Help Sharon save family's home

[pipisafoat]

Link: read more & reblog [tumblr], donate [gofundme]
Time estimate: < 5 min
Requirements: money and/or social
Anything else:
Short summary: Sharon's mother and grandmother are soon to be living together in a house full of issues that are exacerbating & causing health problems. The fundraiser covers the cost to purchase, repair, and make accessible this home.

from radio free monday 1/7

Help Stacie get insulin

[pipisafoat]

Link: donate [gofundme]
Deadline: this is for the January fill of life-saving medicines. Stacie was able to get a partial fill from current donations but needs the rest ASAP. This IS life or death.
Time estimate: < 5 min
Requirements: money and/or social
Anything else:
Info from RFM not on the gofundme: "Stacie is a paramedic who recently was diagnosed with a non-functioning pancreas ... Stacie is currently rationing her insulin, and becoming sick as a result."

from radio free monday 1/7

Help Harold afford urgent eyesight-saving surgery

[pipisafoat]

Link: read more and donate [gofundme]
Time estimate: < 5 min
Requirements: money and/or social
Anything else:
This campaign is currently funded $6080 out of $6000

from radio free monday 1/7

Help Apictureinreverse with rent

[pipisafoat]

Link: donate here [paypal.me]
Deadline: Unclear, but the link references December?
Time estimate: < 5 min
Requirements: money and/or social
Anything else:
from RFM: "apictureinreverse had surgery at the beginning of the month, and has also had to deal with ambulance and emergency visits; additionally they are short on transcription work right now and trying to pull rent together to avoid eviction."

I am currently working to contact her to confirm details on the deadline.

from radio free monday 1/7

Help Morghan with moving expenses

[pipisafoat]

Link: read more and donate [paypal pool]
Time estimate: < 5 min
Requirements: money / social
Anything else:
currently funded $758.87 out of $650

from radio free monday 1/7

Help Victoria stay in the UK with her family

[pipisafoat]

Link: read more and donate [gofundme]
Location: England
Deadline: before immigration fees increase (date not found)
Time estimate: < 5 min
Requirements: money / social

from radio free monday 1/7

Ongoing Actions from RFM (linked to spoonie breakdown here)

[pipisafoat]

Each action is linked here and has the full breakdown of spoons at those links:

Help Thebrokengenderqueer and their boyfriend with rent, fees, car repairs - $245 / $500 raised; offering language learning, translations, and editing in addition to asking for donations

Help Merpancake and family avoid debts and eviction - $1430 / $5000 raised

Help Grrlcookery with rent, arrears, medical bills, and vet bills - 19% of $1500 raised (per one of two donation routes)

Help Ysobel train and care for a new service dog - $8,900 / $20,000 raised

Help Steeven with an unexpected auto repair and their Christmas budget - $150 / $600 raised

Help Deadcatwithaflamethrower and Drougnor with rent and computer repairs

[pipisafoat]

Link: read recent context [spoonlessactivists], read more about the new issue and reblog [tumblr], and donate here [ko-fi], here [paypal], and here [amazon wishlist]
Time estimate: 5-10 min including background reading
Requirements: money / social
Anything else:
from RFM: "deadcatwithaflamethrower and drougnor [...] are fundraising for rent after Drougnor lost his job and their rent was raised; they're also dealing with some necessary computer repairs for Drougnor's work."

from radio free monday 1/7

UK: Email local councillors re climate change

[pipisafoat]

Link: look up councillors here and email them
Location: UK
Time estimate: 5-10 min
Requirements: mental / social / personal information
Anything else: Possible template for use (please note this was cobbled together by an American):

Dear ______,

I am writing you because I am concerned that the UK is not moving in the right direction regarding climate change. I am pushed to write this email/letter after reviewing recent news about the impacts of climate change worldwide, including the Arctic, the Great Barrier Reef, and global temperature records among many other scientific data points; considering my children's/grandchildren's future on this planet; and researching recent policies.

While the UK's current climate change actions are insufficient as proven by the report by the Committee on Climate Change, there is still time to turn this around and save the planet. Please also consider the side benefits of taking this morally necessary action: the regeneration of local economy by climate-related jobs, the calling costs of renewable energies, and reduced burden on the healthcare system due to climate-related illnesses.

As my councillor, I am asking you to call for stronger action on climate change. Please share this letter with other potential allies in this fight and raise these issues and fight for their discussion. I would also appreciate a meeting with myself and others to discuss our concerns.

Best wishes,

[your name]

action from cesy, letter from pipisafoat cobbled together from multiple internet sources

UK: Is your council a living wage employer?

[pipisafoat]

Link: Use this website to check if your council is a living wage employer, then email to suggest they become one if they are not already
Location: UK
Time estimate: 5-10 min
Requirements: mental / social / personal information
Anything else: Possible template for use (please note this was written by an American):

Dear _____,

I am writing today because I recently learned that this, my local council, is not yet a living wage employer. I would like to suggest that the council take steps to become a living wage employer. My reasons are threefold:

* To set an example among businesses within the council's sphere of influence,
* To best serve the citizens and workers employed within the council's reach,
and
* To take our place on a global scale as a council dedicated to the needs of the people.

I request you bring up this concern with the council as soon as possible and encourage discussion on the subject. I look forward to learning of your positive results.

Sincerely,

[your name]

idea from cesy, letter by pipisafoat