Leathershop Fundraiser, asking for help

[Viles]

I think it's just a new generational thing. Many young adult and kids will just donate to help each other. I wish I had thought of this when the company I worked for went out of business. I wasn't able to find work for a year, not even walmart. Wife took two jobs, food stamps, repairing kid's clothing, ect. That sucked. Maybe not here but on facebk or something.

I don't think I could just donate having two kids. It would mean taking something away from them. Although if one of you guys who have been helping me so much already with my business were in trouble I would. Just no pizza, burgers, or beer for a weekend or two to budget it out. 

Edited August 27, 2021 by Viles

[Campleathergoods]

Just to clear the air as it seems some people here are embarrassed/offended That I would ask for help, Just to be clear the fundraiser is over and I met my goal of $4,500 in 11 days from friends/family and supporters of my small business. I am the sole owner crafter at Camp Leather Goods. 

On 8/27/2021 at 7:41 AM, mike02130 said:

A salesman that comes to your door is working for his money.  I think this guy is just plain sleazy asking for money on this forum.  If he were a war veteran with a disability I would be happy to support him.  As far as "just moving on", it's like a gruesome car wreck that one just has to take a look.

My company is disabled veteran owned to make that clear to this guy. I served 5 years active duty US Navy Law Enforcement/Anti- terrorism and 2 years reserves. I only say that as clearly mike02130 clearly hasn't looked at my website, instead just chose to get agro and start slamming keys on his keyboard. I also offer a veterans discount on my website for my fellow veteran and active duty brothers and sisters.

For anyone who chose to look at my fundraiser page, would have seen that I was rewarding funders with product from my shop for different pledge amounts. I feel that is far from "sleazy and begging."

I do appreciate the support from those that stood up for my fundraiser, and they are right, if its not for you...then don't donate, I never asked for anything more.

So call me what you will, that's fine. I will continue to move forward with my business offering the best products I can at affordable prices for everyone. 

Take Care.

 

Edited September 1, 2021 by Campleathergoods
forgot pic

[mike02130]

Oh, so now you tell us?  No more click bait?

[Campleathergoods]

1 minute ago, mike02130 said:

Oh, so now you tell us?  No more click bait?

I'm sorry Mike, do you think Veterans go around toting their medical status? come on man. You are better than this, aren't you?

[jtillery]

2 minutes ago, Campleathergoods said:

I'm sorry Mike, do you think Veterans go around toting their medical status? come on man. You are better than this, aren't you?

He didnt tote his medical status, he directly responded to someone. If yall didnt want to fund him, fine. You didnt have to. Never hurts to ask, he asked. But dont bash him for it. 

[JayEhl]

17 hours ago, Campleathergoods said:

Just to be clear the fundraiser is over and I met my goal of $4,500 in 11 days from friends/family and supporters of my small business. I am the sole owner crafter at Camp Leather Goods. 

You go, dude!  Good on you! 

[Campleathergoods]

54 minutes ago, JayEhl said:

You go, dude!  Good on you! 

Thanks man! some people....

[LatigoAmigo]

Good luck going forward.

[Campleathergoods]

On 9/2/2021 at 12:11 AM, LatigoAmigo said:

Good luck going forward.

Well Thank You!