Comments on: Part 2: I Need Help

By: Leneita Fix

Leneita Fix — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:51:47 +0000

Also, do not forget that because you are a non-profit all donations are tax deductible.

On another note. I remember well the days of living on bags of white rice. Sometimes we too end up back in the place of the empty pantry. It is hard to ask for help. It is hard to admit our place of need. We spend so much time thinking that we have to go it alone and just let “God” take care of us. Finally, out of desperation we break down and ask. We feel pitiful. (Believe me I am totally speaking out of my own experience here.) But, it is never the case. Every time it gives those who really believe in us the opportunity to step up and step in and let us know that they love us and what we do. Every time it shows us that we are not going this alone even when our walk can feel lonely. God does take care of us. Sure he could dump a bucket of gold on our heads. But, most of the time it is the person who we think has nothing who gives us $5 that inspires us. It lets us know that others truly do care. It matters. What you do matters, who you are matters more. The foundation reflects who you are….

By: Andrew Marin

Andrew Marin — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:25:58 +0000

Jon – you hit both of those donation options right on the mark! I’ll be outlining my fundraising strategy and what I’m asking of people to give, in a post later this week. Much love!

By: Jon Trouten

Jon Trouten — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:17:39 +0000

You can click on the “Donate” button above and donate via credit card or paypal. You could probably also mail checks directly to the Marin Foundation (5241 N. Ashland Ave. 1st Floor; Chicago, IL 60640).

By: DD

DD — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:06:22 +0000

How should be donations be made … to whom … and where should they be sent?

I think if you ask people to partner with you at, say, $50 a month you will be pleasantly surprised at the generosity of hundreds of people who believe in what you are doing.

By: Person

Person — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:04:16 +0000

Hello Andrew. I’m enjoying reading these updates.

I just want to say that I don’t think The Marin Foundation is a horrible name, but now that you bring up those other points it may be good to change it. Ironically, the mission organization my parents are with is changing its name right now and they are changing it to a name which they feel is more reflective of what they do as a ministry. Perhaps then, if you were going to change the name, my suggestion is you can change it to something such as The Crossing the Gap Initiative or The Bridge Foundation or something else that puts an image in people’s minds of the kind of work you do. If you say generally what you do (I recommend including a verb if possible since verbs imply action), then it’s not obviously Christian or gay and just by the name people can get a little picture of what you are all about. But you don’t have to change the name, that’s up to you. However, if you did change the name, then that’s my suggestion.

By: Mrs T

Mrs T — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:04:50 +0000

Tha Marin Foundation is a good name. Marin Ministry sounds too religious, so this was a good compromise. It also probably was not used eslewhere. You don’t want to get sued for having the same name as another group.
The word Marin lends itself to the words mariner, marinate, marinade, marina, & Marinthon for running the race. Make sure you have a legal search done(or get a lawyer’s advice)about your name. I think the “Mariners” would be a cool name, but I bet someone else is using it!
OK, friends, any suggestions for this? It’s amazing how the Lord uses names & who He gives certain names to. Andrew got a good one that he can do something with. I had a horrible maiden name & have a weird(but cool) married name. God uses it all. WuHuuu!!

By: Matt Nightingale

Matt Nightingale — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:12:10 +0000

Thanks for continuing to share, Andrew. This is important work. I’m supporting you with prayer and $$. I’m going to write a blog post about it tonight too… Maybe I can help influence others on my little corner of the web.

By: Debbie Thurman

Debbie Thurman — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:48:03 +0000

“I never said anything about finances because, on top of what I said yesterday regarding my motives for putting bridge building first and not money, I was scared that if I let people know I was broke I would lose the voice and impact God gave me.”

Gee, it makes perfect sense that you would feel that way, Andrew. FWIW, I share the broke part with you. But you DID ask God not to make it easy. It’s like the old adage, never pray for patience.

God does not abandon those He has called. Step out in faith and put your foot into the Jordan. He will part the waters.