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| December 17, 2008 05:34 PM |
In an ideal world, I'd be giving to charity in a more thought out and deliberate way, taking some of my money each month and dedicating it to some charitiable causes. I've not done this yet, but hope to in 2009. I can afford to eat out several times a week and cable TV, so I can surely afford to devote a similar amount to those who, especially these days, need it.
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angliciste
December 15, 2008 09:36 PM
Good answer....but any help to a charity is a good thing!
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December 15, 2008 09:19 PM
I have yet to see a Salvation Army bell ringer this year which is a bit unusual considering that a lot more people are struggling this year than the last few years. If I see one I would absolutely throw a few dollars into the pot, because I feel it is my obligation as someone with the ability to give to help out those going through rough times.
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December 15, 2008 09:20 PM
Did you know that those bell-ringers make 8$ per hour? I drop change in if I have some, but it's hard for me to commit to putting money into a kettle when that kettle will almost definitely not make 8 bucks per hour. Salvation Army is spending more on the bell ringer than they'll get in the kettle. How can you justify that? You're really just paying to give that person a low paying job. Which, perhaps in this economy is worth it.
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December 15, 2008 09:27 PM
Well, it would be nice if you could tell which ones then. I've seen a bunch of ads in my area recently advertising the job for 8$ per hour. In San Diego, that's a terrible wage really, but since I can't differentiate the volunteers from the paid, I can't really justify it.
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December 15, 2008 09:20 PM
Red Kettle Campaign Yes, if I had some extra change that was going to fall out in my car I would drop it in the red kettle for the red kettle campaign.
The Red Kettle Christmas Campaign enables the Army to provide food, toys and clothing to over 6 million people during the Christmas season and helps more than 34 million Americans recovering from all kinds of personal disasters nationwide.
The Red Kettle campaign, first started in San Francisco in 1891, has traditionally been The Salvation Army’s most prominent fund-raiser. In 2004, the campaign raised over $100 million in communities nationwide, with the nickels, dimes, quarters and dollars all remaining in the towns where the money was deposited into the kettles. The funds raised help support many of the 37 million people in poverty who turn to the Army for food and toys at Christmas, utility and homeless assistance, senior and child care, drug abuse treatment and many other social service needs.
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December 15, 2008 09:36 PM
Yes I do.Because that money goes to help the people in my local area for things like food, and gifts for children at Christmas time. And if you've ever done it, standing outside ringing a bell is not all that easy or fun.
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December 15, 2008 09:37 PM
Two things. First, that bell is dang loud and annoying especially when you are already stressed by the Christmas shopping crush. Second, most of the bell ringers are pretty scary looking folks. So, while I am aware of the good Salvation Army does and would be willing to donate, I usually don't for those reasons. I realize the bell is a symbol, but how about a smaller one with a more musical tone along with some Christmas lights to get people's attention instead? Also, a little image control for the collectors would go a long way.
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December 15, 2008 09:38 PM
every time i got to the post office i always give a bit of change in my pocket to the bell ringers. Im in a situation where i can afford to give a quarter dime or nickel that's in my pocket to them...lol it helps the salvation army out and im not going hungry from it
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December 15, 2008 09:38 PM
i believe is not the actual bell ringing action that make you donate a couple of dollars to the salvation army, it believe is just the matter of giving to people. Humans have this sense ( if is should call it that way) that we tend to help people when we see someone in need. Even if you don't react physically, but in your sub-conscience you try to help. Thats the reason why people give the salvation army money, because those bell ringers look like they need help.
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December 15, 2008 09:39 PM
No. I do believe in giving to charity, but I prefer to research the organization first, in order to ensure the highest possible percentage of my gift goes to the needy. Also, I prefer to donate in a manner other than cash-into-a-can, as the donation is then tax-deductible.
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December 15, 2008 09:41 PM
No I don't. I used to drop my coins off all the time but my faith in society has gone down. I see too many stories of people stealing donation boxes from stores. Sometimes there is a news story about the people collecting the donations, stealing the money. When I donate I like to be sure that the money is going to make it where it is supposed to go.
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December 17, 2008 05:31 PM
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You do know that Goodwill also has Christian roots?
http://www.goodwill.org/page/guest/about/whatwedo/ourhistory
Nevertheless, they seem to be more dedicated to getting people back to being self-sufficient, and a very practical sort of group.
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http://www.goodwill.org/page/guest/about/whatwedo/ourhistory
Nevertheless, they seem to be more dedicated to getting people back to being self-sufficient, and a very practical sort of group.
December 15, 2008 09:43 PM
Absolutly! They administer aid to those families that are in need. More importantly, they give children food and clothing to make it through any tough times that their parents may be encountering. It is not the children's fault that the parent mess up!
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December 16, 2008 03:41 AM
No, not to the bell ringers. You can donate to Salvation Army by donating used clothes or by direct payment to a local chapter. The benefit of sending in a donation rather than dropping money into a pot... one is less chance of fraud and also a more accurate paper trail, come tax time... you can write off your donation... If you wrote a check and dropped it in or donated less than $250 you don't need a receipt. So casually giving a dollar, go right ahead.... but I won't.
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December 16, 2008 06:23 PM
I would if I could---I was fired from my job due to disability discrimination--and teh governemnt couldn't be bothered to enforce teh law and recover my money like they were supposed to--lawyers siad teh case wasn't profitable for them and didn't care--unless I came up with $5000 ahead of time---I was robbed of $45000 and can't afford my own medical care right now...maybe in couple years if I have any money...
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