Posted on Sunday, October 9, 2016 by
Michael •
“I would like to add my support to FPF’s outreach for membership donations. Who doesn’t read it avidly every single time? Who has not felt an expanded and enriched sense of community through its pages? Front Porch Forum makes us into a family, one who gives and shares, asks and finds, communicates and discusses issues that concern us. How many of us have been given just what we needed for free, many times over? Whose desire for recommendations has not been fulfilled by some caring neighbor? Who has not experienced the gratification that comes of giving something no longer wanted to someone who desperately needs it? This rich experiment in active, compassionate community has changed us for the better. And I believe FPF deserves our active gratitude: that is, membership funds. They have asked for no specific amount. Just think of the money you haven’t spent because you got something for free! That money could circle back to the source. I am glad to be a Supporting Member of Front Porch Forum, and am infinitely grateful for the sense of belonging and communal friendship and care that it brings to me over and over again.”
• Tami, Montpelier FPF
“I read Front Porch Forum everyday and I post a few times a year. I just made an annual donation to support its existence. If you also read FPF, and particularly if you post on it, please make a donation so it will continue to provide the service we enjoy.”
• Rachel, Morrisville FPF
“I just became a supporting member of Front Porch Forum (again)! Front Porch Forum is one of the best values around for local information. It’s a great institution in the Vermont tradition, a homespun digital business providing great service to its neighbors. If you can, help out at http://frontporchforum.com/supporting-members. Spread the word to your neighbors to try out the forum. It’s a great way to build neighborhood community. And thanks to the great Front Porch Forum team for this great resource.”
• Gary, Colchester FPF
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