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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsA DUer is about to become homeless
Without help, John will become homeless. He has no car to live in. Nobody else to turn to.
Here is John's long post from the lounge yesterday that explains everything: https://www.democraticunderground.com/10182278898
His gofundme link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-john-mckusick-overcome-health-and-financial-struggles
I do believe John has been honest and upfront with the DU when he asks for help. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. Can we get John to when his benefits should start? It is a lofty goal.
The current Trump administration has made it clear that former resources have dried up by design. Look at the food pantries. Look at utility help programs. Trump gets a kick out of kicking a person down on his or her luck. It's his nature.
It looks like John has only raised $25 since his post went up yesterday. I hope we can do much better than this. Even a small donation adds up.
Please keep this kicked and give it an R, so everyone sees this.
In solidarity,
OS
leftstreet
(41,224 posts)JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)ms liberty
(11,345 posts)JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)markodochartaigh
(5,545 posts)n/t
JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)lapfog_1
(31,961 posts)been there... so I know how it feels.
JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)I'm so very grateful for every kind word of support and your generosity. God Bless you
tblue37
(68,447 posts)JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)markie
(24,042 posts)JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)[
JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)2naSalit
(103,799 posts)JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)chowder66
(12,475 posts)I missed that there was a fundraiser going on so I appreciate the notice.
JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)chowder66
(12,475 posts)I hope all goes well from here on out for you.
JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)That you CHOSE to help, and for that kindness, to a perfect stranger, I am humbled and grateful.
Thank you.
Love, John
chowder66
(12,475 posts)JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)Emile
(43,159 posts)JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)Ilsa
(64,530 posts)JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)PatSeg
(53,454 posts)JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)justaprogressive
(7,126 posts)JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)Horseshoeluck
(6 posts)JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)dickthegrouch
(4,633 posts)JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)SamKnause
(14,942 posts)JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)SimplyHadEnough
(89 posts)JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)Unrepentant Fenian
(1,137 posts)JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)What is an Unrepentant Fenian? Dying to know.
Unrepentant Fenian
(1,137 posts)Under Irish rule. Thanks for asking.
JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)Unrepentant Fenian
(1,137 posts)JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)SheltieLover
(81,577 posts)JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)SheltieLover
(81,577 posts)tavernier
(14,499 posts)There goes my Melania Theatre ticket.
tanyev
(49,621 posts)You get a trophy. 🏆
tavernier
(14,499 posts)Everyone donate the price of malarias movie theater ticket to John
she might get a Nobel for her generous charity work.
JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)as Colonel Kurtz said so epically in Apocalypse Now,
THE HORROR, THE HORROR
tavernier
(14,499 posts)Dont lose hope, soldier.
Emile
(43,159 posts)JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)Johnny Noshoes
(2,003 posts)Tossed some bucks into the hat. Good luck brother!
JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)were you trying out for Goodfellas? hehehe
Johnny Noshoes
(2,003 posts)It is an old nickname from my office job. I used to walk around with my shoes off and the name stuck.
wolfie001
(7,941 posts)Keep up the great work fellow DU'ers! And Steve of course! Well done!
JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)You are so right to acknowledge how important OmahaSteve has been. Thank you, thank you thank you.
Susan Calvin
(2,466 posts)JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)redstatebluegirl
(12,854 posts)Wish I could do more.
JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)You are as important in this community as anyone, and please know my gratitude to you is as deep and heartfelt as all others.
redstatebluegirl
(12,854 posts)angel823
(443 posts)Donated what I could - hope it helps!
JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)angel823
(443 posts)JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)Lochloosa
(16,794 posts)JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)KatyaR
(3,639 posts)Happy to help.
JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)What a beautiful name you have.
Permanut
(8,541 posts)Thanks Omaha Steve.
JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)PatrickforB
(15,513 posts)JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)Cne99999
(60 posts)I've been there so I chipped in what I could. I hope things get batter. You're in my thoughts...
JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)It means everything to me. God Bless
allegorical oracle
(6,534 posts)JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)Depths of despair to spine tingling humility and gratitude as all of you continue to be my true miracles.
Thank you Thank you Thank you.
I'll be adding a separate post of thanks later, but please know I'm truly overwhelmed.
Love, John
surfered
(14,147 posts)JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)debm55
(61,456 posts)JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)debm55
(61,456 posts)oldtime dfl_er
(7,178 posts)But hopefully this post will help keep yours at the top of the feed. Best of luck to you.
JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)There's only one state that has the DFL as I recall Old-time dfl_er.
Please read my Good morning post later today, you'll like it a lot I think.
Ilikepurple
(786 posts)John, I hope you get enough to survive until you get your social security and health issues taken care of care of. My hope is my small donation and good thoughts help towards that end.
JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)I really appreciate your kindness and generosity.
God Bless.
Omaha Steve
(109,836 posts)I didn't expect this good of a response.
OS
GoodRaisin
(11,028 posts)JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)Emile
(43,159 posts)JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)spanone
(142,023 posts)JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)TBF
(37,089 posts)I donated - hoping we can get it up to his ask, so he can relax a bit and prepare for his hearing.
JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)The response has been nothing short of miraculous.
VTderry
(137 posts)JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)TuxedoKat
(3,843 posts)Probably wouldn't have seen it otherwise, and best of luck and blessings to John.
JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)timms139
(562 posts)wishing the best for him .
JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)timms139
(562 posts)crosinski
(749 posts)JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)crosinski
(749 posts)JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)Thank you both!
Mosby
(19,491 posts)Something I usually never do, but I feel like we should help him.
JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)Please know how moved I am that you made an exception for me. It means a lot.
Mosby
(19,491 posts)And wanted to do my part to help you keep it together until your disability comes through.
JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)usonian
(26,470 posts)JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)I'm just incredulous at the response you all have been a part of.
If you ever wonder why I believe in miracles, it's because I'm living one right now. What OmahaSteve started and you all have continued has made the last 31 hours and 58 minutes the most amazing thing I think I've ever witnessed. Certainly on a personal level.
I'll be posting more tomorrow. Thank you seems so simple a term that doesn't quite capture the magnitude of what I'm feeling as there is so much more than gratitude emotionally hitting me right now.
The collective power of DU is immense and priceless. Such a perfect display of We Vs Me. Also so present is the empathy that is here, not just here, but practiced here, so often every day on so many levels.
The pulse of Du is........
chouchou
(3,277 posts)Wonderful!
JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)arthritisR_US
(7,812 posts)JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)What part of Canada are you in? Muddy lake?
arthritisR_US
(7,812 posts)JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)I've never been that far west in Canada, but Ive seen amazing photos from Banff to Canmore and so many more places around you.
arthritisR_US
(7,812 posts)mr715
(4,083 posts)JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)mr715
(4,083 posts)But I hope it'll get you access to something you enjoy or take some unneeded stressor away.
We're all in this together.
JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)I will treasure every dollar given to help me stay warm, lit, fed and clean. That's a serious dent in my stressors lol. Thank you!
nocoincidences
(2,491 posts)Sleep well.
JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)Godspeed, John!
JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)Bayard
(30,188 posts)JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)question everything
(52,334 posts)surfered
(14,147 posts)JMCKUSICK
(6,569 posts)Nothing short of a miracle Question Everything.
Thank you Thank you, Thank you.