Help a Good Cause

[Variouscauses]

Not sure where to post this to reach the most people.

I am hoping to help the homeless in London by donating as little ?5 on my Go Fund Me page.

Please let?s help out and make someone happy.

https://gofund.me/855cdeb0

[Sally Eva]

Or Centrepoint or the Manna Centre or No Second Night Out St Mungos https://www.mungos.org/magazine-article/stopping-homelessness-before-its-too-late/

[Variouscauses]

Hi Sally.

I agree any homeless charity is a good cause, the problem with most organisations they are asking for a minimum i.e mungo is ?25 and there is a form to complete. GoFundMe is a minimum of ?5 that?s less than a pint on Lordship Lane and cheaper than a chicken Chow Mein.

But yes please donate to any homeless charity it will make someone happy

[Sally Eva]

I don't think there is a minimum. They suggest a figure.

Centrepoint suggest ?18 for instance but you can change it. I put in ?5 and that was accepted without resistance. St Mungo's says "Enter your own amount".

I agree there is no amount on your GoFund me page. OTOH it is for a named individual.

There is a form on the Centrepoint donation page but it is your (the donor's) name and address.

[Variouscauses]

Hi Sally.

You are correct my GoFundMe is for a named individual as it is not set out for a certain homeless charity it will be given to hotel or B&B where the homeless person will receive the details in order to check in and have a warm meal, shower and a meal.

If anyone is in any doubt then they can see the process that I aiming to do and then possibly verify my genuine act of kindness, and Sally I am happy for this to be you.

[Sally Eva]

I am not doubting your goodwill or genuineness. I am trying to point towards organisations which do this.

[Variouscauses]

Thank you for understanding and concerns as I am sure there are many people out there trying to make a quick buck. As mentioned in my first reply any homeless charity to me is a well worthy one. If you have donated through another organisation I thank you.

I just feel that most organisations do not give 100% of donations it?s received as they have staff to pay for, rented office space, marketing, phone bills etc. For every ?5 donated I truly believe that only ?1 if that is given to the Intended cause (I may be wrong)

[Sally Eva]

You are wrong.

Reputable charities publish the proportion of their charitable funds spent on management, fundraising etc. It is not 80%.

[Variouscauses]

As I said I may be wrong. But as I mentioned not all the money raised goes to the cause

[Variouscauses]

If half the people that read the advert had donated, we could have put 40 homeless people in a hotel room last night as well as gave them something to eat. ?5 is it a lot of money to us but to those in need is a lot. Please don?t just read and ignite, click the link and donate ?5 we can all make a difference for a small fee. Thank you

https://gofund.me/855cdeb0

[Waseley]

You can't just donate ?5 and suddenly the problem is all sorted. You need to look at others things you can do practical support, campaigning, political activities etc. This is all far too simplistic. My charitable work is for other causes. You could say equally valid. I've friends who volunteer for food banks; much respect

[Variouscauses]

Hi, I am not saying that by donating ?5 will simply solve the issue, I am saying that it is a start. My campaign starts here with the people of Dulwich and surrounding areas. If I can get established for doing good deeds then then I can step it up a gear and try to obtain more help from others. I am happy to take suggestions and get help in this matter. If anyone would like to help please PM me and we start looking at the bigger picture.

[Waseley]

They've got a bring (donation) as and take (those in need)coat stall near Peckham library