'Anonymous Friend' gives $100 million to town, 46 local charities »
Posted By DiffeeOnline 11 months ago in Business & Finance"Anonymous Friend" gives $100 million to Erie, divided among 46 charities. Food bank, women's center, a group for the blind, 3 universities getting money. President of the Erie Community Foundation vowing to keep donor secret. "What a godsend for some of these agencies," says a community resident.
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CactusAnnie11 months ago
Great story Diffee!
Seems like this is becoming more common, from what I have been noticing.
There seems to be a more generous streak coming from the proverbial "have nots", born without, who have realized the American dream. Folks like Oprah Winfrey, Bill Gates, Warren Buffet, etc. And now "Anonymous Friend".
Wonderful heartwarming story!
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stephen-johnson11 months ago
"Now THAT's an amazing show of giving and kindness"
Agreed. And the people in that neck of the woods can certainly use the help. Christmas came early for them this year
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ETproductions11 months ago
Heartwarming to know that the Christmas spirit is alive and well. Thanks, DiffeeOnline for sharing the story.
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jimdoze11 months ago
This is a story of someone who was free to earn a lot of money and free to exercise choice as to its disposition. Would the overall effect on the human spirit (of that person and of that community) have been the same if the government had confiscated the money by force of law and then turned it over to that community?
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jimdoze11 months ago
You are assuming, of course, that all anonymous did was take cash from all those poor people and not offer a good or service or employment in return. Heck, he might have even invented something or solved a logistical or organization problem that improved their lives and those of countless others.
Your proposed "government scheme" produces nothing, has no chance of spawning inventions which may improve lives and, ultimately, spiritually impoverishes both the lives of the forced donor and the lives of the donees.
On the bright side, it might have gotten some votes for the political architect of the scheme.
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joeblowe11 months ago
You know, instead of making a lot of people a little happy, that donor could have made ONE person EXTREMELY happy (Me, natch') - and could have done it for -oh... 10% of that cost. Boy, sometimes people are just STUPID! {;>D)=
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NelsonR11 months ago
If only the rich obnoxious would take a cue from this generous donor. He/she should have been a role model for others throughout his life.
Here's a tip, when you pass to the unknown leave some money to your children but not enough for them to live lazily and slovenly.
Secondly, while you live enjoy the pleasure and satisfaction of helping others, you will live a more fruitful existence and your god will acknowledge your generosity.
Thirdly, You cannot take it with you but if you found a way, call me.
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angelitobcn11 months ago
It's fantastic! I am glad to see there are still some people with such a huge heart.
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david_nwpa11 months ago
I live 15 miles south of Erie, PA. This is a heartwarming story that has made the news in town for the last month. It is definitely a shot in the arm for the charities that will receive the money. Best of all, the charities keep most of the money in the local area, so ultimately businesses will benefit too. We need more donors like that.
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VulgarCelebrity711 months ago
...."and in 'other news'....AAA has a New Senior Program for
REVERSE MORTGAGE LENDING in cunjunction with QVC!
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RamTruck11 months ago
Hey There if you have so much money you could pass some this way as I could use a little help. With my medical condition
signed RamTruck
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