Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1744576)

Thank you.

And I think the OP needs to think that a terrible economic situation is brewing and churning and as I said before it will probably get worse. It is even possible that people's company pensions may disappear. I think it wise in times of uncertainty to save your money and keep your money. Those needing it may be your own kin.

Originally Posted by DianeM (Post 1744660)

You have not taken into consideration that if people in TV are that well off they will not receive stimulus checks. Not fond of people who reach into my pocket. Hard NO for me.

Originally Posted by 72lions (Post 1744673)

Anyone wit gross income less than 75k gets a check regardless if assets. No one wants to get into your pocket. Think church, Salvation Army, etc.

Originally Posted by DianeM (Post 1744590)

Perfectly well said.

Originally Posted by 72lions (Post 1744438)

Here’s an idea. Let The Villages lead the way in supporting those in need. Here’s how:

Assume 100,000 Villagers will receive $1,200. That’s $120 MILLION. Now, assume most don’t really NEED this money and 1 out if every 4 would part with it.

Let’s set up a Villages Community Foundation registered with the IRS and the State as a bone fide charitable organization.

Take the money - as much as $30 million and start providing gifts, grants and/or loans to our less fortunate workers and business owners as needed.

Who knows, maybe the Morse extended family could throw in a large contribution (tax deductible ) for good measure.

THIS IS NOT A JOKE. I AM VERY SERIOUS.

If you agree, simply post your support now. If you believe you could offer meaningful ideas and would like to help in some way, send me an email and I will start a group.

We owe something to the cashiers, restaurant workers, shop owners and their employees and others who make this a great community.

Thanks for reading.

Dale Smith
Village of Collier
VillagesCFoundation@gmail.com

Originally Posted by rustyp (Post 1744711)

Actually the more I contemplate this why do we need a middle man - I'm feeling good about my own plan of doing things like the next haircut I get I will pay double or triple since a I missed one. I have no problem in being a secret santa. I have no problem giving to organizations already in existence like community chest. Plus your answer to my question was how do I get to be on the board did not get answered duck duck goose. You have already put yourself in charge. Didn't even ask me my credentials. I'm out. If I were the Morse's I would be very silent at this time. How do you know they are not secret santas?

Originally Posted by Number 10 GI (Post 1744693)

What will be the requirements for someone to receive monetary aid? Who is going to establish these requirements? How are you going to vet the applicants to insure they aren't running a scam? Who is goin going to vet the people running the organization? Who is going to pay for all the filings for this organization? What will it cost to do the filing? Is there going to be a public record for everyone to review on who got money and how much? How long is it going to take before the organization is legal and begin operation? Way too many questions that need answering.

Originally Posted by Number 10 GI (Post 1744680)

If you are wanting to help people you don't need any village organization to do it for you. There are all kinds of charity organizations in the towns around the villages that will gladly take any donation you wish to make. Take your pick.

Originally Posted by 72lions (Post 1744733)

Sure, but are they specifically concerned about the service workers who until now drove 20+ miles to serve our every need until now. Restaurants are running on skeleton staff. Most are unemployed. Just yesterday, I needed to be in Office Depot. Their staff now numbers 3.