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Spotlight on nominee Parents Against Tip-overs

Nominee Parents Against Tip-Overs

Next in our series of posts about new Charitocracy nominees, we have nominee Parents Against Tip-overs, nominated by donor mom2angel, a dear friend who was personally affected by this little-known hazard in the worst way imaginable for any parent. Parents Against Tip-overs (PAT) increase the awareness and prevention of TV and furniture tip-over injuries and deaths. You can find their web site here.

A few words on Charitocracy

If you're late to the party, here's how it works. Donors pool their monthly contributions, as little as $1. The cause with the most votes each month wins the pot. No matter how much or how little you contribute, each donor at Charitocracy gets one vote. This is where charity meets democracy.

But as you may have heard, Charitocracy rides off into the sunset at the end of 2023. Regardless, keep voting each month until New Year's Eve. Our monthly grants will get bigger and bigger throughout the year!

About nominee Parents Against Tip-overs

SUPPORT. EDUCATE. CHANGE.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to increase the awareness and prevention of TV and furniture tip-over injuries and deaths.

WHO WE ARE

Parents Against Tip-Overs (PAT) was originally founded in 2018 by a group of parents from across the nation who had all lost a child to a furniture tip-over incident. Following their personal tragedies, many of our founding parents had tried for years to educate the public on the importance of anchoring furniture to the wall, as well as advocate for stronger safety standards for clothing storage units. The progress that was made from these efforts was minimal and incredibly slow.

In 2008, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission began reporting annual tip-over statistics. The CPSC reported 52 known tip-over fatalities in 2011, which was the peak year for tip-overs. By 2015, the CPSC launched their Anchor It! Campaign aimed to educate the public on the need for anchoring furniture. In the last decade, TV tip-overs fatalities have greatly diminished while furniture tip-overs remain a problem. Over 85% of furniture tip-over fatalities involve children, and thousands of children are sent to the ER every year from tip-over related injuries. In 2022, Parents Against Tip-Overs, Inc. became a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, with the vision of becoming the top national resource for tip-over prevention.

STURDY ACT - BILL H.R.1314/S.3232

The STURDY Act would require the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to create a mandatory safety standard for all dressers and clothing storage units manufactured or sold in the U.S. Currently, there is no mandatory standard, and the existing voluntary standard is insufficient.

Contact your Senators and Representative today, and ask them to cosponsor this life-saving bill.

JAN SCHAKOWSKY & STURDY ACT

Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky introduced the Stop Tip-Overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth Act of 2021. Tipping furniture presents a serious risk of injury and death to children. Current voluntary furniture stability standards are inadequate, and unstable furniture continues to be a top hidden household hazard. Find out more.

So please visit the page of nominee Parents Against Tip-overs to vote for, like, or discuss this cause! And now please watch PAT parents describe how the STURDY Act could have saved their children's lives, and hundreds of others.

April 2023 winner Doctors Without Borders

Charitocracy's 80th check to April winner Doctors Without Borders for $1300

We have good news about April winner Doctors Without Borders, right after this important update...

Charitocracy's Final Season: S8E4

In case you've missed my recent blog or social media posts, this is the fourth of Charitocracy's last 12 grants. We stopped taking new donations and cancelled all recurring donations in January. But we still have an exciting 2023 ahead because we'll be spending down our reserves. Each monthly pot will be bigger than the previous!

April 2023 winner Doctors Without Borders

Yesterday we named Charitocracy's 80th (!!) monthly winner. Congratulations to Doctors Without Borders, nominated by donor carolinatim. They care for people affected by conflict, disease outbreaks, and disasters in more than 70 countries. You can find their website here.

Now check out this CNN news report covering the obstacles Doctors Without Borders are currently experiencing treating the wounded, mostly civilians, in Khartoum. Then feel good about your part in our collective $1300 grant to support their difficult ongoing work in Sudan and around the world.

Have a great May, and be sure to log into Charitocracy to update your votes or nominate a new cause!

February 2023 winner Türkiye Earthquake Relief Fund

Charitocracy's 78th check to February winner Türkiye Earthquake Relief Fund for $1100

We have good news about February winner Türkiye Earthquake Relief Fund, right after this important update...

Charitocracy's Final Season: S8E2

In case you've missed my recent blog or social media posts, this is the second of Charitocracy's last 12 grants. We stopped taking donations and cancelled all recurring donations as of January 31. But we still have an exciting 2023 ahead because we'll be spending down our reserves. Each monthly pot will be bigger than the previous!

Since someone awesome asked me yesterday: You can indeed still sweeten the pot via PayPal donations. I'll keep that turned on through New Year's Eve. ❤️

February 2023 winner Türkiye Earthquake Relief Fund

Last night we named Charitocracy's 78th monthly winner. Congratulations to Türkiye Earthquake Relief Fund, hosted by Turkish Philanthropy Funds, nominated by donor chesaustin. They provide immediate relief to survivors in the form of food, shelter, water, and medicine. You can find their website here.

Now check out this news clip with Executive Directory at Turkish Philanthropy Funds, Senay Ataselim Yilmaz, describing the devastation and discussing their relief efforts so far. Then feel good about your part in our collective $1100 grant to support their ongoing work.

Have a great March, and be sure to log into Charitocracy to update your votes or nominate a new cause!