New? Join now!


 

About Pledges

The Wizard
offline

Posted by The Wizard

on May 9, 2006

(last modified on May 9, 2006)

Yesterday Cheri posted the question “… why do people get pledges and other don’t”. I was rather surprised by this question. I was hoping that my explanation “What is a pledge?” is clear enough and the members will easily get the idea how the pledge system could be used. Apparently, that is not the case, so I will try now to elaborate on the subject.

Perhaps, I should start with the basics – what in fact is Aidpage? Aidpage is a widely popular community place where people meet each other, talk about variety of subjects, express and define themselves, seek help if they are in need, and help each other with advice, things, money or any other way they could figure. In other words – Aidpage could be regarded as a self-helping tool where people aid people as Emil wrote in his “What is Aidpage”.

Yes! We do believe that there are many compassioned people that would extend a helping hand if they know that someone is in trouble. By creating Aidpage and letting everyone to self-express we are trying to accomplish exactly this goal – let the people that can help know, what help is actually needed. That is why we are offering Aidpage free to everybody even though its creation and maintenance costs millions. We are happy to see that Aidpage is developing into a live “bottom up” reflective map of real life social problems.

Keeping in mind all this, we created the pledge system on Aidpage as an additional tool for organized help - to used for tasks that cannot be accomplished by a single person. However, it could be used for variety of endeavors regardless how small or large they are. We have created a multifunctional tool - you will decide how to apply it.

Everybody can start a pledge and try to organize a group of people to accomplish a certain task. That includes pledges started by the beneficiary him/herself. If the members would like to be a part of the solution of the proposed task (cause), they will sign up.

The pledges could be monetary and non-monetary. The monetary type is rather clear – certain amount of money is needed for a cause and the pledge system is used as a fundraising tool. The non-monetary type – simply a tool for organizing groups of people to do something. Do what? Use your imagination… Think about it - the possibilities are virtually unlimited. Just a few examples:

  • I will stop smocking only if XXX other people do the same.
  • I will not use my car Mondays for 6 months if XXX other people do the same.
  • I will donate my old PC to the local school if XXX other people do the same.
  • I will write a letter about “this and that” to the President if XXX other people do the same.

Get organized.
Be active.
Help and be helped.

There are no “they” – just us. If we don’t help each other, nobody else will.

--

If something about the pledges is still not clear, please, post a comment on this page.

 

Categories: AidPage, Inc., aid, aidpledge, pledge, Help, selfhep, The Wizard, Co-founder, President
^ top

Comments... (5)



Click here to add video (YouTube, Google, Yahoo or Vbox)
Bill16
offline
5. Bill16 posted on Apr 2, 2007

Well I have tried all the sugestions you all offered, but no luck. Everyone says either sell or wait until they foreclose and go into a Chap 7. I guess I really can't beleive I am going to lose my house for doing my Volunteer time in service.

ekikaseven
offline
4. ekikaseven posted on Jan 27, 2007

Bill, Try some of the 'realtors' in your area. Sometime (the good ones) KNOW of different programs that the average 'lay' person does not know of. Also, have you talked to JAG on base? Good luck.

Bill16
offline
3. Bill16 posted on Jan 27, 2007

OK I'm gonna try this and see if anyone knows something I don't. I am in the Guard, I had a great paying job until I went to Ft Rucker for WOC School the to WOBC school in Ft Lee.5 months away from my job. I called my employer to tell him I would be back to work in a couple weeks. But he told me not to bother because they already hired someone to replace me. So Ia sked him if he could put that in writing and send it to me, he said yes. I figured if he did I had a case.He never did, he probably found out what he did was against the law. So here I am with a house note of 2000.00 a month. Thank GOD the military found a way to get me on Active Duty. So now all I could do is jump into a Chapt 13 so save from losing my house. Then I fell for the old AMERIQUEST SCAM. get out of the the 13 and we will work with you.NOT!!!! Now i am worried any day I will get the served the foreclosure.I have heard that if I can find someone that will but the house and rent it to me for a year to reestablish I could go back and use my VA loan. OK so who do I ask if I don't have any rich relatives or friends? Anybody have any Ideas please let me know? Bill

Herbert Lubitz
offline
2. Herbert Lubitz posted on Oct 5, 2006

I live in Canton PA, and trying to find a way to buy our first home. I can get the mortgage OK but the closing and out of pocket expenses are a problem since we are on disability income and cant find the help we need. We found a Home for $58000 and need $2000 for out of pocket expenses. If any one can help us out it would be a Godsend to us. May God Bless you, Herbert Lubitz

Taz1
offline
1. Taz1 posted on Sep 28, 2006

Helo, I am new into this so i hope you would understand if i dont get it right

^ top

 

Aidpage Income Distribution (AID) Program!
----------------

^ top

People in this space (198)

People getting posts by email (0)
Emil
online
ekikaseven
offline
savestheday
offline
soulight
offline
Elaine of TSA
offline
Roseb441702
offline
Brighan
offline
^ top

Search

^ top

Recent visitors...

offline

0 minutes ago

barber
offline

on Feb 8, 2008

Emil
offline

on Oct 4, 2007

Carebear Hart
offline

on Sep 12, 2007

lynn24
offline

on Aug 17, 2007


^ top

Categories...

Aidpage group discussing "donor"...
Feel free to participate in this public group space. Two easy ways to do this: Add a comment or a question here - on this page... or on any other page in this space. Or, if you want to start a sepa...see full post
Aidpage group discussing "giving"...
Feel free to participate in this public group space. Two easy ways to do this: Add a comment or a question here - on this page... or on any other page in this space. Or, if you want to start a separ...see full post
Aidpage group discussing "compassion"...
Feel free to participate in this public group space. Two easy ways to do this: Add a comment or a question here - on this page... or on any other page in this space. Or, if you want to start a separ...see full post
Aidpage group discussing "direct philanthropy"...
Feel free to participate in this public group space. Two easy ways to do this: Add a comment or a question here - on this page... or on any other page in this space. Or, if you want to start a separ...see full post
Aidpage group discussing "pledge"...
Feel free to participate in this public group space. Two easy ways to do this: Add a comment or a question here - on this page... or on any other page in this space. Or, if you want to start a separ...see full post
How Does Aidpage Work
If you need help... Sign up here on Aidpage - free, takes about 10 seconds, don't need an email. Post a new message with pictures and information about your current situation and your needs - it's eas...see full post
VincentsMommy2006
Here since: Feb 15, 2007
Female, 20
Office Manager
Daytona Beach, Florida, USA
Ok. I am going through a tough time and would like to know if I can get some information from some of you. I am a 19 yo. single mother, of a beautiful baby boy. I recently got out of an abusive relati...see full post
Vanessa1
Here since: Jan 31, 2007
Female, 23
out of work
Johnston City, Illinois, USA
Languages: English
I need your help in getting my unborn son his surgery. he will be due May23rd of 2007. he has a diaphragmatic hernia. This is were is liver, stomach,and intestines are up in his just preventing his lu...see full post
Shezablonde
Here since: Nov 2, 2006
Female, 56
Multi talented incredible child of the Most High God.
Florida, USA
Languages: ENGLISH
Hi, anyone gotten a miracle lately? Even the smallest ones might encourage someone else!...see full post
biz
Here since: Jul 9, 2007
Female, 39
Medical Transcriptionist
Texas, USA
Languages: english
Hi I am a working mom with 3 beautiful children, one of which has Asperger syndrome, which is a form of Autisim. I work from home doing medical transcription and also homeschool my child with Asperger...see full post
Comment: OK, here's the deal. I have...
Note: This aidpage was started as a comment on "How Does Aidpage Work"OK, here's the deal. I have fallen behind on bills due to a custody disupute. I do alright as far as income but my credit is not u...see full post
Comment: I need help for my 20 year...
Note: This aidpage was started as a comment on "How Does Aidpage Work"I need help for my 20 year old daughter. She is such a good person; and really pretty. Her problem is her teeth. She was born with...see full post
Comment: I am a single mother of 3...
Note: This aidpage was started as a comment on "How Does Aidpage Work"I am a single mother of 3 boys. I went thru a nasty divorce that put me into extreme debt. I need assistance to save my home from ...see full post
Comment: Hey, everyone HEEEELLLLPPPP...
Note: This aidpage was started as a comment on "Comment: MY NAME IS NICOLE AND I'M..."...see full post
Comment: trying to find a dentist who...
Note: This aidpage was started as a comment on "How Does Aidpage Work"trying to find a dentist who is willing to work any any way to help me get my teeth fixed, it is to the point where I am in consta...see full post
See more related to:
^ top

Who's most interested...

Total visits here: 2,950

offline

2,809 visits

sshea1
offline

12 visits

jade
offline

11 visits

Help us move
offline

11 visits

giving up hope
offline

10 visits


^ top
transparent
Custom color #:
close
Move up Move right Move down Move left
Set Show more as default view Set Show less as default view