Listia Stories features you, and all of the Listia community members. Tell us about the friendships you’ve made, or why you love Listia. Members whose stories are published here on the blog receive a unique Listia All-Star Badge, 5 Listia stickers which will arrive in the mail & 100 bonus credits deposited into your Listia account. Email your entries to Ilove@listia.com.

(NancyBeck) Listia has helped me get quite a few gifts for my 77 year old mother. She is mostly blind, and I found everything for her here … rings, clothes, Walking Dead items … I feel I can spoil her so easily here on Listia. I even got fabric and made living room curtains to match mom’s chair blanket. It’s been the best experience I’ve had online. And I’ve made so many friends, too. I hope it keeps going for so long; it’s a great community. (Pictured is a photo of my mother).

(forrestfireb1) I started Listia in August 2014. I am disabled (bad back) and have depression (because I can’t get out like I once did). My computer is my way of connecting to the outside world. When I found out about Listia, I was a tad scared at first about what to expect. As time went on, I have found many things to auction off. I really love the friendship and camaraderie of this site. I have met many friends here, and even some in my hometown! Since becoming a member of Listia, I have gotten so much better with my Bi-polar and back pain, that it doesn’t bother me as much anymore, Listia, to me, is a virtual doctor. Thank you Listia and all the friends I have made. I have something to look forward to each and every day. I’m having so much fun doing this that I’m so glad I’m alive and get to keep on living in a manner that I used to not be able to do. and I have Listia.com to thank for all you have given me. I just can’t say it enough… THANK YOU LISTIA!!!

(iwhisenhunt) Just wanted to say thank you for making a free site. Because of Listia, my fiancé and I have our rings so we can finnaly get married. He didn’t want to have a wedding without the rings and Listia made it possible. So I just want to say thank you for making our wedding dreams a reality.

Listia Stories features you, and all of the Listia community members. Tell us about the friendships you’ve made, or why you love Listia. Members whose stories are published here on the blog receive a unique Listia All-Star Badge, 5 Listia stickers which will arrive in the mail & 100 bonus credits deposited into your Listia account. Email your entries to Ilove@listia.com.

(denisenicholsdesfosses) I joined Listia after a coworker showed me a brand new camera she had won and it was absolutely free!! I totally love this site… I’m always on it! (Just ask my new hubby lol) Plus, I have a huge family who always ask me to find things from clothes, Dr. Seuss books, Lego Friends and even Frozen toys for my nieces and their children that are unattainable otherwise.  This site has been a godsend since Day 1. I was even able to get most of my wedding things (including my bridesmaids’ handmade jewelry sets from a super Listian) on here.  Being a second marriage, I even listed my items after so that others may enjoy them too.  I have received amazing & positive feedback.  I even try to donate to your charities which financially I’m unable to do outside of Listia; it makes me feel good to help others.  I work hard to earn the badges and the trust from bidders on my auctions.  Thank you Listia for this wonderful place to give & get FREE items!

(zephyr33542) Almost 2 years now I’ve been on Listia and have enjoyed it and making new friends (a few I’ve met in person!) I’m retired and have so many things to share with others, the list will keep me here for years!   It’s a great place to find unusual items, things of the past and wonderful gifts, just by giving my things to others!  How simple does it get?? With free tracking now (as of June1st), it should make it easier for many on a limited income too.  The Reward Store has allowed me to get holiday gifts now and save them for later as well as NOW gifts to myself!

The only thing better than receiving is giving. That’s why every month we select two charities to highlight as part of our Charity Program. With our monthly Charity Program, all members are encouraged to donate funds to charity without spending any money whatsoever.

Members are able to donate a few of their Listia Credits to any one of our monthly charities. While members donate their Credits, Listia matches those credits with real money which is then donated once the month is complete. Over the years Listia members have raised more than $40,000 USD for a wide variety of charities around the world!

We’re excited to announce the two charities for June on Listia.

TJ Martell Foundation

Forty years ago music executive Tony Martell was faced with a devastating diagnosis for his young son T.J. His son who was a victim of leukemia at the age of 19, asked his father to do whatever he could to find a cure. When T.J. unfortunately passed Tony devoted his life to keeping his promise to his son.

The T.J. Martell Foundation was created and has since gone on to support innovative research and medical treatments for leukemia, cancer and AIDs. Tony’s promise has far exceeded his initial promise to raise $1 million dollars to fight leukemia and the Foundation has provided over $270 million dollars to support innovative medical research in fighting these diseases. Click here to learn more or donate today.

Mobile Loaves & Fishes

In the US there are more than 48 million people that live at or below poverty levels and cannot afford to cool or heat their homes, cook for their children or even have light during the night.  Listia has partnered with Gridmates in a joint mission to end energy poverty. By engaging and empowering people and businesses to supply the gifts of energy, Gridmates will help nonprofit organizations and individuals energize their lives! They are starting this quest by helping power Community First! Village, a project of Mobile Loaves & Fishes that is scheduled to open in Summer 2015.

Community First! Village is a visionary 27-acre master planned community in Southeast Austin. The village will provide affordable, sustainable housing and a supportive community for more than 240 disabled, chronically homeless people. Mobile Loaves & Fishes is a social ministry that provides food, clothing, housing and dignity to homeless people in Central Texas.

Be part of this great cause! Let’s energize people’s lives. Click here to learn more or donate today.

Together we can show support for these incredible charities who aim to make the world a safer, brighter and more musical place. Donate today to help make a difference.