Charity Choices for the raffle

Meredith lady · 06-29-2010, 10:02 AM

Please post your thoughts and ideas for the charity (or charities) to benefit from the raffle at the Forum Fest. I will begin! I think the donation should go to several food pantries in the Lakes Region. What say you??

Argie's Wife · 06-29-2010, 10:32 AM

There was a discussion about charities back in November, 2009. I thought the thread might be fodder for ideas for the FF this year:

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...hlight=charity

Janet · 06-29-2010, 11:35 PM

Any local food bank would be my choice. Too many Americans including some of our forum members, myself included, are still unemployed and are fighting for survival.

Island Girl · 07-01-2010, 02:18 PM

I would give the money to a food pantry.

eillac@dow · 07-02-2010, 07:26 AM

I also think the Food Panty is a great idea. There are so many that can benefit from what ever we can give.

SIKSUKR · 07-02-2010, 10:20 AM

Just a suggestion here but if it is decided to give proceeds to a food pantry then I would say donated food should be brought to the FF also.

Meredith lady · 07-02-2010, 10:22 AM

I totally agree that the money should go to local food pantries-and the idea of bringing non perishable food items to the FF is wonderful...any comments??

Pineedles · 07-02-2010, 10:56 AM

Typically food pantries can stretch monetary contributions alot further than most people can at their local market. I'm not discouraging donated non-perishables, but $$$ goes further.

Meredith lady · 07-02-2010, 11:21 AM

Totally agree with you, sir! I am looking forward to seeing you again! I am off to Westerly, RI for the weekend-enjoy your holiday!!

WinnDixie · 07-03-2010, 09:58 AM

I am the "uninitiated" (AKA "dumb") when it comes to links, but there is an article on the front page of today's Citizen (7/3) about the St. Vincent de Paul Food pantry. This one happens to be the one we try to support...but...anyhow, "food" for thought, as we pick a Forum charity.

trfour · 07-03-2010, 11:54 AM

Another vote for food pantries.

Here's that link WinnDixie; http://citizen.com/apps/pbcs.dll/art...943/-1/CITIZEN

Meredith lady · 07-05-2010, 09:48 PM

The majority seems to favor local food pantries for our charity of choice. Any more suggestions?

KBoater · 07-06-2010, 11:47 AM

I think the food pantry is a good idea. Don't forget Wolfeboro.

Just Sold · 07-06-2010, 01:08 PM

I vote for the local food pantries!

Pineedles · 07-06-2010, 06:39 PM

In as much as one of Centre Harbor's churchs is probably in receivership, I would recommend keeping it local since we are holding the event there.

Silver Duck · 07-06-2010, 06:49 PM

Definitely a Food Pantry!

Lucky1 · 07-11-2010, 01:18 PM

Seems like most feel that a donation to a local Food Pantry would be the way to go. I agree. These are tough economic times for many in our nation and for quite a few here in the Lakes Region. Hopefully we can make a tiny dent for some hungry families this winter.

Pineedles · 07-11-2010, 05:39 PM

We can make a HUGE DENT! If we are all generous to the point for which we can contribute, we can really help folks who are really having a rough time!

If you and your spouse are still employed: $100.00 contribution or more is a good starting point! It can be scary,given the predictions for the future, but what do economists know. NOTHING!

I pledge $200.00 to the fund! Times are tough with my company, but times are tougher for others too. Where do I send the check?

Argie's Wife · 07-11-2010, 05:52 PM

Hugs to you Pineneedles - you have a big heart. I think we need to name the place - so please hang on to your check for the moment...

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As far as the final destination goes... Why not Center Harbor's own food pantry? I know they have one. I think we contributed to the Salvation Army's food pantry last year.

What do y'all think?

CGI3 · 07-11-2010, 05:57 PM

Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't Robert and Scott Farah affiliated with the Center Harbor food pantry??? If they are, you can count me out.

Argie's Wife · 07-11-2010, 10:16 PM

I have no idea... I simply looked for the closest one to Center Harbor via this link I found in a Google search: http://nhfoodbank.org/Pages/Agencies/Find.html

I'm aware of Farrah's current issue that's in the news but really... (and I honestly mean this) why does that matter? From what I've seen via searches and all, this is a very active pantry that supports many folks in the community.

What other pantries or organizations do you suggest?

Janet · 07-11-2010, 11:09 PM

I agree with Argie's wife. The Farrah's have hurt many but I think others in the commmunity need our help.

trfour · 07-12-2010, 12:20 AM

Are hurting...

Do and let us Go forward!... 'PLEASE' ...

Meredith lady · 07-12-2010, 02:57 PM

I think we should support several food pantries-Meredith and Center Harbor-just to name two.

WinnDixie · 07-12-2010, 03:38 PM

for St. Vincent de Paul, too. They have hardworking volunteers who devote a lot of time; their need is great now, too. It happens to be the one we support, but we'll support whichever you decide on...and kudos to you, Pineedles! Can't do $200, but will do $100.

fatlazyless · 07-12-2010, 04:15 PM

Shareholders of BP will not be receiving their usual quarterly dividends for at least the remainder of 2010 because BP has cancelled out the dividend to show good faith by sharing the pain with people whose livelihoods are directly effected by the BP oil leak.

So, why not contribute the raffle money to BP, and direct them to use it to help restore their dividend. BP had been something like the largest dividend payer in Great Britain, as well as being very big in the U.S. with state pension funds, state teacher's associations, police & firefighter retirement funds, and on & on...

Just forget about the Saint Vincent de Paul's food pantry in Laconia, next door to McDonald's, and send the money to BP!

WinnDixie · 07-12-2010, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by fatlazyless

Shareholders of BP will not be receiving their usual quarterly dividends for at least the remainder of 2010 because BP has cancelled out the dividend to show good faith by sharing the pain with people whose livelihoods are directly effected by the BP oil leak.

So, why not contribute the raffle money to BP, and direct them to use it to help restore their dividend. BP had been something like the largest dividend payer in Great Britain, as well as being very big in the U.S. with state pension funds, state teacher's associations, police & firefighter retirement funds, and on & on...

Just forget about the Saint Vincent de Paul's food pantry in Laconia, next door to McDonald's, and send the money to BP!

I have always considered that I have a sense of humor...but...this is beyond me!!

Island Girl · 07-13-2010, 07:12 AM

When looking at a charity I believe it is important to find out what % of the donated dollars actually goes to food for people. I support any very local food pantry in which the admin costs are minimal.

This is why I do not like United Way and other major charities... admin costs are too high.

IG

06-29-2010, 10:02 AM	#1
Meredith lady Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 217 Thanks: 290 Thanked 138 Times in 26 Posts	Charity Choices for the raffle Please post your thoughts and ideas for the charity (or charities) to benefit from the raffle at the Forum Fest. I will begin! I think the donation should go to several food pantries in the Lakes Region. What say you??

06-29-2010, 10:32 AM	#2
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	Some ideas There was a discussion about charities back in November, 2009. I thought the thread might be fodder for ideas for the FF this year: http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...hlight=charity

07-01-2010, 02:18 PM	#4
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	Food Pantry I would give the money to a food pantry. __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

07-02-2010, 07:26 AM	#5
eillac@dow Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dow Island & Weymouth, MA Posts: 365 Thanks: 295 Thanked 94 Times in 48 Posts	I agree I also think the Food Panty is a great idea. There are so many that can benefit from what ever we can give.

07-02-2010, 10:20 AM	#6
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Just a suggestion here but if it is decided to give proceeds to a food pantry then I would say donated food should be brought to the FF also. __________________ SIKSUKR

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06-29-2010, 11:35 PM	#3
Janet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 468 Thanks: 232 Thanked 131 Times in 89 Posts	Any local food bank would be my choice. Too many Americans including some of our forum members, myself included, are still unemployed and are fighting for survival.

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07-02-2010, 10:22 AM	#7
Meredith lady Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 217 Thanks: 290 Thanked 138 Times in 26 Posts	I agree! I totally agree that the money should go to local food pantries-and the idea of bringing non perishable food items to the FF is wonderful...any comments??

07-02-2010, 10:56 AM	#8
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,541 Thanks: 1,071 Thanked 667 Times in 366 Posts	Typically food pantries can stretch monetary contributions alot further than most people can at their local market. I'm not discouraging donated non-perishables, but $$$ goes further.

07-02-2010, 11:21 AM	#9
Meredith lady Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 217 Thanks: 290 Thanked 138 Times in 26 Posts	you are correct, Pineneedles Totally agree with you, sir! I am looking forward to seeing you again! I am off to Westerly, RI for the weekend-enjoy your holiday!!

07-03-2010, 09:58 AM	#10
WinnDixie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 239 Thanks: 44 Thanked 75 Times in 17 Posts	In the Citizen today I am the "uninitiated" (AKA "dumb") when it comes to links, but there is an article on the front page of today's Citizen (7/3) about the St. Vincent de Paul Food pantry. This one happens to be the one we try to support...but...anyhow, "food" for thought, as we pick a Forum charity. Last edited by WinnDixie; 07-03-2010 at 11:14 AM. Reason: get the date right!

07-03-2010, 11:54 AM	#11
trfour Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lakes, Central NH. and Dallas/Fort Worth TX. Posts: 3,694 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 3,069 Thanked 472 Times in 236 Posts	Charity Choices... Another vote for food pantries. Here's that link WinnDixie; http://citizen.com/apps/pbcs.dll/art...943/-1/CITIZEN __________________ *trfour* Always Remember, The Best Safety Device In The Boat, or on a PWC Snowmobile etc., Is YOU! Safe sledding tips and much more; http://www.snowmobile.org/snowmobiling-safety.html

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07-05-2010, 09:48 PM	#12
Meredith lady Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 217 Thanks: 290 Thanked 138 Times in 26 Posts	Last call!! The majority seems to favor local food pantries for our charity of choice. Any more suggestions?

07-06-2010, 11:47 AM	#13
KBoater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 521 Thanks: 10 Thanked 29 Times in 15 Posts	I think the food pantry is a good idea. Don't forget Wolfeboro. __________________ Home Permanently in NH

07-06-2010, 01:08 PM	#14
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,612 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 433 Times in 209 Posts	I vote for the local food pantries! __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata

07-06-2010, 06:39 PM	#15
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,541 Thanks: 1,071 Thanked 667 Times in 366 Posts	Donate Locally In as much as one of Centre Harbor's churchs is probably in receivership, I would recommend keeping it local since we are holding the event there.

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07-06-2010, 06:49 PM	#16
Silver Duck Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Billerica, MA Posts: 364 Thanks: 40 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Definitely a Food Pantry!

07-11-2010, 01:18 PM	#17
Lucky1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Moultonborough and FL Posts: 459 Thanks: 318 Thanked 123 Times in 53 Posts	Seems like most feel that a donation to a local Food Pantry would be the way to go. I agree. These are tough economic times for many in our nation and for quite a few here in the Lakes Region. Hopefully we can make a tiny dent for some hungry families this winter.

07-11-2010, 05:39 PM	#18
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,541 Thanks: 1,071 Thanked 667 Times in 366 Posts	Step up to the bar Winni folks! We can make a HUGE DENT! If we are all generous to the point for which we can contribute, we can really help folks who are really having a rough time! If you and your spouse are still employed: $100.00 contribution or more is a good starting point! It can be scary,given the predictions for the future, but what do economists know. NOTHING! I pledge $200.00 to the fund! Times are tough with my company, but times are tougher for others too. Where do I send the check?

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07-11-2010, 05:52 PM	#19
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	Hugs to you Pineneedles - you have a big heart. I think we need to name the place - so please hang on to your check for the moment... ----- As far as the final destination goes... Why not Center Harbor's own food pantry? I know they have one. I think we contributed to the Salvation Army's food pantry last year. What do y'all think?

07-11-2010, 05:57 PM	#20
CGI3 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 91 Thanks: 135 Thanked 18 Times in 11 Posts	Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't Robert and Scott Farah affiliated with the Center Harbor food pantry??? If they are, you can count me out.

07-11-2010, 10:16 PM	#21
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	Rather than opting out... offer a solution... I have no idea... I simply looked for the closest one to Center Harbor via this link I found in a Google search: http://nhfoodbank.org/Pages/Agencies/Find.html I'm aware of Farrah's current issue that's in the news but really... (and I honestly mean this) why does that matter? From what I've seen via searches and all, this is a very active pantry that supports many folks in the community. What other pantries or organizations do you suggest?

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07-11-2010, 11:09 PM	#22
Janet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 468 Thanks: 232 Thanked 131 Times in 89 Posts	I agree with Argie's wife. The Farrah's have hurt many but I think others in the commmunity need our help.

07-12-2010, 12:20 AM	#23
trfour Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lakes, Central NH. and Dallas/Fort Worth TX. Posts: 3,694 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 3,069 Thanked 472 Times in 236 Posts	Very Clear About Pantries... Are hurting... Do and let us Go forward!... 'PLEASE' ... __________________ *trfour* Always Remember, The Best Safety Device In The Boat, or on a PWC Snowmobile etc., Is YOU! Safe sledding tips and much more; http://www.snowmobile.org/snowmobiling-safety.html

07-12-2010, 02:57 PM	#24
Meredith lady Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 217 Thanks: 290 Thanked 138 Times in 26 Posts	food pantry donation I think we should support several food pantries-Meredith and Center Harbor-just to name two.

07-12-2010, 03:38 PM	#25
WinnDixie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 239 Thanks: 44 Thanked 75 Times in 17 Posts	Putting in a word for St. Vincent de Paul, too. They have hardworking volunteers who devote a lot of time; their need is great now, too. It happens to be the one we support, but we'll support whichever you decide on...and kudos to you, Pineedles! Can't do $200, but will do $100.

07-12-2010, 04:15 PM	#26
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,691 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 992 Times in 723 Posts	Shareholders of BP will not be receiving their usual quarterly dividends for at least the remainder of 2010 because BP has cancelled out the dividend to show good faith by sharing the pain with people whose livelihoods are directly effected by the BP oil leak. So, why not contribute the raffle money to BP, and direct them to use it to help restore their dividend. BP had been something like the largest dividend payer in Great Britain, as well as being very big in the U.S. with state pension funds, state teacher's associations, police & firefighter retirement funds, and on & on... Just forget about the Saint Vincent de Paul's food pantry in Laconia, next door to McDonald's, and send the money to BP! __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

07-13-2010, 07:12 AM	#28
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	Percentage of dollars to charity When looking at a charity I believe it is important to find out what % of the donated dollars actually goes to food for people. I support any very local food pantry in which the admin costs are minimal. This is why I do not like United Way and other major charities... admin costs are too high. IG __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade