If you have a few dollars to spare, we could sure use your help with any of the fundraisers shown here (listed in alphabetical order). The most urgent ones have an orange Goal/Progress box.
Fineena
Help finish moving expenses, double utilities this month.
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Goal: $1,500
Progress: $50
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Move completed but double utilities this month and still needs to dog-proof the fence and back door |
I’m Busy Packing But… |
Paypal is palskaren at aol dot com |
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funtony47
Help with car repairs so he can keep going to the doctor
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Goal: $2,200
Progress: $210
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Cancer and multiple other chronic very painful conditions, fix car so he can work and make his many doctor appointments. |
When Does the Pain End |
gofundme - car repairs
Paypal is louisvillebuschs at gmail dot com
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jtg
Needs help with car maintenance/repairs (especially safety issues such as airbag, defroster fan, and tires).
No school in summer — cover summer pay gap.
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Car Goal: $3,300
Progress: $2,030
Pay Goal: $2,200
Progress: $1,655
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jtg is a substitute teacher and is beloved by his kids. The car is absolutely vital to his job, which requires him to travel all over. Summer is hard because there’s no school and therefore no income. An artist as well as a teacher, another way to support him is by becoming a Patreon subscriber or buying his artwork. |
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GFM car repairs
GFM summer income gap
Teepublic (for t-shirts)
FineArtAmerica page
Patreon page
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justagurlinseattle
Dad needs help with mom’s “death duties” — medical expenses, funeral, etc.
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Goal: $8,000
Progress: $2,560
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Original fundraiser was to transport seriously-ill mother to a nursing facility closer to home so father could to visit. Mother died 5/31 — leaving father with lots of bills and little money to pay them. |
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Mom’s medical bills GoFundMe page
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MaureenMower
Sick & no meds all June, so no online transcription jobs and no income. Needs phone & food money by Monday (utilities later) and a car to get a job — and see her dr.
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Car Goal: $2,750
Progress: $60
July goal: $1,550
progress: $605
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Maureen lost her job last year, was homeless for months and now has a small apartment. When not ill she does online transcription jobs, but was ill all June. Major goal is for a car to find better work (transit in her area is very undependable) — and be able to see her in-the-next-county doctor (& get pain Rx) without having to take a $250+ round-trip taxi. Secondary but more immediate goal is living expenses for July (rent has been covered). |
new fundraising info and links |
GFM - car
GFM - July living expenses
Paypal is MOELOE1126 at aol dot com
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mufftootuff
Needs July living expenses (including bank overdrafts to clear). Still unemployed, Social Security starts in August.
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Goal: $2,500
Progress: $1225
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mufftootuff and her son were caregivers for her mother for many years — she worked, son did actually caregiving (so spotty work record). She lost her job in March. Son had 3rd interview Thursday afternoon — still waiting to see if he got the job (and if so, when he starts). Her Social Security doesn’t start until mid-August — should be able to reapply for Unemployment and food stamps in July for dealing with August. |
Urgent - Kossack mufftootuff in need |
Paypal is paypal:mmeriwether |
pale cold
Offer on house, still needs cleanup help, plans to buy mobile home when house sells.
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Goal: $3,000
Progress: $1,445
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Partially disabled in chronic pain. Estranged husband (divorce in progress) defaulted on a loan. Got legal permission to sell house (instead of foreclose/auction). Needs help to haul off all the junk he’d collected (found oil drilling equipment under a tarp FFS). Buying a mobile home (when the house sells) for her family — three kids ages 10 to 23 (eldest provides childcare) and border collie. |
Just a few more weeks. |
GFM — save my home
Paypal is paypal.me/palecold
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ramara
Health issue — must remove mold in wall and restore bathroom (insurance denied).
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Goal: $3,000
Progress: $140
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ramara is on Social Security Retirement — enough to live on, but not enough to cover unforeseen emergencies like water damage from a leaking roof compounded by a plumbing fixture failure. |
Kossack ramara In Need |
Paypal is rport499 at gmail dot com |
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slksfca
Help with veterinary bills. (guesstimating on a new goal)
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Goal: $1,000
Progress: $185
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slksfca adopted Dixie from a senior dog rescue group. He is devoted to her and makes sure she gets the medical care for her heart condition and recently-developed kidney problems. Vet bills are really high — and she’s had several hospital visits since the last goal was met.
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GFM — Dixie’s Vet Bills
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michelewin
Michele’s homeless friend Kay needs help moving to be near family.
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Goal: $7,000
Progress: $950
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Michele’s friend Kay is in her 70s and has been living in her truck with her two cats. Her belongings are in storage. She plans to move from CA to CO where her son lives and she needs help to cover storage and moving expenses. |
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GFM: kay allen move to CO
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ursulafaw
replace 5 teeth & fix the car
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Goal: $7,500
Progress: $2800
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Has multiple health issues, multiple hospitalizations over the last several years. Currently needs 5 front teeth replaced and get her ancient VW fixed so it can pass the emissions test.
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PayPal ursulafaw at gmail dot com
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vsmilbank
Needs help to cover costs of caring for her 88-year-old mom, Vira, who has been diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer.
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Goal: $5,000
Progress: $2,080
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Vira hopes to stay at home as long as possible with her family and her kitties. The family is trying hard on slender means to honor that wish, but could really use some help.
PS: Vira is very touched at the way the community has reached out to her with help and good wishes. To see her Thank You message, click the link to the right.
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Vira’s Message of Thanks |
GFM — Death with Dignity for Vira
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Help by Spreading the Word
When someone is in a tough situation, it really helps to get the word out. The more who hear about it, the better the chance of connecting with people who can lend a hand.
The way to use this list is to go to the linked fund-raising page and then use the social media icons on that page to share it with your friends via Facebook, Twitter, or whatever platform you prefer.
Help by Buying From and Hiring Kossacks
Want to keep people from getting in a financial jam in the first place? You can help make a difference by supporting Kossack artisans and tradespeople. Here’s a list of people who would appreciate your business!
asterkitty
Special sale on oil paintings and postcards.
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Oil Paintings
Postcards
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edrie
Jewelry.
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edrie’s Shop on Etsy
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elenacarlena
Original cartoons to hang, wear, or drink from!
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LesBeastiables Products
TeePublic (t-shirts)
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jan4insight
Artwork, handcrafted gifts, and t-shirts.
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Zibbet (crafts)
TeePublic (t-shirts)
Zazzle (t-shirts/resist gear)
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jtg
Graphic and mixed media artist.
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Framed Prints
Designs on T-shirts
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michelewin
One-of-a-kind necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and other jewelry. Beautiful art and photography
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Unique Jewelry by Michele
fineartamerica-michele wilson
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Sara R & Winglion
Makers of the extremely popular Pootie (cat) & Woozle (dog) snuggle/sleeping/play pads.
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Pootie Pads |
snoopydawg
Gorgeous nature and landscape photography. 10% off sale!
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Snoopydawg Photography |
tabbycat31
Beaded jewelry and pussyhats.
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Crafts by Caroline on Etsy |
Wings (Aji)
Beautiful silverwork including belts, bracelets, buckles, collectibles, earrings, necklaces, pendants, pins, and rings. (Hover over “galleries” to get the menu)
Nature photography that speaks straight to the heart.
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NDN Silver |
You can browse the 2016-17 full Kos Katalogue or browse the departments using these links:
Kos Katalogue Department link list— by mettle fatigue
- Arts & Craftwork
- Books, Cookbooks, Magazines, Bookshops & Publishing
- Childrens', Craft Supplies, & Yarn: Knit, Crochet, Weaving
- Clothing & Jewelry
- Painting, Drawing, Digital Art, Photography, Sculpture
- Food-Drink-Garden & House-Home & Pet
- Service & Stationary Depts w/ Nasty Woman Merchandise Poll
- Software, Web Design, Music (CDs, DVDs) and Misc. Depts
We Did It!!
Here are our most recent success stories. WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Aji |
After a dead stop last Thursday (sent crew home) Friday night’s fundraiser met and passed June mini-goal — crews came back Monday! AND SOMETHING SPECIAL HAPPENED LAST SUNDAY AFTERNOON. THE HOUSE IS COVERED!!!!! WE’LL BE GETTING BUILDING UPDATES BUT THE FUNDRAISING PART IS DONE!! |
MaureenMower |
July rent covered! |
Mufftootuff |
July rent covered! |
Here are a couple of help clearinghouses:
Need Help Paying Bills and Nat’l Council on Aging Benefits Checkup
Both have links to the individual states. You have to drill a bit but there’s a lot of stuff out there. Hope some of it works for you.