and saddened, yet not at all surprised at this government's failed attempts at remedying the situation.
Just after the Haitian earthquake, I was sickened by the beggars and the braggards going on and on about sending $10 to help the victims. BUT. You don't hear a goddamned thing about helping those who are and will be affected by the oil spill for decades to come -- our fellow Americans.
I've decided to do my small part. I am searching now for a legit charity that is directly helping my fellow Americans and/or the sea life caught up in the toxic muck. All of the Zincolns I amass each month will be cashed in at my local TD Bank. I will send that cash to the proper charities.
I'm not in anyway trying to pat myself on the back, but maybe get the idea out that and some other members of RealCent might do the same or more. Plus, it beats texting $10 to the Red Cross where only about $1.50 went to help someone in a country that can't help itself out of a paper bag. But, that's just my thing.
Is anyone else in? Anyone have any better ideas?
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Nickelmeister
Penny Hoarding Member
Canada
588 Posts |
Posted - 06/28/2010 : 17:16:32
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Let's dump all of our zincs onto the gusher until we plug it! TOP KILL!!
j/k - sounds like a great cause. |
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NotABigDeal
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - 06/28/2010 : 17:18:33
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Good idea, but I see a problem. The zincs are "recycled" for more unsorted coin by most of us. This would put a lot of us out of business. Maybe a few of the zincs could be donated. Otherwise, great idea.
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misteroman
Administrator
USA
2565 Posts |
Posted - 06/29/2010 : 09:04:11
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| great idea and I know on the coinstar machines they have a donate button use can opt for |
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beauanderos
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
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bsno2865
Penny Sorter Member
USA
62 Posts |
 Posted - 07/01/2010 : 12:46:42
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| You are right in SO MANY ways..... |
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rosco
Penny Collector Member
USA
254 Posts |
Posted - 07/04/2010 : 19:37:56
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We had floods in Oregon an the red cross sat in fire hall with donation can to get cool coffee, Salvation Army out on the bank of the river holding umbrellas an handing out hot coffee an donuts. You know who gets donations from me. |
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