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