Connecting Needs
When registered FISH Partners encounter needs that they themselves cannot fill, they can post the need of the individual or family on the FISH network.
Once approved by FISH, registered partners can give back by reviewing and determining whether to fill the posted need.
There are no fees or costs to the partner organization.
Posting A Need
When a FISH Partner vets a need and posts it for other partners to view and possible fill, they agree to coordinate the meeting of the need.
To increase the responses that you receive for your posted need, you can follow these 4 quick tips:
Tell A Story
It is important to tell the story of the need, including pertinent details about the circumstances.
Have A Plan
Needs which detail a plan for transition following the need being met are stronger than those that don’t.
Tell A Story
It is important to tell the story of the need, including pertinent details about the circumstances.
Have A Plan
Needs which detail a plan for transition following the need being met are stronger than those that don’t.
Tell A Story
It is important to tell the story of the need, including pertinent details about the circumstances.
Have A Plan
Needs which detail a plan for transition following the need being met are stronger than those that don’t.
Prepare For Obstacles
A description of measures taken by the person in need to overcome their obstacles increases responses.
Be On Point
The need should be compelling to read, but should not include irrelevant details which may make the person identifiable.
Prepare For Obstacles
A description of measures taken by the person in need to overcome their obstacles increases responses.
Be On Point
The need should be compelling to read, but should not include irrelevant details which may make the person identifiable.
Prepare For Obstacles
A description of measures taken by the person in need to overcome their obstacles increases responses.
Be On Point
The need should be compelling to read, but should not include irrelevant details which may make the person identifiable.
Using the Market
If a FISH Partner has an item they are willing to donate to a family in need, they agree to coordinate the meeting of the need.
To present your donation item in the most valuable way for others to see, here’s a quick guide on how to use the Fish Market:
To present your donation item in the most valuable way for others to see, here’s a quick guide on how to use the Fish Market:
BE DESCRIPTIVE YET CONCISE
Enter a thorough description of the item you are offering. Be sure to include any notes of noticeable damage (if applicable), and include an estimated monetary value. The Submission Form will guide you through details to include.
WATCH FOR INTEREST
Users of the website can freely view and request to pick up your Market Item, so it is important to watch your inbox once you’ve posted your item and it has been approved.
BE DESCRIPTIVE YET CONCISE
Enter a thorough description of the item you are offering. Be sure to include any notes of noticeable damage (if applicable), and include an estimated monetary value. The Submission Form will guide you through details to include.
WATCH FOR INTEREST
Users of the website can freely view and request to pick up your Market Item, so it is important to watch your inbox once you’ve posted your item and it has been approved.
BE DESCRIPTIVE YET CONCISE
Enter a thorough description of the item you are offering. Be sure to include any notes of noticeable damage (if applicable), and include an estimated monetary value. The Submission Form will guide you through details to include.
WATCH FOR INTEREST
Users of the website can freely view and request to pick up your Market Item, so it is important to watch your inbox once you’ve posted your item and it has been approved.
EXCHANGE THE ITEM
Users of the website will be asked to include a date they are available to meet with you to exchange your Market Item. You will be able to conveniently coordinate a time/meeting location that works best for you and the receiver via email.
BE HONEST & KIND
We ask both parties to be honest and kind in their interactions. Receiving parties expect to receive the item pictured and in the condition listed as, while Submitters expect to have an easy and stress-free process in scheduling and exchanging items.
EXCHANGE THE ITEM
Users of the website will be asked to include a date they are available to meet with you to exchange your Market Item. You will be able to conveniently coordinate a time/meeting location that works best for you and the receiver via email.
BE HONEST & KIND
We ask both parties to be honest and kind in their interactions. Receiving parties expect to receive the item pictured and in the condition listed as, while Submitters expect to have an easy and stress-free process in scheduling and exchanging items.
EXCHANGE THE ITEM
Users of the website will be asked to include a date they are available to meet with you to exchange your Market Item. You will be able to conveniently coordinate a time/meeting location that works best for you and the receiver via email.
BE HONEST & KIND
We ask both parties to be honest and kind in their interactions. Receiving parties expect to receive the item pictured and in the condition listed as, while Submitters expect to have an easy and stress-free process in scheduling and exchanging items.
Your kindness & generosity while considering filling needs or donating items are greatly appreciated!
Types of Needs
Typically the needs are transitional in nature.
Common Needs
- Children
- Clothing & personal needs
- Disability
- Domestic Issues
- Employment
- Food
- Furniture & Household
- Legal
- Housing
- Medical
- Mental health
- Mortgage/rent
- Safety
- Senior
- Substance abuse/recovery
- Transportation
- Utilities
Types of Needs
Typically the needs are transitional in nature.
Common Needs
- Children
- Clothing & personal needs
- Disability
- Domestic Issues
- Employment
- Food
- Furniture & Household
- Legal
- Housing
- Medical
- Mental health
- Mortgage/rent
- Safety
- Senior
- Substance abuse/recovery
- Transportation
- Utilities
Filling A NEED
When FISH posts a need that was submitted by a registered FISH Partner, an email is sent to notify the network that a new need has been posted. The email is routed to any partners who indicated the category of the need in their preferences.
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