[Comfortablydumb] Fwd: Ernestine Anderson needs a little help

[hollyh58 at comcast.net]

well don't count on me for donations.  I can barely make my own rent and I work three jobs.  What I wonder is how she got behind on a mortgage that's been in her family since the 1940s?  How many mortgages were taken out on that house?  I don't know if she had medical issues and had to borrow against it or what.  That wasn't specified.  I didn't even know she was from here.  Seattle has spawned a few legends, hasn't it?
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From: "poplust.com" <poplust at poplust.com>
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> Begin forwarded message:
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> > Dear Jazz Friends,
> >
> > The legendary jazz vocalist Ernestine Anderson is having a bit of  
> > trouble, and needs some community help. Her home is in jeopardy,  
> > and all of Seattle (and beyond) is rallying to pitch in. Please see  
> > the stories below for the complete picture. You can also look for  
> > TV features this evening on local Seattle News (4, 5, or 7), as I  
> > hear there are two TV crews doing interviews at her house.
> >
> > She's been of great inspiration to musicians and fans, and I've  
> > been fortunate to perform with her as much as I have. She is a true  
> > legend, and still making great music.
> >
> > So far I've heard of further help and involvement form the Urban  
> > League and Grammy Foundation's "MusiCares" - and some concerned  
> > citizens organizing her affairs.
> >
> > Donations are currently being taken at Bank of America's "Ernestine  
> > Anderson Fund"
> >
> > Seattle P.I. story by Robert Jamieson Jr:
> > http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/jamieson/368189_robert24x.html? 
> > source=mypi
> >
> > E-mail:
> >> Dear Friends - We hear stories daily of people who are being  
> >> forced to foreclose on their homes and it is truly heartbreaking.  
> >> Recently, celebrities such as Ed McMahon and Evander Holyfield are  
> >> in foreclosure.  Unfortunately, that is a reality for many in this  
> >> troubled economy and now, it has affected our own living legend,  
> >> the incomparable Ernestine Anderson who is a four-time Grammy  
> >> Nominee.  We are reaching out and seeking support to help Ms.  
> >> Anderson save her home, where her family has lived since 1946, in  
> >> Seattle's Central District. Any financial contribution to avoid  
> >> this misfortune will gladly be accepted. An account has been set- 
> >> up for her at Bank of America in Washington State under the name  
> >> of "The Ernestine Anderson Fund". You can go to any Bank of  
> >> America to make a donation to this fund. People who live outside  
> >> of Washington State may also make a donation at Bank of America.  
> >> Please let them know to reference Bank of America - Washington  
> >> State for “The Ernestine Anderson Fund”.
> >>
> >> Ms. Anderson has exhausted all resources and she has until June  
> >> 30th to raise at least $45,000 or her family home will be  
> >> foreclosed. Any additional money raised will be used to assist Ms.  
> >> Anderson to offset the existing mortgage of this property which  
> >> will give her peace of mind in the future. Without our financial  
> >> support, her home is scheduled to be auctioned off on July 11th.  
> >> We appeal to everyone who has been touched by Ms. Anderson's  
> >> artistry, to join us in this effort. As 2008 marks Ms. Anderson's  
> >> 80th birthday - a true milestone, we hope that as a community we  
> >> can rally and give back for all the gifts she has bestowed on so  
> >> many.
> >>
> >> Please feel free to forward this email to anyone and everyone who  
> >> is willing to help. We need everyone’s support now as the clock is  
> >> ticking.
> >
> >
> > Thanks for being great fans and friends,
> >
> >
> > Greg Williamson
> > Pony Boy Records - Jazz and Swing
> > greg at ponyboyrecords.com
> > ph/fax:  206.522.2210
> > http://www.ponyboyrecords.com
> 
> 


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