Think Before You Donate
Dec 16, 2023 15:11:04 #
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Dec 16, 2023 15:52:08 #
I donate to 3 charities (sometimes 4:)
If the friend or relative who passed is Christian, I donate to St. Jude's. I'm most interested in the health and welfare of children.
If the friend or relative who passed is Jewish, I plant a tree in Israel.
When the mood strikes me, I will donate to Wounded Warriors.
Sometimes I donate to Ukraine.
If the friend or relative who passed is Christian, I donate to St. Jude's. I'm most interested in the health and welfare of children.
If the friend or relative who passed is Jewish, I plant a tree in Israel.
When the mood strikes me, I will donate to Wounded Warriors.
Sometimes I donate to Ukraine.
Dec 16, 2023 15:52:19 #
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Dec 16, 2023 17:58:41 #
One thing that people do not understand about Military charities is that when a Veteran is hurt while he is doing his duty, the Fedeal Government pays for all his medical bills and needs for the rest of his life. So I would like to find out how much money these Veteran charities are getting from the American people and how much the board that runs the charities are getting for their salaries out of the money they collect from people. I bet you that it is quite staggering.
Dec 16, 2023 18:02:02 #
I wonder how much money the girl scouts get for selling cookies. I think 90% goes to the cookie company and other expenses.
Dec 16, 2023 21:44:24 #
the United Way is a total outlier, it is locally run. In NJ there are multiple United Ways, when you donate, you have no idea to which you are donating!
Dec 17, 2023 06:09:00 #
DIRTY HARRY wrote:
Think Before You Donate
This is a good place to start: https://www.charitywatch.org/
Best Wishes,
JimmyT Sends
Dec 17, 2023 06:22:05 #
In the mid-60s the company of the moment was striving for 100% contribution to the "United Way." I did not give saying that contributions were a personal choice and that what and to whom I gave was my personal choice and not to be shared with others. They gave out of company funds.
Your listing is important ... thank you
Your listing is important ... thank you
Dec 17, 2023 07:13:06 #
Dec 17, 2023 08:04:02 #
TanglewodFarmer
Loc: NW.Ar.
DIRTY HARRY wrote:
Think Before You Donate
Think YOU .I downloaded this. Joe
Dec 17, 2023 08:36:51 #
G. Crook
Loc: Linden, TX
bnsf wrote:
One thing that people do not understand about Military charities is that when a Veteran is hurt while he is doing his duty, the Fedeal Government pays for all his medical bills and needs for the rest of his life. So I would like to find out how much money these Veteran charities are getting from the American people and how much the board that runs the charities are getting for their salaries out of the money they collect from people. I bet you that it is quite staggering.
Absolutely not true!! As a disabled veteran, I know better! A vet has to pretty much fight for any benefits and benefits are based on their percentage of disability. About the only vets that get “all their needs” taken care of are 100% disabled.
I have been fighting for several years to get my VA disability rating changed from 60% to 100%. Currently the VA pays for my medical prescriptions (not OTC meds) and medical services. I have extreme difficulty walking and have zero balance. I have had to, out of pocket, build a ramp to my front porch and pay to have some assist bars installed in my bathroom.
I will say, however, that Texas takes very good care of their veterans. They also have the state government funded Texas Veterans Commission which is an excellent interface between Texas veterans and the VA, resolving many issues.
My rant.
Dec 17, 2023 08:56:33 #
DIRTY HARRY wrote:
Think Before You Donate
Thanks. This is a good reminder. I stopped giving to the Red Cross years ago specifically because of the outrageous salary and high administrative costs. Goodwill was put on the back burner as well.
Dec 17, 2023 09:00:18 #
bnsf wrote:
One thing that people do not understand about Military charities is that when a Veteran is hurt while he is doing his duty, the Fedeal Government pays for all his medical bills and needs for the rest of his life. So I would like to find out how much money these Veteran charities are getting from the American people and how much the board that runs the charities are getting for their salaries out of the money they collect from people. I bet you that it is quite staggering.
Ignorance is bless.
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