Author Topic: Polymer Salon: Catching up and catching on! (Read 2711059 times)

anatworkaccount · « **Reply #1450 on:** Mon, 29 October 2018, 09:54:22 »

Done and done.

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neojonathan · « **Reply #1451 on:** Mon, 29 October 2018, 09:54:31 »

Thank you for a good cause

teamrushpntball · « **Reply #1452 on:** Mon, 29 October 2018, 09:55:23 »

Pm'd

Think I'll take my son to the local food kitchen this weekend to volunteer.

funkybeat7 · « **Reply #1453 on:** Mon, 29 October 2018, 09:56:15 »

Quote from: fendent on Mon, 29 October 2018, 09:37:16

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Fascism isn't defeated by love or the ballot box.

And tomorrow can give rise to action, but today is for healing.

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Let's start with a giveaway.

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This is "Tree of Life". It's dotted with blood.

Choose how you'd like to enter:

Make a donation to the Tree of Life congregation of Pittsburgh and post about it here. If you'd like to keep it anonymous, just PM me about it then post a reply in the thread so you're counted in the raffle.
Make a promise to better your community some time this week. There are many ways to go about this, so however you see fit, it's appreciated. Post what you have in mind.

I will make the drawing for the giveaway today at 1pm EST.

At that time, I will then open up the form for Pumpking.

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So I'm attending school to get my Ph.D, I went here as an undergraduate and have a lot of local connections to programs I used to participate in. Unfortunately I don't have nearly as much to help as I used to. The deadlines to volunteer for some of the programs I value most is coming up (next week) and I'd been debating if I should participate again since my spare time is so limited.

One program is to help children (grades 4-8) who's parents lifestyle doesn't expose them to the possibility of higher education. We don't tell them college is necessary, as it's not to lead a fulfilling life. We show them what general life is like for students and what opportunities we have, generally just exposing them to liberal arts and STEM programs, athletic work and gauging their interest. The goal is just to show them it's a big world, bigger than this rural county they live in, and it shouldn't be limited by where they are now in life.

The other program is more of a mediator for at risk students in college, those who are truly having trouble in school due to family life or poor situations generally out of their control. We try to help those looking for it by just being their to talk if they need someone to vent to or leading them to someone more qualified if their needs are more demanding and require a professional.

I remember how fulfilling these programs can be and how important they are for the people who utilize them so i've texted my usual contacts for these programs telling them I'll be there to help for a few of the organized sessions this coming month. Thanks for the reminder that there's always someone who needs a hand.

johngodsmith · « **Reply #1454 on:** Mon, 29 October 2018, 10:00:00 »

Thanks fendent, donated!

Also will be giving away a few caps later this week, think it's my time to give back as well

a_falling_bomb · « **Reply #1455 on:** Mon, 29 October 2018, 10:01:03 »

Thanks for doing this, it's a really great idea.

smurkcity12 · « **Reply #1456 on:** Mon, 29 October 2018, 10:03:39 »

Donated and screenshot pm'd. I love this idea and the support everyone has shown already. Keep the support coming!

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Magnifikaz · « **Reply #1457 on:** Mon, 29 October 2018, 10:10:25 »

Donated and PMd- thank you for doing this. I’m in Philly and praying for those in Pitt.

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Elth · « **Reply #1458 on:** Mon, 29 October 2018, 10:12:36 »

Awesome idea and for a great cause.

Theconejo · « **Reply #1459 on:** Mon, 29 October 2018, 10:13:06 »

Good cause. The school my kids go to have lock out drills and it’s so sad to me that they have to prepare for events like this. At the same time I’m thankful they put these systems in place.

ReverbSlush · « **Reply #1460 on:** Mon, 29 October 2018, 10:17:27 »

donated - PM

Dennyroxsox · « **Reply #1461 on:** Mon, 29 October 2018, 10:20:36 »

This is a great cause! Thank you everyone for donating.

I donated and pm'd.

ninjacore · « **Reply #1462 on:** Mon, 29 October 2018, 10:24:04 »

We'll be picking up post-trick-or-treating trash around the neighborhood with the kids and talking with neighbors. We always ask our children "are you doing that out of love?" to encourage them to think of how their actions affect others. These tragedies are a result of a "heart condition". Praying for those families affected. Donated and PM'd. Thanks, fendent.

comdata55 · « **Reply #1463 on:** Mon, 29 October 2018, 10:29:06 »

Donated through GoFundMe, sent a PM.

Awesome raffle idea!

anhthao88 · « **Reply #1464 on:** Mon, 29 October 2018, 10:31:52 »

Thank you, fendent, to give us a chance to help the community!

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bthezebra · « **Reply #1465 on:** Mon, 29 October 2018, 10:34:57 »

Just donated as well! Great to keep hope alive!

LightningXI · « **Reply #1466 on:** Mon, 29 October 2018, 10:36:14 »

I have instead donated to the greater food bank of the Pittsburgh area, as I believe that a healthier Pittsburgh community will also lead to better outcomes surrounding these kinds of events.

HOBI3CAT · « **Reply #1467 on:** Mon, 29 October 2018, 10:36:36 »

Donated

I was actually already planning on giving away a few artisan caps this week, but now I'm thinking I will give away a few more items as well- probably on discord. Unfortunately I travel a little too much to have the time to do any real charity work at home... I love this idea, and think it is super awesome of you Fendent <3

MrDongblaster · « **Reply #1468 on:** Mon, 29 October 2018, 10:42:24 »

This is awesome. Good on you and everyone who gives

SmilingPolitely · « **Reply #1469 on:** Mon, 29 October 2018, 10:43:00 »

There’s an organization in my city that lives in the poorest part of town. I’m spending time mentoring some youth there this Tuesday night.

There are people near you who are in desperate need, not necessarily for someone to “fix” what ails them, but for someone to simply care. Food and shelter are a necessity for living, but so is love. For so many, particularly on the margins of society, they do not have someone in their lives who’ll even give them the time of day, let alone be friendly face or a shoulder to lean on. You can be that person.

Thanks for bringing this up, Fendent.

Lndefinite · « **Reply #1470 on:** Mon, 29 October 2018, 10:47:12 »

https://i.imgur.com/5JeB3CN.png

Donated!

fracno · « **Reply #1471 on:** Mon, 29 October 2018, 10:53:55 »

Donated and DM’ing

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soupymeatballs · « **Reply #1472 on:** Mon, 29 October 2018, 11:26:06 »

Donated. Thanks for bringing up this idea Fendent! So sad the amount of hate in our country.

Novice · « **Reply #1473 on:** Mon, 29 October 2018, 11:32:58 »

scud80 · « **Reply #1474 on:** Mon, 29 October 2018, 11:37:27 »

Donated. Pm.

fendent · « **Reply #1475 on:** Mon, 29 October 2018, 12:00:43 »

Quick post while I’m on mobile to say I’ll be making the drawing in the next 30 minutes along with some updates, another giveaway, and the raffle form! Stay tuned.

fendent · « **Reply #1476 on:** Mon, 29 October 2018, 12:27:19 »

First off, I would like to thank every single one of you. Whether you made a donation or pledged to do something to better your community, thank you. This has been a very tough week, but things like this remind me that people can do a world of good by making their local area inhospitable for hate.

Also, I feel like this entry window was a bit too small given the response. So with that in mind I'll be doing another giveaway whose entry period will span the rest of the week. Same rules! If you entered for this giveaway, you will already be entered into this second one.

Rules reminder:

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Choose how you'd like to enter:

Make a donation to the Tree of Life congregation of Pittsburgh and post about it here. If you'd like to keep it anonymous, just PM me about it then post a reply in the thread so you're counted in the raffle.
Make a promise to better your community some time this week. There are many ways to go about this, so however you see fit, it's appreciated. Post what you have in mind.

I'll be making the drawing for the second giveaway on saturday at noon EST.

And on that note...

Congratulations to ReverbSlush on winning the "Tree of Life" Murray!
Shoot me a PM and we'll work out shipping details.

Now have at it

HOBI3CAT · « **Reply #1477 on:** Mon, 29 October 2018, 12:52:21 »

Another giveaway?! This is too much!

fendent · « **Reply #1478 on:** Mon, 29 October 2018, 13:55:40 »

Invoices all out for Pumpking. Thanks so much again. Y'all are incredible!

Corgi Butts · « **Reply #1479 on:** Mon, 29 October 2018, 14:02:49 »

Congrats winner, and thanks Fendent!

SeedyOne · « **Reply #1480 on:** Mon, 29 October 2018, 19:01:10 »

Missed that earlier raffle but it's a great cause and still not too late to make a difference! Thanks Fendent for raising awareness and to those that donated

Eggplant · « **Reply #1481 on:** Mon, 29 October 2018, 19:31:14 »

fendent · « **Reply #1482 on:** Tue, 30 October 2018, 10:26:39 »

Corgi Butts · « **Reply #1483 on:** Tue, 30 October 2018, 10:27:57 »

nice, looks etheric.

badchad · « **Reply #1484 on:** Tue, 30 October 2018, 10:33:37 »

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fendent · « **Reply #1485 on:** Tue, 30 October 2018, 11:30:55 »

comdata55 · « **Reply #1486 on:** Tue, 30 October 2018, 11:46:10 »

closed already or bad link?

wishful_cynic · « **Reply #1487 on:** Tue, 30 October 2018, 11:48:42 »

Quote from: comdata55 on Tue, 30 October 2018, 11:46:10

closed already or bad link?

Did you click the picture directly above your comment? It worked for me and still works now.

comdata55 · « **Reply #1488 on:** Tue, 30 October 2018, 11:50:14 »

weird, i keep getting a 404 error

romevi · « **Reply #1489 on:** Tue, 30 October 2018, 12:05:12 »

I nominate nickheller.

neojonathan · « **Reply #1490 on:** Tue, 30 October 2018, 12:25:26 »

Did it close earlier...? I thought I had like 10mins left...

fendent · « **Reply #1491 on:** Tue, 30 October 2018, 12:31:51 »

Invoices out! Sorry to the people who tried to enter towards the end. The clock I was looking at was off by about 10 minutes. Many apologies.

I'll make it up to you, though. How's that sound?

vinzlr · « **Reply #1492 on:** Tue, 30 October 2018, 12:32:56 »

Damn still no wins here. I’ll win one of these someday!

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Lndefinite · « **Reply #1493 on:** Tue, 30 October 2018, 14:41:22 »

Quote from: fendent on Tue, 30 October 2018, 12:31:51

Invoices out! Sorry to the people who tried to enter towards the end. The clock I was looking at was off by about 10 minutes. Many apologies.

I'll make it up to you, though. How's that sound?

Sounds good to me!

ctrl · « **Reply #1494 on:** Tue, 30 October 2018, 14:46:50 »

Oh, wow! I've been keeping tabs on this page and entered the raffle for a Murray for the first time now and... scored! Feeling really stoked!

wishful_cynic · « **Reply #1495 on:** Tue, 30 October 2018, 22:37:50 »

Quote from: ctrl on Tue, 30 October 2018, 14:46:50

Oh, wow! I've been keeping tabs on this page and entered the raffle for a Murray for the first time now and... scored! Feeling really stoked!

Congrats! This is a really cool one.

brizzzle · « **Reply #1496 on:** Wed, 31 October 2018, 19:28:10 »

Thanks for the giveaway and spreading awareness!

fendent · « **Reply #1497 on:** Thu, 01 November 2018, 09:52:36 »

Corgi Butts · « **Reply #1498 on:** Thu, 01 November 2018, 10:04:22 »

woah! Vantablack murray?

Topernicus · « **Reply #1499 on:** Thu, 01 November 2018, 10:10:58 »

Oh, damn! That new Murray is just my style!

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