Still more ways to help

fandom_charity is getting a great influx of people who are both offering to do things, and people giving donations in return. If you haven't looked before, you might want to head over there now. There are multiple fandoms being represented (SG-1, Harry Potter, Buffy, Anime, and others that I can't remember off of the top of my head), and mutiple things being offered as well. So far I've seen fic, icons, mood themes, and fanart. I'm sure there's even more.

If you've got a talent to share, consider doing a post there. Remember this doesn't have to be restricted to fannish things. Maybe you make jewelry, or leatherwork. Maybe you've got DVDs that you'd be happy to give away for the sake of a good cause. Maybe you've got some web space you don't mind giving up to host somebody's site in exchange for a donation. Don't be afraid to put on the ol' thinking cap and offer. The worst that happens is nothing, which is right where you started. But you won't know until you try, and even if only one person says yes then that's money that wouldn't have been donated before.

If you think small donations can't do enough, you might want to read helenmelon's post about how far five dollars can go in that region. Every little bit does help.

Arthur C Clarke lives in Sri Lanka, and talks with Roger Ebert about what's going on over there. He recommends sending donations to CARE, Oxfam, and Sarvodaya, the latter of which is specific to Sri Lanka.

Whew!

Just to give the heads-up here, out of fairness to those who have already promised to make donations I won't be taking any new writing requests until the current stack has been cleared. Believe me when I say I would love to write a million stories if I could, but I just don't feel comfortable making people wait longer than they have to. At this rate, even if I manage a story a day (which I might not necessarily be able to) it's still going to take a little time. Getting those done is my top priority, though. With luck I'll be able to get through them toute de suite.

In case I don't get a chance to say it later, happy new year one and all!

Charity Fic #3: Trust Me 'verse, When Angel Met Doyle

Another charity fic. This one for illiadawry, who asked for a "1k-words Trust Me-verse story" in exchange for a donation to Doctors Without Borders.

Other charity fics can be found here

( Set the fictional wayback machine for 1997 )