Thread by @grumpygrumpyowl

UPDATE from @nathanpboston re: effort to get induction cooktops to those in the Merrimack Valley. The GoFundMe will be kept open as it's imperative that people have a way to take care of basic household tasks. 100% of the money is going to cooktops and shipping charges 1/
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Nathan is also still looking for new or used pots and pans (with lids, hopefully) that can be used with the cooktops. You can test a pot by holding a magnet near the bottom. If the magnet sticks, it's good for induction! 2/ #mapoli
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From Nathan: "Hi all! We've blown past our $5k goal and are now at $6,158! [edit: now it's $6449!] Now our two biggest challenges: securing inventory, and connecting with households. As of today, 5 homes are able to cook that weren't" 3/ #mapoli
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"...by tomorrow lunch 2 more homes will be able to cook and heat water. After many attempts to reach @IKEAUSA, we succeeded this evening in placing an order for 100 Tillreda units, which will come in 3 waves..." 4/ #mapoli
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"... starting with 54 units arriving between 9/23 and 9/25, and the remaining 46 arriving Oct 5. I so wish we could have them sooner and into homes! Meanwhile, today we placed an additional on-line order for 20 units and a further 29 units to arrive this Friday."
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"...All said, this campaign will have placed a total of 156 induction units in homes in the Merrimack Valley. Now we are doing all we can to get the word to get out to needing households! Pls help spread the word!"
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The GoFundMe will be kept open as it's imperative ppl have a way to take care of basic household tasks. 100% of $ is going to cooktops/shipping charges. Pls share this link, tagging the press to get out the message that relief is available for free #mapoli
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Oh, wow, the total donated went up $500 in the time it took me to write the twitter thread!
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@threadreaderapp unroll pls

UPDATE: Project Induction Cooktops! @nathanpboston "Last night @zeynebmagavi & I delivered 5 units to homes in the MV. I wish you could've seen the look on folks' faces when they knew they could cook again. They're so thankful for your 💙 of gold!" $8299 donated & rising #mapoli

$8299 donated & rising. I have purchased 5 cooktops from Amazon to arrive at Nathan's house tonight. Getting paid back immediately. This is how people will get the cooktops... technology, social media coordination, email, texting. It's amazing and wonderful. #MVGasFires

Updates have been coming fast/furious in the past few days. Volunteers from Gas Leaks Allies & @MothersOutFront are out in force, delivering induction cooktops to those who need them #MVGasFire Pls read at the link for more info:
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RELATED:

https://twitter.com/grumpygrumpyowl/status/1043540369256910852

OPPORTUNITY TO HELP: we've been hearing that the #mvgasfire area food pantries are really hurting right now Any money that can be given to help would be greatly appreciated. You can donate NOW here:
lazarushouse.org
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Updates! A huge amount of activity went on this weekend with the delivery of 1800w induction cooktops/pots/pans to those in need in Lawrence, MA after the Merrimack Valley gas explosions. The National Guard handed out hot plates that have low wattage (100w on one burner and ...

... 500w on the other) so it appears they may be more frustrating than a problem solver. The bigger issue is heat for the Fall and winter, but that's a whole other post. Please see the updates at the link below, the most recent one being here: gofundme.com/clean-cooking-…