They announced they were switching back in 2018. I think the transition took a bit longer due to COVID, but it was a company decision. Nothing to do with the County plastic bag ban or supply chain issue.

My bf is Turkish and his city and family’s cities were destroyed. He shared TPF with me as he trusts this organization and it’s transparent about where they put the money. Please donate here and share this link with others. The people really need it, it’s so horrible. People are still trapped under buildings and calling out for help and it’s been more than 3 days with freezing temps. There’s still little to no supplies/limited access to these areas 😢 https://donate.tpfund.org/campaign/tpf-turkiye-earthquake/c465112

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https://diyanetamerica.org/events/help/

You realize even hypothetical “People’s republic of North Badguyistan” is populated primarily by women and children, right?

Vet the group, go with international relief agencies like the Red Cross, International Rescue Committee, etc. Thousands of people have died. People are not funding terrorism with well vetted organizations.

The area the earthquake and the aftershocks had greatest effect is largely populated by violent extremist organizations, i.e. ISIS. Please be aware a large percentage of any donation you give that makes it to Turkey/Syria will go to terrorism, not judging you for giving, just be aware of it.

Look for Turkish churches, embassy, office.

Could ask this group for local contact

Right! I was planning on doing both, but it doesn't seem like there's even a place around here to give stuff, so money it is! Thank you for the response!

Keep in mind relief organizations need money. Things are logistical burdens (transport, storage, sorting, sanitizing, distribution), where money lets them get what they need when they need it.

I get it, things just feel better. But money is the most useful.

You can call the cops if you want, they'll record the incident and go home, you still won't have your catalytic converter back.

Well, please tell me whom to call if mine ever gets stolen? Don't hog this info all to yourself.

Dope I'm in!

The cops have a good success rate on recovering stolen catalytic converters? That'd be news to me.

I love a good mushroom hunt. Rather the wrong time of the year for it though.

By a very small number of very bad companies.

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Down here in the deep blue seaaaa

Is foraging on the table though?

I promise murder is not an option for me.

Also on board for friendship as long as not getting murdered is an option.

N is for anytime and anywhere at all...

Not yet, as far as I know... lmao

U is for you and me…

We can be friends! As long as you’re not a murderer