In another thread, for the Secret Santa gift exchange, I learned that one of our participants, Czarcasm and his family, lost their home in a fire on Christmas
Day. In messages with him I learned that someone else in their city of Portland has set up a GoFundMe to help but he was reluctant to talk of it because he had recently set up another GFM that was posted on the SDMB, for help to a Portland food pantry that had been robbed.
Along with the moderators we have received permission from Czarcasm that the link for aid may be published here. It is as follows Fundraiser by Nancy Whitmore : Help North Portland Family Rebuild After Fire If anyone wishes to contribute I’m sure that anything would be appreciated. If you would like to make a personal gift, please PM Czarcasm directly to make arrangements for mailing.
Let’s give the family a happy ending to a Christmas that was not so bright.
I thank all who have, all who will… basically I thank all of you that care. Not the best Christmas I’ve ever had, but y’all have certainly made it better.