This seems like a great idea.

December 12, 2001 4:26 PM

This seems like a great idea. Bobupndown.com started this project that is aimed at little, local charities that may have suffered cash drain because of the unprecedented [and important] WTC giving. Shel's concept is to donate your penny jar, which is just sitting there, anyway, to a little charity in your town. It's a chance to plug your favorite little charity, too, cuz he lists them all on his site. Shel is going to match 5% of the pledges, plus throw in his own penny jar. ... Anyway, check it out. It seems like a really great way to spread a little holiday jingle around.
posted by jillmatrix (1 comment total)

I've often wondered whether the donations to WTC-related charities were in addition to or in place of normal charity giving. Apparently in place of.
posted by fidelity at 6:04 AM on December 13, 2001