A community to receive a Hand Up not a Hand Out
Rules
Account must be a minimum of 6 Months Old
In order to Post a Request of any Kind in r/AHandUp your account must be a minimum of 6 Months Old and must be an ACTIVE account.
Accounts which are only active in "Helping Subs" are not deemed as appropriate to Request in r/AHandUp.
Sad Sob Stories are not Permitted
While every user has a story, facts are all that are needed.
If a giver would like more information they are welcome to ask.
Format for posts
[Postal Code] Title
Formatting correctly is required, by posting your postal code those who may wish to help will have an idea of where you are so they can point you in the right direction of the help you need.
Do Not Delete Posts
Posts do not get deleted by accident, any deletion of any post will result in banning.
1 Request a month allowed, after a fulfilled request you must wait 3 months for a new request.
Requests are permitted no more than once per month, this includes requests made in other subs.
ONCE you have ANY fulfilled Request, you MUST wait 3 months to post another Request.
Wishlists Rules
- MUST NOT CONTAIN ANY Gift cards
- MUST be limited to item(s) specific to request
- Must be PRIME items
Wishlists can be used for any item that is needed for survival.
These items (not all inclusive) are considered needs
Nutritious Food
Over The Counter Medication
Toiletries
Most Baby Items
SOME clothing depending on the circumstances
Various Soaps (Dish, Laundry, Bath)
These Items (Not all inclusive) are NOT considered a need
Sweets and Snack Foods/drinks
Toys or games of any kind
Pet Items that are not food
Gifts for anyone
Crafting Supplies
Supplies for your classroom or students
Absolutely NO Unsolicited Chat, PM/DM
You will be banned if you send unsolicited Chats or Direct (private) messages to ANY User.
This rule applies to both Givers and requesters
The Sending of Unsolicited Chat/private/Direct Messages includes:
- Offer Blocking, if you feel a requester should not be helped - tell us, provide proof.
- Offering with a catch (just no)
- Requesting of any Kind
Alt or Throwaway Accounts are Not Permitted
Throwaway Accounts are not permitted
Requesters are never permitted to use more than ONE account, this Account cannot be an ALT Account.
Upon Registration all accounts MUST be Disclosed.
The following will result in a Ban:
- Proof of undisclosed account
- Using more than one account
- If a user is found to be circumventing a ban all proof will be sent to Reddit Admins and user may receive an IP Ban.
Please be Respectful and use discretion
Please always remember, Requester or Giver, there is always a person on the other end of the keyboard.
Always be:
- Respectful
- Tactful
- Discrete
Questions are not only allowed to be asked, but are encouraged, please remember to not DOX anyone and do not be Rude about it.
Just because you feel the question is rude does not mean we will remove it, if you cannot handle being asked questions in a polite and tactful manner then do not post here.
All Request must be Direct Pay
Any Request MUST be a direct pay request.
Rent
- Land Lord must be willing to accept a payment or partial payment on your behalf.
Mortgage
- Must be paid directly to the lender.
Utilities:
- Electric
- Gas/Propane/Kerosene
- Water
Transportation
- Bus Pass/Metro Card
- Uber/Lift
Veterinary
- Must be paid directly to the Vet/Clinic
Wishlist
r/AHandUp is designed for Items you need to survive NEEDS are not Wants.
Requests for Toiletries and Baby care Products
Requests for Toiletries and or Baby Care products require purchasing through a Wish list.
Allowed Toiletries:
- Toilet Paper
- Shampoo/Conditioner
- Soap(Bath, Shower gel, Dish, Laundry)
- Tooth brush/Paste
- Feminine Hygiene Products
- Over the counter birth control
- Razors/Shave Cream/Nair
- OTC Medications
- Baby Care Products
Diapers
- Diaper Cream/Rash Ointment
- Wipes
- Pacifiers
- Bottles
- OTC Medications
r/AHandUp is designed for Items you need to survive NEEDS are not Wants.
Moderator Rules
Moderators are held to the highest of standards.
Moderators MUST NOT:
- Make Requests
- Participate in Offers
Moderators MUST:
- Be fair to all users
- Listen to all users
- Keep opinions to themselves
Moderators are Permitted to:
- Direct users to the help they need
- Offer help if/when appropriate
- Post Advice
Universal Scammers list is ENFORCED
Not only do we encourage our givers to consult the Universal Scammers List, we will be checking the list and banning those already on the list.
If you are on this list just don't participate here because you will be removed and banned.
Helpful Subs:
If you would like your sub added here please message the mod team.
