Salty Cajun Christmas Family Fund
 

We plan to adopt two families this year, one from the east side of the state and one from the west side. Southern 151 (Corey) will handle all of the donations so that the cash is kept separate from our website through his PayPal account. He will post his information here shortly. Our plan is to raise as much as possible and split the money between the west side and east side family.

I think this is a great cause and I look forward to hopefully helping make a difference for two families that might not otherwise have a great holiday.

More details to follow.

Sounds like a plan!

EVO

Yep, that's a good thing...;)

Very cool,great idea!

I'm back biotchs and i'm in.

Welcome back sir, glad to have you back on board.

Had some things that needed to be worked out ,You know:pissed:

I understand, welcome back.

Casey, let me know when and where and i will contribute

x2 what a great way to share our blessings. That's what Christmas is all about...

Ok guys, here’s what we are thinking. I have a family in dire need over here so, with Casey in agreement, the eastside family is taken care of. Their dad was in a nasty accident that should have severed his foot and hasn’t been able to work in months. At this point, they are literally hunting and fishing for their meals, kids included. I am asking that the folks on the west side find someone who could use our help. Surely someone here knows a family in true need.

Who from the west side would like to head up this part of the project? It’s gonna require a lot of effort and some valuable time but, what better to do than help someone else out?!

Several things were mentioned to me last night that I had never considered about doing this. Clearly, having some toys for the kids in the family is a no brainer but, to Mom and Dad, they need help as well. A gift card to a Payless Shoe Store was one thing mentioned. We all know kids need shoes and this helps make sure money isn’t spent in an irresponsible way. Also, a local grocery store card that is for dairy and meat only. Or, get with their utility company and pay a light bill. All things that are a TREMENDOUS help to parents that you wouldn’t normally relate to a Christmas family.


Eman and I talked last night and, he and “Mrs. Clause” will be handling the delivery aspects of the east family due to proximity to my personal family and, I really want to keep this anonymous. Depending on the funds raised, we will be delivering some toys for the kids, a good, hot Christmas meal and perhaps some relief for Mom and Dad.


I will not only be relying on what we as Salty Cajuns raise but, will also be hitting up some local businesses about helping as well. I think this could be a HUGE success and a great tradition for this band of brothers here at the SC! Depending on the funds raised, we may be able to help more families than two. This all depends on you guys! Again, I need a west side member to help with this as well. Discuss it amongst yourselves and pick a chairperson for this as well as a family. Everyone here is free to call me anytime regarding this at my shop or, on my cell. Those numbers are 225-647-2772(shop) and, 580-716-4995(cell)


Let’s make this thing great fellas!!!!

Corey if people would like to start giving what email addy in paypal should they use? I also I assume people can PM you to get your addy if they prefer to send a check?

Corey , IMHO ,lets just concentrate on the 2 familys this year. the more we collect the more we can do for them. I have an idea but need to run it by the boss when she gets home.

My Paypal account is c_fisher79@yahoo.com. If you would be so kind, please include your screen name here so I can keep up and make a final list of donors. I will not include amounts donated but, would like to be able to show off how many great folks we have here!

Also, if you do not have a paypal account, PM me and I'll give you my home address so we can do paper checks and money orders as well!

BTW, I do still need a representative from the west side to help me out with this. It's gonna require some leg work but, it will be very rewarding IMO!

We also will need a family over there to nominate. If you know of one, let me know. PM it to me if that is better. If there is more than one, how will we handle it?...Drawing? First mentioned? Need input from y'all.

I agree.;)

For clarification, my paypal is c _ fisher79@yahoo.com. That's c underscore. Sorry bout that fellas!

This is a very admirable idea guys.

I have a lot of miscellaneous baits that I wanted to use to put together a tackle box for a young kid, so if that can be used for this effort (once families are known) please let me know.

Sorry Jordan, but you don't qualify!

Can you guys list ages of children or sizes in case someone can get a business to donate clothes or toys.

Corey,
Mrs santa and i have got all the food covered for the east side family.
i will smofry a turkey and will have cornbread dressing, 2 veggies, cranberry sauce, rolls and desert.
we have foil pans and everything we need to deliver. Lets Concentrate on the kids and mom and dad

We'll sure take some of that for our east side family! The 3 kids that are with this family LOVE to hunt and fish! Sadly, right now, it's a means of survival!

Eman, you have yourself a deal and, I cannot thank you enough for your generosity!!!

Let's make this a memorable Christmas for some great families!!!!

I've got to figure out a way but, we will get some sizes on the kids soon.

guys let me know when the pay pal account is set up....all kids should have a merry xmas regardless of color or creed.

I agree!!!

corey I will send you something tomorow on pay pal since I am out of the br area due to buisness...did not see this post eariler with your pay pal address.....i usually do not read all the post on a threat......great thing you are doing. years ago when I was living in houston, my wife worked for a big accounting firm....arthur anderson and they would do pretty much the same thing...

I have some toys and stuff that i can donate just need to know the age of kids..

Can we make this a sticky? I know we have a ways to go before Christmas but, I'd really rather not try to cram everything in in the last few days. C'mon guys, let's do this!

Guys I just wanted to bump this up. As of last night we had not received a donation yet. Also we need to wrap this up around the 15th so we have ample time to buy gifts and make arragements. Thanks for all your support everyone this really a great cause.

If any of your are having problems with Corey's paypal account you can send it to mine ckinchen@mkacpas.com just put what this is for (Christmas Donation) in the description so I can get the money over to Corey.

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Here's a quick update...

JDM4X43237 is currently utilizing some of his resources to help locate a family on the west side of things. Also, I have had a few folks ask how to make contributions without Paypal so, PM me and I'll get you my home address. We still need a LOT of help guys! From shopping for families, locating them, to delivering their Christmas, WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!!!

As Chicken has mentioned before, we will be shutting this down on the 15th of December so that we have time to get everything put together. I understand times are tight but, regardless of contribution size, it will be greatly appreciated! Also, if anyone has any questions about this...any sort of question at all, feel free to call me at the shop 225-647-2772 or on my cell 580-716-4995. I look forward to hearing from you with questions or concerns.

Thanks,

Corey Fisher

Donation
 

Well guys I went out and about today hit up a few local businesses and managed to score us two 25 lb bags of rice and a cash donation to be picked up in the next few weeks. Got a few toys donated. Also picked up a some cash donations from a few individuals. Like Corey said any contribution you can make or if you could help us in putting this together it will go a long way for the families. Anyone in the Crowley area that would like to make a donation can do so at Gail's Gifts on HWY 90 / 2ND ST. We will have a drop box set up soon.



Johnny Miller

Corey, I'll paypal you some money this weekend or Monday.

Can I get that address? I'm going to eat with them.

No but, you are welcome to help with the delivery!:smokin: I'll even buy you a pack of Winstons for the occasion!:rotfl:

Thanks so much for helping out with this, Johnny!

Well here is another update. We didn't have room for a drop box in front of the store. The wife is making a sign to put on the door and she can hold items in her office, floor space is cramped in the shop. Come on guys we need to do this BIG!!!

Bump.

As of today our total funds raised is $100. Any help that anyone can give would be greatly appreciated.

Casey you can add another $250 to that amount, I will be going collect it when I get in next hitch along with the 50 lbs of rice that were donated. I'm waiting to hear back from a few other guys who were trying to rustle up a few donations. Come on guys we are going to need some help to make this happen, we have 8 children between the two families who without a little help will have little or no Christmas this year.

I just got off the phone with a person who would like to remain anonymous and they have promised a donation of $1000.00 to be paid in early December!!!! I'm very proud of this person and honored to be a friend to them!

That being said, we have 8 kids and 4 adults to tend to this year. WE STILL NEED HELP! I understand if you can't help in the finance dept. I'm not asking to let your own do without so that others can have. We still need help with shopping and delivery. C'mon guys, where's the SC spirit I have become so fond of?!

Just scored a $100.00 donation of groceries to help furnish the families with. Hustling yo!! I'm looking for a Wii or similar game console for the west side family. If someone has one laying around in good shape that you could donate or sell to us, the "West Side" kids have been wanting one.

Way to go Corey on the big donation. This will go a long way!!!

JDM, again, I can't thank you enough for all your hard work on this! You're a helluva guy!;)

Jdm I'd like to donate some money do send to Corey??

All donations should be sent to Corey at his paypal account which is c_fisher79@yahoo.com or if it gives you any trouble send it to mine at ckinchen@mkacpas.com and please include (Christmas donation) on the subject or details line.

Those of you that want to send a check can make the check out to Salty Cajun and I will send it to Corey, you can send it to my work addy as follows:

M&K CPAS, PLLC
13831 Northwest Frwy Suite 575
Houston, TX 77040

Thanks everyone.

Got it!!!

thanks alot Sulphite!!!

I will give something to this cause......Thanks

Thanks "W."

I just picked up a $100 cash donation from a non-member.

Great job Corey! You're all over this!

EVO

Corey, let me digest my turkey first and I will send you some moolaa!!