In conjunction with the Wiscon FOC Assistance Program fundraising effort, we are pleased to present

What is the Wiscon FOC Assistance Program?
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How Can I Sign Up?
If you or someone you know is a fan of color who might benefit from this program, please check out the submission guidelines to submit a request for assistance.. Parties who request assistance are not identified to donors. The project will do its best to meet needs that might otherwise prevent you or someone you know from attending Wiscon in 2009.
How Can I Help?
If you have space to share in your hotel room or suite, or otherwise feel that you can assist in this project, please take a look at the list of requests. Please let
Donations will be accepted through Paypal, Amazon gift checks, as well as check or money order. More info about donation options is available in the con_or_bust userinfo under "How Do I Pay?".
Any donations in excess of requests will be donated to the Carl Brandon Society.
Also, donations of items and promotion for

What's Con_Or_Bust?

Please sign up for

We still need donations of auction items. Fanfic offers, editing and beta assistance are encouraged along with tangible items. All donations of funds or auction items, no matter how small, are accepted. Those who wish to do fixed-donation offers are also invited to participate.
Auctions may be posted now as a preview. Please review the auction template for details on posting your auction.
More information about types of offers, how to bid, etc. is available in the community userinfo. For ideas on what you might be able to offer, you can check out the vast array of things that have been offered in previous fandom auctions such as


Where Can I Find Out More?
Please feel free to contact

Thank you in advance for any help you can give! Please feel free to repost this wherever seems appropriate.
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