We Think Jennifer Can

Support Jen's Givin' Up Her Goodies Campaign while helping homeless youth

Jennifer Blackman
Enthusiast, 9 Years

Support Jennifer's Campaign!

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The total I've raised pays for:
  • 1 year of support
  • and 1 housing assistance
  • and 1 school application

Donations

NameAmountLocationDate
Anonymous$54, NY02/09/2010
<3 Barbara
Beverly Neufeld, Relative$72Mamaroneck, NY02/11/2010
Go for it! Your grandma would be proud!
Gianna DeGiulio, Friend$10Sea Bright, NJ02/13/2010
Good luck!
Caroline Boulanger, Friend$25Smithfield, RI02/14/2010
Good luck on hitting your goal...I know you're gonna make it!
Sally & Mike Blackman/Cooper, Mom/Granddad$100Brooklyn, NY02/15/2010
Go Girl!!!!! I know you can do it again
Michael Tauber, Friend$10New York, NY02/16/2010
BLAM!
John Safarli, Friend$10New York, NY02/17/2010
Christopher Credle, 'Secret Lover'$50Broklyn, NY02/18/2010
Charlotte Rashti, Relative$100New York, NY02/22/2010
Ricky and I know you can do it!!
Kate Statman-Weil, Friend$100Portland, OR02/22/2010
Wahoo!
Ronald Weil, Friend$50Albany, CA02/22/2010
Tiffany Ansley, we "experiment" together occassionally...but I like guys still, I think?$50New York , NY02/23/2010
Anonymous, Tim Horton$5002/26/2010
Theresa Chan, Friend$50Richmond Hill, CA03/01/2010
Deborah Gitin, Fan$75San Francisco, CA03/02/2010
May you outdo your 2009 campaign, and, of course, everyone else.
Lisa Narodick, Cousin$25Charlottesville, VA03/12/2010
Adam Paulson, Friend$10New York, NY03/15/2010
Good Luck.
Anonymous, Friend$5003/16/2010
Anonymous, BFF/Resident Fruef$1803/17/2010
Anything to get the homeless off the streets and out of my face. Good work Jen!
Elon Slutsky, Friend$10ithaca , NY03/17/2010
Miriam & Zvi Markowitz$10Brooklyn, NY03/17/2010
Nathan Davis, Friend$10Brooklyn, NY03/17/2010
Go get 'em!
Owen Harris, Friend$50Clifton HIll, AK03/19/2010
WOOHOO !
Tim Morrison, Friend$10San Francisco, CA03/19/2010
Alex Warshow, elephant spotter$10new york, NY03/22/2010
Anonymous, Friend$2503/24/2010
Justin La Mort, Friend$6Brooklyn, NY03/24/2010
Anonymous, Dad$15004/02/2010
David Gartenberg, Friend$25Ithaca, NY04/21/2010
I DID IT!
Nicole Lobascio, Friend$10New York, NY04/24/2010
Go Jen!
tim morrison, Friend$50san francisco, CA05/02/2010
hey...hope you're well!
Anonymous, Aunt and Uncle$10008/29/2010
Good Job! We love you!
Anonymous, Friend$1110/19/2010
I love you a hundred times a thousand times a million or something like that. <3 Amy

Goal

I want to raise $2,000 for At The Crossroads, and give up some of my goodies to say thank you for all of your help and support!

As a show of gratitude to all you generous, lovely donors:

When we reach $500, I will donate blood.

When we reach $1,000, I will donate at least two (big) bags of clothing to charity.

When we reach $1,500, I will donate a day of service.

When we reach $2,000, I will do something (charitable) of your choice.

(People can make suggestions throughout the campaign, and when we reach our goal, I will pick one of your suggestions as to the best way for me to give back and say thank you.)

I chose this goal because

Last year, 83 people contributed over $2,000 to my Hot Mess Campaign - a lot of people provided a ton of support to an amazing organization (and motivated me to get my ass to class)! This year, I want to show my gratitude to everyone who supports this nonprofit that I love, by giving of myself in some small way.

As a student, (without a J-O-B), I can't afford to give what I'd like to causes and organizations I believe in, but by participating in this campaign, I am able to introduce other people to the important work that ATC does and encourage them to donate whatever they can. Last year's campaign really showed that every bit matters, and we can all give a little sumthin' sumthin'.

I'm helping because

I love At The Crossroads. I love what they do, and how they do it. ATC provides young adults with a little bit of everything we all want and need. Their outreach counselors go on the streets and hand out everything from cotton swabs to clean socks to candy and sandwiches. And they provide their services with a policy of harm reduction, where success is not measured by absolutes, rather, it's about doing better and making progress (something I can personally appreciate). They help kids get jobs, and counseling, and homes, and provide them with the crucial support they need to better their lives.

But, they have been hit hard by all this economic business - and they have been forced to reduce salaries and remove a night of outreach. ATC and these young adults need our help more than ever - so let's do this!

Give what you can, 100% of the money you give goes to ATC, and towards helping them restore their imperative services! Plus, the more money raised, the more I give - so your donations help multiple causes! Thank you!

If you're interested in more information on ATC, check out their documentary:http://www.atthecrossroads.org/videos/ (it's about 15 minutes long).

About At The Crossroads

ATC walks the streets of San Francisco, reaching out to homeless youth and young adults on their turf. We work with young people who others have given up on, who would not get help without us. Since we started 13 years ago, we have worked with more than 5,000 youth, helping them build outstanding lives.

Updates

Thank you so much for your support!

We're so close to $1,500; with your help, I will be donating my time and love to the beautiful and needy puppies at the local animal care center. Please give whatever you can to help homeless youth (and homeless puppies)!!!

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What began as one...

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Hello all!!

After much time away, I have finally returned to continue my campaign and give up my goodies!

As promised, I searched and scrounged and compiled and collected, and soon two big bags were brimming with clothing anxiously awaiting new life in new homes. But once I got started, I just kept going, and have since donated at least three times my initial goal!

As the piles continued to grow, I was able to spread the love, and divvy up the goods to cater to the specific needs of a few wonderful organizations.

Due to your support, at least four bags of clothing went to the United Veterans Beacon House, a non-profit dedicated to improving the quality of life of veterans and their families.

A sassy and sophisticated assortment of professional attire went to the ladies of Dress for Success, a non-profit designed to facilitate the economic independence and career development of disadvantaged women.

The students of a struggling Brooklyn public high school were given a collection of clothes from my younger, cooler days.

And finally, the gorgeous creatures at the North Shore Animal League, a no-kill rescue and adoption shelter, received a big pile of sheets, towels, and blankets to keep them warm while they wait.

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Ta-da!

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A feeling of accomplishment

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Yay, I did it! (Thanks to Tiffany and Marion for holding my hand!)

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Today is the day - We have passed the $500 marker, so I'm giving blood as soon as classes are done! Thank you so much for your generosity so far! I am both very grateful and very scared (of needles). More to come soon.

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There is a blood drive coming to my school in one week - February 23rd! We're half way towards the $500 marker, so open up your wallets, and I'll open up my veins!

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The 2010 Campaign is up and running!! It's all very exciting! Last year's updates and emails involved personalized poems, lovely pictures, and the like. So stay tuned, and thank you so much for taking an interest and visiting the site! Your generosity is very much appreciated! Thank you!!

Rob wrote:

What is this Campaign that you speak of?

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