Susan's Place Transgender Resources

 In Susan's announcements she says our site is way behind on the YEAR for donations. I can find $150.00 to add to help and challenge anyone else that can donate, to do the same. Please help out.

  For those that can't match my $150.00 please see what you can add for yourself. This site helps me, you and probably almost everyone that comes here. Anything and everything helps.

Hugs,
   Laurie

I honestly appreciate all this site does, but I'm dealing with the aftermath of hurricane Florence right now am have not been able to work since the 12th of September. We had no power for 4 days and since we evacuated I was unable to hook my generator up. As a result we lost several hundred dollars worth of food. If that wasn't bad enough most of our money went to gas and food as we traveled and bought groceries while at my uncle's so we didn't eat all of their food. I do pledge to make a donation when my funds are flowing again because I believe this site is shining light for those of us who are lost in life and need answers to the questions that have plagued us all of our lives. That may not help now, but I hope you're still here when I am able to contribute. Again, thank you to all those who post encouraging and help advice.

Mindy

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 Hi Mindy,

  Thanks for responding. Susan's asks help only from those that are able to do so. Obviously you have you own problems as many her do. We understand. My challenge is for those who like myself are able to give something, anything to help keep this site afloat.
  Susan's Place has been helping me for almost 2 years now. I probably would not have gotten to this point in my transition without getting the help I have from the people here. Hell, I very likely would even be alive today without the help of some of the members here.
  I thank you Mindy just for being here. Stay safe and I hope your recovery from hurricane Florence is not that difficult.

Hugs,
   Laurie

I can do an extra 70.

Laurie.. Hon.. I've upped my subscription to $50. Wish I could do more. I'll check the seat cushions to see if I can find more. We can't lose this resource.

Quote from: HappyMoni on September 19, 2018, 09:04:24 PM
I can do an extra 70.

@HappyMoni

  Thank you Monica. I know that you know how important this site is to others.

Quote from: DawnOday on September 19, 2018, 09:05:38 PM
Laurie.. Hon.. I've upped my subscription to $50. Wish I could do more. I'll check the seat cushions to see if I can find more. We can't lose this resource.

@DawnOday

  Thank you too Dawn, You know the help the site has been to others. And thank you also for giving us your time as an administrator. Not all donations are made with money.

Hugs to both of you,
  Laurie

I can bump another $50....

Hugs and smiles from a California girl

Quote from: Jessica on September 19, 2018, 09:23:18 PM
I can bump another $50....

Hugs and smiles from a California girl

@Jessica,

  Thank you Little Sis. It all helps. Loves ya.

Hugs,
   Laurie

I'll match you @Laurie ...

Hugs,

Sarah

Quote from: sarah1972 on September 19, 2018, 10:03:03 PM
I'll match you @Laurie ...

Hugs,

Sarah

Oh thank you! @sarah1972 !!  With help from others here that are able we can meet this months needs and help whittle down that deficit  for the year too. I also want to thank you for the time you spend here as an administrator. Thank You!

Hugs,
  Laurie

I finally got a job, and the first thing I thought about was donating to the site, I don't know how much I'll be able to donate, but for sure I will as soon as I get paid

Quote from: Alanna1990 on September 19, 2018, 10:15:47 PM
I finally got a job, and the first thing I thought about was donating to the site, I don't know how much I'll be able to donate, but for sure I will as soon as I get paid

And a thank you to you too @Alanna1990 when you can, Anything and every donation helps keep this site going.

Hugs,
  Laurie

Quote from: Laurie on September 19, 2018, 08:34:30 PM
In Susan's announcements she says our site is way behind on the YEAR for donations. I can find $150.00 to add to help and challenge anyone else that can donate, to do the same. Please help out.

  For those that can't match my $150.00 please see what you can add for yourself. This site helps me, you and probably almost everyone that comes here. Anything and everything helps.

Hugs,
   Laurie

@Laurie
Very good post, it is a great idea of yours!!!

I am not home right now but when I go into my office in the morning I will crack open my checkbook and see what I can do.... 
....this site definitely helps all of us all of the time.

Susan's Place and the Forums here are the biggest collection of like-minded friends that most of us have, including myself.
Danielle

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on September 19, 2018, 10:51:59 PM
@Laurie
Very good post, it is a great idea of yours!!!

I am not home right now but when I go into my office in the morning I will crack open my checkbook and see what I can do.... 
....this site definitely helps all of us all of the time.

Susan's Place and the Forums here are the biggest collection of like-minded friends that most of us have, including myself.
Danielle

@Alaskan Danielle

  Danielle ,I am sure you will do as you say. In the meantime I want to thank you for all the greeting and responding that you do here. You have become one of the best known people on the site for that work and also friends to many of us here. We enjoy following you northern escapades with anticipation. Thank you for what you do.

Hugs,
   Laurie

I'll accept that challenge!

Thanks for all you do Laurie!

;D

Quote from: Perry on September 19, 2018, 11:35:06 PM
I'll accept that challenge!

Thanks for all you do Laurie!

;D

@Perry

  Thank you very much for that match Perry. That will help cover those that are not able to donate and those that cannot donate as much. For that you have not only my thanks but the thanks of all that benefit from this site.
  I'm not sure about that part thanking me for what I do, because I don't feel I've done that much recently. But I will accept your thank you, and say you are welcome, Perry.

Hugs,
  Laurie

  I also want to say thank you to @randim for their donation. It all helps.

Thank You Randim

Hugs,
  Laurie

Wil have to dip in the savings but £50 on its way ( don't know what that is in $), there goes my tax refund!!

Quote from: davina61 on September 20, 2018, 09:49:38 AM
Wil have to dip in the savings but £50 on its way ( don't know what that is in $), there goes my tax refund!!

@davina61

Thank you Davina. I know that is quite an expense for you. Please know that it is appreciated.

Hugs,
  Laurie

   I also want to thank the following people who donated without replying to this thread. All of the donations help us reach the monthly goal and is appreciated. Hopefully we surpass that goal and help make up for the other months were have not made it.

Thanks go out to..

@Danni98
@Drexy/Drex
@georgie
@KathyLauren
@Sarah1979

Thank you all who are digging in to donate what you can.

Hugs,
   Laurie

My thanks to @Michelle_P for her matching my challenge by donating $150.00.

Thank you, Michelle. Love you.

Love and Hugs,
  Laurie

I want to thank two more donors for their donations. They have found some funds they could donate and I thank them for their help meeting our goals. Every bit helps! I am sure there are some more out there who could help that haven't done so yet.

Thank you @Veronica A and @valerie anne  for the help you have given.

Hugs,
  Laurie

 Thank you to @Steph2.0 and @Rachel for making their donations.

  To all site users:
 
  Remember every donation counts to meet the monthly goal but we will still be behind for the year to date by a bunch. If you can donate a bit more please consider doing so.

Hugs,
  Laurie

i donated my last $20 after getting my meds.. completely out till next friday..... will donate more than..

Quote from: Veronica A on September 21, 2018, 01:07:32 AM
i donated my last $20 after getting my meds.. completely out till next friday..... will donate more than..

Please accept my thank you @Veronica A for your donation. I know that you could have used that $20 elsewhere. I am glad you bought your meds first.

 

QuoteWe do appreciate every donation but let me reiterate that if you are not able to donate that is okay, we understand and do not want people to donate money that they need to use for their basic needs. All are welcome here at Susan's irregardless of their ability to donate.

Hugs,
   Laurie

  I also want to thank @julia-madrid for her donation. Thank you Julia.

Hugs,
   Laurie

Quote from: Laurie on September 21, 2018, 01:17:13 AM
Please accept my thank you @Veronica A for your donation. I know that you could have used that $20 elsewhere. I am glad you bought your meds first.

 
Hugs,
   Laurie

all good 🙂 paid everything i needed too 🙂

Will match you Laurie  $150 sent

Quote from: Quinn on September 21, 2018, 06:29:55 AM
Will match you Laurie  $150 sent

Thank you, @Quinn , for digging down and matching my donation. I appreciate you, and everyone else that has reached deep to help the site out.

Hugs,
  Laurie

 Thanks also go out to @Chloe_freebird  and @SaraDanielle  For their donation, Thank you both everything helps.

  We have almost reached our September goal but let's not stop there. Reaching this months goal would still leave is short for the year so we need to surpass September and keep going to help make up some of that deficit. If you can, I ask you to put a little more in. "If you can" Also we have to keep in mind next month we will need to meet the goal too.  Thank you all for responding to my challenge. I personally appreciate it. Thank you.

Hugs,
  Laurie

 My thanks to @Anonymous or the anonymous person that donated just a bit ago. Thank you.

Hugs,
  Laurie

We are only $273 away from the goal... I pitch in another 50... Let's see if we can make it over the finish line and far beyond...

Quote from: sarah1972 on September 21, 2018, 02:24:01 PM
We are only $273 away from the goal... I pitch in another 50... Let's see if we can make it over the finish line and far beyond...

  Thank you again @sarah1972

Hugs,
  Laurie

 And now I need to say thank you to Violets way down there in Australia.

Thank you Violets. Everything helps.

Hugs,
  Laurie

 I see that I need to thank a few more for making donations. It doesn't matter if you can or cannot match my donation, every donation helps. We have almost hit the September donation goal but we are way behind for the year. I am asking everyone that are able to donate to please do so. This site is a great support resource for everyone that uses it not to mention those new to the site that need our support and friendship. I know it has been helping me for almost 2 years now. How has it helped you?

Now my thanks to each of the below people. I know you all have given what you can and I appreciate each of you for doing so.

@Nicole70
@DustKitten
@Shambles

Hugs,
  Laurie

I matched your $150 and ramped it up another $50 for our hurricane Florence members, not enough but it's all that can be done right now.

Leslie

I just noticed Susan's message and sent off my $150.

I haven't posted much, but this place has meant so very much to me.

Tava

Quote from: Leslie601 on September 22, 2018, 04:49:51 PM
I matched your $150 and ramped it up another $50 for our hurricane Florence members, not enough but it's all that can be done right now.

Leslie

Oh Thank you Leslie. That was generous of you and I am sure you know that I appreciate your help.

Hugs,
  Laurie

@Leslie601

Quote from: tava on September 22, 2018, 05:11:27 PM
I just noticed Susan's message and sent off my $150.

I haven't posted much, but this place has meant so very much to me.

Tava

  Tava! Thank you for matching my donation also. We are now working on that deficit we created for the year. Your donation is generous and I personally appreciate it.

Hugs,
  Laurie

@tava

 Hi @Pete F ,

I'm Laurie I just wanted to thank you for your donation to help support this site that supports so many others.

Thank you Pete.

Hugs,
Laurie

     It was one of Susan's plea's for help several months back wherein she mentions how the site was running at a deficit and that she needed help that caused me to be come a monthly subscriber.  I can afford a few bucks a month, and I gave what I could (mind you, my monthly budget is in the red).  This resource is THAT important that my credit card bill gets a little bit bigger each month as a result. 

     Just about every single member here *should* be able to find something to sacrifice, (a cup of starbucks perhaps?) that would allow them to give just a LITTLE bit ($5?) to keep the lights on at Susan's.  For any who truly aren't able (yes, they exist), I am not talking about you...but it just boggles my mind that some people who draw such immense benefit from this resource aren't willing to chip in.  If every active member on the site gave just a few dollars it would be enough. 

     With not enough monthly donators stepping up, I would like to send out a huge and heartfelt OMG THANK YOU to anyone who has taken up Laurie's challenge (and especially Laurie) and not just given a FEW dollars, but hundreds...HUNDREDS of dollars!  This place is worth it and so much more.  It is the first time that I have seen the monthly donations go into the black.  I would like to implore anyone reading this who does not donate to give something, ANYTHING to try give something back and to let Susan rebuild her reserves so she can ride out the lean months.  It isn't fair to on a monthly basis let the site struggle and to compel others to give WAY MORE than their share.  If you use and benefit from the site, give back to it, period.

         Here's to Susan and Susans,

                                              Julie

  My thank you to @JulieAllana for her plea and her financial help for Susan's. She does make a statement that needs a little explaining so I will try. Hopefully someone will correct me if I am incorrect

Julie, like many here, is a subscriber. As such subscriber support is not part of the donations. They are separate and are used as I understand it for other site requirements. Subscriptions also allow Susan to budget those funds for those needs. I have seen something in the past showing what the funds are used for and I do not question that all funds are used to support this site. That is not my point here. I just mean to point out that there are different sources for supporting Susan's Place. Susan has calculated the donations needed to keep things running every month and that is the goal we are talking about here.

  With that said, I need to thank 3 others that have made donations since I was last online. All donations are appreciated.

Thank you..
@Shams_Ibtisam
@Anonymous 
and
@Autrement

Oh, I didn't actually realize there was a difference between subscriptions and donations.  I assumed it all went to help run the site.  I would be keen to know the difference and if one is preferred over the other.

          Julie

Quote from: JulieAllana on September 23, 2018, 04:19:15 PM
Oh, I didn't actually realize there was a difference between subscriptions and donations.  I assumed it all went to help run the site.  I would be keen to know the difference and if one is preferred over the other.

          Julie

  @JulieAllana ,

  It is my understanding that it all goes towards supporting the site. the difference being Susan is able to actually budget various expenses with the subscriptions because they represent a fairly steady income stream whereas donations do not, As anyone can see by the donations made month to month. Any more detailed information would need to come from Susan herself. Sorry I cannot tell you more.

Hugs,
  Laurie

  @SarahM777 , @Donica , @georgie , @CandyFreedom , and @Dani

I want to thank each of you for your donations. Everything given helps keep this site going.

Thank You, SarahM777

Thank You, Donica

Thank You, georgie

Thank You, CandyFreedom

and

Thank You, Dani

Hugs,
  Laurie

Well, I was going to get some photo developing chemicals this month with some money that I had for my birthday, BUT I think a more worthwhile cause cropped up...

£50 on it's way...

Vicky xx

Well, I was going to restart HRT this week while at home, but since my letter hasn't arrived, and I can't get an appointment at planned parenthood, I guess I have some money that I can't think of how else to spend so... here you go.

If I wasnt saddled with debt from my departed pooch, I'd donate a bit more.  I already have a couple subscriptions.  I fully support Susan's how I can.

Bari Jo

Quote from: VickyS on September 25, 2018, 06:51:26 AM
Well, I was going to get some photo developing chemicals this month with some money that I had for my birthday, BUT I think a more worthwhile cause cropped up...

£50 on it's way...

Vicky xx

@VickyS

Hi Vicky, Thank You for the donation. Sorry about the chemicals but I do appreciate it Hun.

Quote from: Sarah1979 on September 25, 2018, 07:56:14 AM
Well, I was going to restart HRT this week while at home, but since my letter hasn't arrived, and I can't get an appointment at planned parenthood, I guess I have some money that I can't think of how else to spend so... here you go.

@Sarah1979

Hi Sarah, I do understand the disappointment on not being able to restart HRT. That for sure would have been a very worthwhile use for the money you Donated so to you also I say Thank You.

Quote from: Bari Jo on September 25, 2018, 10:42:13 AM
If I wasnt saddled with debt from my departed pooch, I'd donate a bit more.  I already have a couple subscriptions.  I fully support Susan's how I can.

Bari Jo

Bari Jo, My heart goes out to you for your loss. I do understand the large debt you incurred trying to help Fanta.  I do know you support Susan's with what you  can. Thank you Bari Jo. HUGS


  I see I also need to thank @DianaDays and @SiobhánF  for their donations.

Thank You, Diana

Thank You Siobhán

   There with the chores done I want to acknowledge that with everyone's help that has donated we have met September's goal and we have erased about 2/3 of the year to date shortfall so far!! THAT IS GREAT! but it also means there is still 1/3 of that $1k shortfall left that will carry over into October's needs.  We need to continue meeting an exceeding our monthly goals from not to the end of the year and beyond.

Thank You Thank You EVERYONE!!

Hugs,
  Laurie

@justChloe

  It looks as though we have had another donation. This one is from JustChloe.

Thank You, Chloe!.

Hugs,
  Laurie

Good morning folks. I see that we have had several more donations while I was sleeping. Thank you, thak you all.

Thank you, JulieAllana

Thank you, Alice v

Thank you, BleedingRaindrops

Thank you, Stevi

Hugs,
  Laurie


@JulieAllana
@Alice V
@BleedingRaindrops
@Stevi 

WoW even more folk to thank. We are getting real close to erassing thar year to date shortfall! only a few hundred more and it will be gone. But folks , don't forget next month and every month we have a goal to meet. Thank you all!

Thank you, EvaB.

Thank you, herekitten

and

Thank you, Devlyn

Hugs,
   Laurie

@EvaB
@herekitten
@Devlyn

@OCTrisha

I saw that,OCTrisha. Thank you for your donation.

Hugs,
   Laurie

 So far today I need to thank @CaptFido87 for their donation. I have extra thanks to give out people. I'd be happy to part with some of them.

Thank You, CaptFido87

Hugs,
  Laurie

   While I was out wandering around on foot today and picking up my progesterone prescription and otherwise not paying attention we have had 5 more donations. I need to thank @sarah1972 , @nikkiannukts , @Denise , @Katiepie , and @Johnni Gyrl  for their donations.

Thank you, Sarah1972 for matching my challenge !

Thank you Denise

Thank you Nikkiannukts

Thank you Katiepie

Thank you johnni gyrl



Hugs,
  Laurie

YAY!!!

The last donations we have received, not only met the September goal but have made up for the year to date shortfall we had. For This I want to thank each and every one of you that donated this month and especially thouse who reached deep to overcome the deficit we had. I know some of you donated twice to help us reach Susan's goal.

     With 95 donations we raised $3717.30  this month !!  I am proud of everyone that help us do so.

By my count 8 people matched or exceeded my $150.00 Challenge  They are

Sarah1972  (twice), Leslie601 (twice), tava (twice), KatieP , Quinn, Michelle_P, Perry,  JulieOnHerWay

  Thank You All. I appreciate it.

Hugs,
  Laurie
@sarah1972    (twice), @Leslie601  (twice), @tava  (twice), @KatieP ,  @Quinn , @Michelle_P  , @Perry ,  @JulieOnHerWay 

@Anonymous @Georgette @suchatallgirl

Over night we received three more donations so I want to acknowledge these and say thank you.

Thank you, Anonymous

Thank you, Georgette

Thank you, suchatallgirl

Hugs,
  Laurie

Hi Laurie! I'm glad to be a member of Susan's. I can't quite match your donation but I am proud to donate what I can every month. Sometimes maybe even more but never any less than my last donations.

Thanks for being here!
Donica.

Quote from: Donica on September 29, 2018, 12:02:42 PM
Hi Laurie! I'm glad to be a member of Susan's. I can't quite match your donation but I'm am proud to donate what I can every month. Sometimes maybe even more but never any less than my last donations.

Thanks for being here!
Donica.

Donica,

  I have tried to be clear in that all donations are appreciated by myself. The size of the donation is not what is important. What is important is that we meet the goal Susan and set. We have done that! We have met and exceeded that goal for this month and exceeded it enough that the short fall YTD has been erased.
  I cannot give $150.00 every month. Not even close to it! I could this month so I challenged others to do so. Some could match and even exceed it. Some could not. But every donation helped us achieved  the amount we have. All 98 donations helped us get there.
  Again, I thank everyone of you for your donations. You all have made me proud to be a member here. This site is important to us all and needs our active support. Remember that is what we are here for, to support others and to get support ourselves.

Thank you Donica and everyone else.

Hugs,
  Laurie

Let's see if we can keep up the visibility of the monetary needs of the site and try to get more of those smaller donors involved.  If lots of people gave a little, few wouldn't have to give ALOT!  I know that Susan posts a monthly reminder, but I think it is good to have a thread open like we did this month to help raise awareness.

     Peace,
              Julie

 Thank you Julie for the suggestion. I will agree with you that it could help. I do think that this and past challenge threads have helped us meet our goal. But it doesn't need to be a challenge to acknowledge those that have made donations large or small. I think I will bring up your suggestion to see how it is received.

That said I need to thank one more person for their donation @melanie_uk2

Thank you melanie_uk2 for helping us raise this ledger clearing amount.

Hugs,
  Laurie