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BWdem4life

(1,607 posts)
Wed Mar 22, 2023, 03:27 AM Mar 2023

A very small fundraiser for a deserving lady

who could use a little help.

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A friend of mine started this gofundme - he is not on DU but gave me permission to share it here.

https://gofund.me/86e32039

I know I haven't been here long and I don't want to ruffle any feathers, so just let me know if it's out of line and I will delete it.



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Hi.. I'm a tax professional helping a nice middle-aged lady who has difficulty leaving her home due to medical issues. She called our office looking for a $300 refund-based loan, but unfortunately did not qualify because it couldn't be approved unless she came into the office to sign. She was able to approve, sign and pay for the return remotely; but the bank wouldn't make a loan under those conditions.

I wanted to help, so I came to her house and lent her $260 as a personal loan. I also prepared her return, but due to her small business, the price was so high (over $400) that I strongly suggested she find some other way to get it done. However, she insisted on finishing it with me.

This lady now needs an amendment done, which will cost an additional $75. She also wishes to repay the loan, which I would be happy to forgive even though I am not particularly well-off myself; but I suspect her pride would probably not allow it.

She is a private lady who I am sure would wish to remain anonymous, and who has no idea that I'm starting this fundraiser for her.

I am only asking for enough money for her to recoup the high cost of her tax return which her low income would have qualified her to have done for free at the local library, had she been able to get there, plus the cost of an amendment and an additional $260 to repay the loan to me.

I have never done a gofundme before, and I recognize that the lack of a better picture -- and a less anonymous and more compelling story -- may not get much attention; but I heartily thank anyone who is willing to help this lady in advance, and I absolutely will not accept anything extra from her if the goal happens to be surpassed.


EDIT:

The fundraiser was a success. Thanks to everyone who recced this thread, donated, or shared the fundraising link elsewhere.

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A very small fundraiser for a deserving lady (Original Post) BWdem4life Mar 2023 OP
Is your friend going to sue her for the loan if the gofundme fails? Ptah Mar 2023 #1
Highly doubt that BWdem4life Mar 2023 #2
The fundraiser was a success! BWdem4life Mar 2023 #3

BWdem4life

(1,607 posts)
2. Highly doubt that
Wed Mar 22, 2023, 04:47 AM
Mar 2023

Since he said he would be willing to forgive it if she would let him.

But this is the internet so I understand the skepticism.

BWdem4life

(1,607 posts)
3. The fundraiser was a success!
Thu Mar 23, 2023, 06:55 PM
Mar 2023

Thanks to everyone who recced this thread, donated, or shared the fundraising link elsewhere.

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