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Saint Andrew's Day in Scotland, and a chance to help our community members [1]

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Date: 2022-11-30

Helping Humpday was one of the gifts created for us by bfitzinAR. It was taken over by DixieCollie, who also left unexpectedly. It’s still here, a place where Kossacks can share and show caring.

This is a reminder that December is a month where the space between social security checks stretches an extra week. Expect that people will be needing a little more this time.

Some of our own community members aren’t doing as well. The needs list has gained and lost a person or two over the last week. One member posted and had the need filled within a day, so that request didn’t even make it to the weekly list. Others are still here, still worried about how they will manage. Take a look, see if there’s a person or two who you feel you can help.

These community members need a little push to get over a hump. Maybe it’s an unexpected medical bill. Maybe there’s a life situation that has come up and requires resources beyond regular income. Maybe they just got behind and need help getting their footing again. For whatever reason they need help, Wednesdays are the day the Street Prophets diary focuses on those needs. Maybe you’ve skipped over this weekly diary, thinking the little you can give won’t make a difference. But you don’t have to meet a person’s entire need. If we all join together, the small amounts each person can contribute will add up to enough to make a difference in someone’s life. Even $2 or $5 or $10, when added to the mickle that others give, can be all that it takes.

Seriously, if you haven’t looked through the Kos Katalogue recently, do that now. Even if you don’t know you’re looking for something, it’s in here. I buy almost nothing beyond food and pet food, but I found a thing or two that I know I’m going to have to gift to someone this holiday season. It seems life is catching up with some of our people. We’ve had some progress; we’ve had more requests. Others have had significant help, but they still need a push to get through to the end. Harp Player’s mother is now COVID+. Others on the list are still in real need. As you see, they still need help. When sending via PayPal, be sure to select “Send to family/friend” to avoid fees on either end. Be aware, both donor and recipient, that GFM not only charges fees, but also money received through that platform is treated as taxable income. If you are requesting help through GFM, also be aware that there can be delays in accessing the money. These people are our own. Please do what you can. If helping financially isn’t the right choice for you at this time, you can still help. Tip and rec the diary so it stays visible. Share on social media: Twitter, Facebook, whatever platform you use, to bring the attention of others outside our daily readers. And offer words of encouragement to people who are struggling. It can be scary to be struggling, and it can feel lonely. This can happen to any of us. Today it isn’t me in need. If it isn’t you, either, please see what you can do to help.

30 November is also Saint Andrew’s Day in Scotland and in countries with a strong Scottish cultural presence. Saint Andrew’s Day is the start of the winter holidays, followed by Hogmanay and Burns Night. The Cross of Saint Andrew is the only emblem on the Scottish saltire. (Americans like me pronounce it “salt-EER” but my Scottish friends all say “salt-IYR”.) It’s kind of buried in the Union Jack but it peeks out from the background.

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