Monday, January 4, 2010

Please help a needy writer

I know we're in a recession. I know people aren't making the money they have in years past. We're not, so I know. I completely understand that lots of money isn't readily available for most of us. But I was struck by compassion when I hopped over to The Lit Lab and read Davin's post about the Writers Emergency Assistance Fund. One example was a mom who feared foreclosure after her son's Potential life-threatening illness shattered her savings. These people at The Writers Emergency Assistance Fund to the rescue. This is near and dear to my heart, because of all that we are going through with Christopher. And believe me, the stress can wear you down. This woman was single and a widely published magazine writer. They helped relieve the financial strain so that the boy could stay in his home while he recovered.

So I'm askin' a favor. Just pop over and visit with them a spell. Or click over to The Lit Lab and read about this group. And if you can, and if you're so inclined donate, please. I am going to in February. So there! I made a public statement that I will do this. We never know if we'll ever need assistance. Let's do it. Any amount will help these writers in need.:0) Thank you. And kudos to Lady Glamis for finding this wonderful organization. Thanks again.

15 comments:

  1. I'll be stopping over. I've never heard of this group, but it sounds great. Warm wishes to you!

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  2. Robyn, thank you for featuring this blogsite. I will hop over and check it out!!

    Patti
    www.pattilacy.com/blog

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  3. Seems cool...and interesting
    Thanks for sharing

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  4. Yay, for you and Lady Glamis! Thanks for bringing this to our attention. I'll definitely check it out. :-)

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  5. I was very moved by the Literary Lab post and the three people who the Writers Emergency Assistance Fund had helped. Truly a worthy organization. Good for you, Robyn, to post, as well.

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  6. You have such a good heart, Robyn. Always thinking of others and willing to help them. Thanks for bringing up this organization. I'll check it out.

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  7. How'd I miss this? Thanks, Robyn, I'll check it out.

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  8. Robyn,
    It's so nice to see how passionate you are about this organization! I'm sure they will be very grateful to you!

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  9. Sorry I missed this yesterday--I was too grumpy pants to do much blog hopping. I will definitely check out the link. Thanks for pointing it out!

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  10. Thanks for sharing this--how generous! I hope and pray your Christopher will be better soon.

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  11. Thanks for posting this link, Robyn--I just checked it out . . . what an AWESOME service they're doing for writers in need. Indeed, 2009 was a rough year for many people. I'm hopeful for 2010 . . . and my prayers continue for your son.

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  12. Thank you so much for this shout out! It's such a great place to donate money to. :)

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