With the current economic condition of our country, we are all feeling
the pinch this holiday season. Due to this, and because of the
approaching holiday season, we want to remind all members that
that Tacoma Area Freecycle(TM) is a recycling/environme
Freecycle is not a charity or a need-fulfilling organization. It is
not for wish lists. A happy side effect of our efforts is the fact
that many needs *are* met through the generosity of our members.
However, this is not the primary purpose of Freecycle. Freecycle
exists as a forum to help people give away items that they would
otherwise be throwing away. Our mission is to prevent still-usable
tangible items from going to the landfill.
To that end, all members of Freecycle are equal, and you do not need
to justify your request. A simple Wanted post is enough. Please leave
out explanations of hardship or need such as financial situation,
unemployment status, disability, etc.
When you want something and you turn to The Freecycle Network to find
it, you do not have to explain or justify your desire, you only need
to simply ask for it. The details of your personal life are no one's
business but your own, especially in a public group of nearly 6000
members.
Below are some examples of an appropriate and an
inappropriate post.
Appropriate:
Wanted: baby clothes (Tacoma)
I'm having a baby boy, and we could use some clothes. Thank you.
Not appropriate:
Desperately needed baby clothes and other things, Tacoma.
My boyfriend is in jail and I am on disability. And I have no idea
where we are going to get presents for the kids, plus I have another
one on the way. I can't pay my bills, and they are about to foreclose
on my house. I cry every day. Without Freecycle, my kids are going to
have no Christmas. Can you all help? I need baby clothes, food for a
Christmas dinner, candy for the stocking and two presents each for
our 15 kids.
Happy Holidays from your friendly Tacoma Area Freecycle moderators,
Eevie & Debra
To contact the moderators write to:
tacomaareafreecycle
Post to your home group first! Reduce your carbon footprint upon the environment.
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