[DocJohn]

Hi folks,

Wow, it's been awhile since we had one of these...

Elysium is in need of your help and support. She lost her job recently, but luckily, found another job. The problem? It's out of state and she has to move in order to be able to take it. Moving is a big expense and the new job is not paying for that, so she's asked for a Community Connection Grant from our nonprofit, the Psych Central Community Connection.

I know these are rough economic times for many people, but I want you to seriously consider donating to this Community Fund Drive. Our last fund drive was nearly a year ago. I know that a financial contribution may not be possible, so if that's the case, please leave your prayers and thoughts privately or in this thread.

Psych Central will match dollar for dollar of every dollar donated (up to the maximum of $250; $500 total to the member). Every dollar counts, so even if you can afford just $5, please consider this request.

Donations can be made through PayPal to us at:

http://psychcentral.org/donate/

Otherwise, send your check or money order (no cash, please) to:

Psych Central Community Connection
55 Pleasant St., Suite 207
Newburyport, MA 01950

Everyone who donates gets access to our exclusive Poohbah Forum, and our thanks for helping out another member in need in our community. In addition, donations are tax deductible as allowable by law, as the Psych Central Community Connection is a recognized 501(c)3 public charity.

This Community Fund Drive will run for approximately one week; donations will close on Monday, October 11, 2010.

As always, I thank you for your kind consideration and support.

Best,
DocJohn

[Gus1234U]

the check is in the mail~!!!

[Christina86]

Congrats on the job Elysium!

I really hope your move goes smoothly. Wish I could donate but being a student means I'm broke!

[Indie'sOK]

I too wish I could donate but I'm in high school which means living with my parents and no bank account Wishing you well though and congratulations on your new job

[Rmdctc]

Donated! Hope your able to get enough to move. Good luck!

[Rhiannonsmoon]

What a good idea very happy to help Elysium; donation will soon be winging its way to you

Morgana

[Perna]

Just donated, good luck on your move Elysium! Congrats on the quick re-job.

[Unconstruct]

Know how this is lol...glad to help

[sunsetsunrise]

Donation sent. Wish it could have been more.
Blessings for you Elysium. May this move bring all that is good into your life.
I just love that this request was sent out. Thank you DocJohn for making this a true loving caring community.

[Sabrina]

I wish I could donate. Being from another country with a dodgy exchange rate makes it impossible. My thoughts are with you though.

[Fox]

Ely we love you and are keeping you in our prayers. I wish I could donate to the drive but we're experiencing some financial hardships personally. I pray that you'll accept our thoughts of many blessings on you.

[eskielover]

((((Elysium)))),

I so wish I could donate to your drive....but this hit at the wrong time for me financially. This month property taxes are due & with all the expenses I had earlier this year with my truck & my dog's surgery, I am scrimping this month to take every cent to make the amount due.....on top of that, my refrigerator that came with the house just broke & I have to go looking for another one......I don't even have money for food this month.....only eating well because they have a gourmet cook that is preparing meals for all the volunteers & competitors at the World Equestrian Games.....cutting back in every place that isn't necessary this month.

Glad your trip went well. I have a friend of the family that is a lawyer in the town you have moved to. Think you are located in one of the nicer So Cal towns.

Be safe & may your new position be very successful.

Take care & know that my thoughts are with you,
Debbie

[AdamAW]

Hi Elysium,

I've made a donation.

Thanks to Dr John for making it possible for us to reach out to help each other in this way.

Wishing you the very best of luck with the move and your new job.

[Jakes Mom]

Good Luck!

[Crew]

WAY 2 GO Elysium....

I hope this helps a little bit....good luck on your move and good luck for your new job, yay!

You obviously , you give new meaning to that!

Be well..... your friend, Crew

[DocJohn]

I want to thank all of the members who've donated to this fund drive, allowing us to raise the maximum grant amount for Elysium (and matched by Psych Central). This is great news, and I hope that the money helps with her moving expenses!

Best,
DocJohn

[Elysium]

Wow!!

To Doc John, all of our PC Staff and Volunteers, and to all of the PC members who supported me by donating and/or by offering your emotional support, I THANK YOU ALL so much!!

I received the funds a couple days ago. It has helped a lot!! It helped to cover my moving expenses and gas for the drive. It also helped to get me some groceries once I rolled into town and I was able to put a little towards getting some scrubs for work.

I am extremely grateful to you all!! My words don't feel like enough to show my appreciation. It's amazing what we all can do for eachother and what we do do for eachother daily. It felt a bit strange to ask for the help. I'm not good at asking for help. But I did, and you all were there to answer my call. It seems a bit surreal really. It really challenges some of my old programming around self worth and the way I feel others see me....or don't see me. I think that's a good thing.

I am moved into my new place now and it is great. My animals are settled in and I am getting there. I have started orientation for my new position and I am really impressed with this Health System. Things are looking up and my stress level is going down. Thank goodness for that.

So I don't feel like my words are enough.....but I don't know what else to do/say. So I'll just say THANK YOU ALL again for the financial assistance, for your thoughts and prayers, and for your emotional support. I do plan to return the favor as well and over the next month or so, as I begin to get some steady income, I will be prepared to assist with the next person who needs a helping hand.

You all ROCK!!!

Luv & Thanks,

Ely!!

[Miracle1986]

Ely,
We actually didn't see this thread until all the $ had been raised. LOL
But I'm super glad to hear you and your animals are settling in good and your stress level is going down. That's awesome!
We think about you all the time and miss talking to you.
you!

[Crew]

((((((((Elysium))))))))

See how much worth we all think you are? You have constantly supported all of us, it's the least
thing we could have done...

We wish you all the best with your new job!!!!!!!!!!! Way to GO! Yay

Your friend,
Crew