Instead of reimbursing me for the fees that keep this forum ad free, I am asking that everyone pay it FORWARD.
My intention was to come up with a short list of charities that I would encourage people to donate to. But, there are so many to choose from and we have members from all over the world. And it can be a difficult thing to give your information to some new org because you will be solicited thereafter.
So, I am asking you to pick a charity and donate to that charity in the spirit of this forum.
I would ask that it not be political in any way; be something that provides aid and hope to people or animals. Many of you likely have local charities that you regularly donate to. Please consider adding some additional amount to that as supporting our community here.
You don't have to give the donation in the name of the forum. Not at all. All that is important is that you know that you did it in support of the forum.
You can check out many charities on
https://www.charitynavigator.org to make sure that your money goes to an organization that will use it responsibly.
If you don't have the means to make even a small donation, then please consider an act of kindness for someone else--one that is over and above what you usually do. It could be as simple as getting the door for someone or picking up something they dropped.
And if you would like to share who you donated to or what act of kindness you did, please do.
Thank-you!