Panties Needed At Shelters

[Camille]

Not so in Boston. Everyone is screened regardless of what they do there.

Have a great night all xxx

[BrynnLaraby]

WTF- I have never been asked by someone when I am donating goods what it is that I do, and if I were asked, I would tell them what my full time career actually is. It is not this.

Often times it is better to actually donate the items, then it is money, as not for profits can and many times do in fact pay their paid employee’s very well with many of the executives earning upwards of 6 figures a year, while having fund raisers to raise funds for the everyday operations as well as grants from the Government.

When you pick up the items yourself, you then have a little control in making sure that the items are given to those that need them, instead of someone’s salary.

BTW, I wasn’t insisting on reading what I wanted to read, I read what you wrote. The posting was a simple one, allowing everyone to know what is needed at shelters that are often overlooked.

Maybe it was an attempt at humor on your part, but the reality is, there are many ladies in this industry that have first-hand seen the inside of a shelter as a shelters client and know the truth about what type of circumstances that many women are in when they do cross the line into the “hobby”.

One of the highest rates of suicide according to occupation is psychiatrist, now while I am not saying that we are on the same level as psychiatrist, we do deal with many different personalities, and many times act as an ear for multiple people daily, with no real place to turn to. Not to mention all the other risk involved, especially when doing so out of extreme desperation.

To even to suggest to someone in a delicate state to attempt to do this is ludicrous.

P.S. Believe me, those in the shelters, see and appreciate more the kind gifts from a stranger, then they do cash that is often not even dribbled down to them, except in the form of shelter and food – which is done with the money from planned fundraisers and grants.

[WTF]

Originally Posted by BrynnLaraby

When you pick up the items yourself, you then have a little control in making sure that the items are given to those that need them, instead of someone’s salary.

BTW, I wasn’t insisting on reading what I wanted to read, I read what you wrote. The posting was a simple one, allowing everyone to know what is needed at shelters that are often overlooked.

Maybe it was an attempt at humor on your part, but the reality is, there are many ladies in this industry that have first-hand seen the inside of a shelter as a shelters client and know the truth about what type of circumstances that many women are in when they do cross the line into the “hobby”.

One of the highest rates of suicide according to occupation is psychiatrist, now while I am not saying that we are on the same level as psychiatrist, we do deal with many different personalities, and many times act as an ear for multiple people daily, with no real place to turn to. Not to mention all the other risk involved, especially when doing so out of extreme desperation.

To even to suggest to someone in a delicate state to attempt to do this is ludicrous.

P.S. Believe me, those in the shelters, see and appreciate more the kind gifts from a stranger, then they do cash that is often not even dribbled down to them, except in the form of shelter and food – which is done with the money from planned fundraisers and grants.

You make it sound as if the real pimps are the people that run the shelters! Maybe that’s so , I don't know. I take the easy way out and donate money, once you get on those list you never get off. I guess I could steal shampoo and soap for them but somehow that does not seem right to me. I would whip my kids ass if I caught them doing it.

Next you make it sound as if I suggested some horrid occupation as soon as they walk in the door. If you and others made it through a shelter and then escorting , why can't others? I have know many a college student that did it out of desperation for money. I know very few escorts who do it for the hell of it or for free. In fact I am not sure if I know any.

[Fancyinheels]

Originally Posted by atlcomedy

I think the screening will vary greatly with the organization & level of involvement.

If you wanna serve lunch or build a playground etc. many places are happy to have you day of; no questions asked.

Anything involving kids and one-on-one interaction will be heavily screened....

Don't forget the critters. Animal charities that I've been involved in are happy to have your time, your money, or just donations of pet food and bedding.

Everyone should do or contribute what they are comfortable with, not out of guilt or social pressure, but simply because they want to make things a wee bit better.

[NinaBrooke]

Originally Posted by Fancyinheels

Don't forget the critters. Animal charities that I've been involved in are happy to have your time, your money, or just donations of pet food and bedding.

Everyone should do or contribute what they are comfortable with, not out of guilt or social pressure, but simply because they want to make things a wee bit better.

I agree. I am very much involved in animal caretaking....:-((( poor thingies......

[NinaBrooke]

Originally Posted by Camille

I am in total agreement that those that have the time can contribute something of longer value than useful but short term commodities that get them by. For the last 2 years, I have worked on Christmas Eve and Christmas day at a shelter in Boston. Rather than sit on my arse alone, it was both fun and helpful to go and hang out and prep dinner for those that would otherwise be alone without food. It's a very humbling experience. I go once a month as part of a small group of us that help out with resumes etc for those that are ready to move into more permanent housing. I've taken a couple of this folks to interviews and waited forthem after. It's a small show of support but it's shitty going to your first interview and not having anyone to really talk to about it after. I doubt I could spend more time there but I'm aware they need it. It was actually via the shelter that I got involved with another organization that helps children that have been bullied (as well as those that bully) who get the bulk of any free time I have. All that said, EVERYTHING helps...be it panties, soap or time. Don't under estimate the value of any of it...it really does all go to good use.

C x

Hi Camille,
I have deepest and profound respect for what you are doing! I think its great!