Sponsoring a family

[Bull69]

Not to long ago I encountered a homeless woman and her two boys. I gave them some money, and a few days later took them to a shelter. The woman was slightly retarded, but the state actually got her in a group home with her boys to keep them together. I found out today that she is actually working in the kitchen at the shelter I took her to. THis got me thinking that my office, should sponsor a family.

I brought this up in our executive meeting, and it has really taken off. We have collected so much that we are sponsoring another family. We also have two van loads of clothes and coats to take to the women and children shelter.

I thought I would throw this out there as kind of a inspiration or challenge to everyone on Elite to do the same. I am sure you all could make a huge difference for a family or many in a shelter just by donating a few new items, and all the clothes you no longer wear. This is definitely a time to be thankful for what we have, and to give to those who have so much less.

 

[MommaKin]

I remember you posted about this.
I think i'm gonna cry now.
You are a good person, Bull69
By the way, I saw a pic of you with others..you're a hotty....too bad you play for the other team though

 

[JohnnyO]

very nice!

 

[Bull69]

Thanks mommakin. I know I play for the other team, but maybe the right woman could make me switch teams hehehe. I am such a tease.

 

[Gilbyag]

I help sponsor a family every year. most yrs its great, single mom w/kids, normally asking for things most of us take for granted, shoes, food, blankets etc etc. last yr sucked though... the family we sponsored had a new car in the drive way and their home was nicer than most... I dont know what the qualifications are when these poeple request help, but that was bullshit.

 

[WODIN]

Sweet bull69...way to go guy. We do a family sponsership here every year. For three years I got to deliver stuff with a buddy of mine, it was a blast.

 

[MommaKin]

O, you bastard!
I'd take you up on that offer.....
I have power.

Thanks mommakin. I know I play for the other team, but maybe the right woman could make me switch teams hehehe. I am such a tease.

 

[MommaKin]

Wodin, are you a switch hitter?
Do you play both sides of the field?

Sweet bull69...

 

[JohnnyO]

Wodin, are you a switch hitter?
Do you play both sides of the field?

as in Pitcher and Catcher?

 

[Crazier]

How do you sponsor a family like this? I have a 4 year old daughter, and this year for Christmas I want to start to introduce her to helping others. I'm thinking maybe dishing out food at a shelter... something so she can see how it feels to help others.
Any suggestions would be great!
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[MommaKin]

lol
Yes..maybe even bisexual...
He is the porn king, ya know.

as in Pitcher and Catcher?

 

[Gilbyag]

as in Pitcher and Catcher?

... he catches while pitching.

 

[the nature boy]

Here's a question:

Why is Bull69 such a good person? Because he showed compassion? Shouldn't his actions be more common rather than rare?

I had a similar encounter like bull69 last winter.

I was walking to my car parking lot after leaving work, I had been working late and all I wanted to do is watch seinfeld, as per my routine. I encountered a young black woman with two kids. They must have been like 1 or 2 (couldn't really tell because they were all bundled up). She asked me how to get to a motel located 15 minutes away, I knew the location of that flop house because we used to party there in high school.

She said she had no money at all (she was out looking for the welfare office or job assitance office and got lost), so I offered her money for the bus, because I really wanted to get home. She said that it was getting cold and her kids were getting cold, and she wasn't from the area, and all she needed was a ride. I looked at her two kids, and I couldn't say no. Those cute bastards really got to me. They didn't ask to for any of this. Honestly, if it was just her, with no kids, I would have MABYE given her bus fare or I would have probably told her to take a hike.

So I carried one of her kids (a real cute little guy) to my car as she carried the youngest. I took them to the shithole motel and asked if I could give her money. I don't recall if she said yes or no but I gave her all I had, a measly $10. She thanked me and that was it.

I was kinda pissed because I missed seinfeld, but when I told my friends and co-workers what I had done they were so happy and said I had done such a wonderful thing. That made me feel kind of good.

But did I do such a good thing? Or did I do the "human" thing? I wonder sometimes. Sorry for the long story.

 

[Crazier]

Here's a question:

But did I do such a good thing? Or did I do the "human" thing? I wonder sometimes. Sorry for the long story.

You did the human thing... but unfortunately the actions you took are not what the norm would do. They'd simply turn their backs.

"It's cold and I've nowhere to go, is there some way you can help me."

"He looks back, doesn't think twice... he pretends he can't hear her. He starts to whistle as he crosses the street."

"She's embarrased to hear this."

Phil Collins - Just Another Day in Paradise... And unforunately Nature Boy... that's the norm.
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[the nature boy]

well that sucks then. Look I'm not gonna sit here and tell people I'm some great guy and I help the poor and help old broads cross the street. I've done a bunch of fucked up shit in my life. And I'll like volunteer once or twice a year either to make myself feel good or because it's a work sponsored event. But if everyone did that kind of good crap once or twice a year then maybe that would make some sort of difference.

I've said it before, I thought that 9-11 was an event that would change the way we americans think about one another. That such a tragedy could be turned into a huge positive. Well I was sadly mistaken I guess. What a load of bullshit.

 

[WODIN]

I don't think what you did was at all "natural" in the Human sense. What you did was extend yourself beyond your sense of self preservation and need and help someone. That is the heart of giving and charity.

Crazier...contact your local Salvation Army. They do a great deal of family sponsership work and it is a fact that for every dollar you give the put 90% into direct charity work.

 

[MommaKin]

What Bull69 did should be what everyone does naturally..but, that's not the case......it makes me feel that there is some good left in the world when I hear that ppl do do this sort of thing..helping out others and such....leaves me some hope for my children...

 

[Big Brother Val]

That's absolutely fantastic, Bull.

I just donated a whole shitload of food to the shelter for Thanksgiving. 40 lbs of Turkey... potatoes... even a few Veggie Trays.

Makes you feel damn good.

I always buy for kids from the "Christmas Tree"... I love to get things for kids who would normally not have a Christmas.

Just try not to let the Holidays be the only time you're willing to help out. It makes you feel great, and you're helping another human being in the best way possible.

Right on, Bull... very inspirational.