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