moparnation74
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Now one of your true thoughts came out....I am appalled you would think I posted in reference to an accomplishment. That sir is an assumption on your part and 100% wrong....I do not appreciate that comparison.
Helping those in need
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Red Cross or Salvation Army
are both a really good place to donate
http://www.businessinsider.com/hurricane-harvey-donate-to-red-cross-and-salvation-army-2017-8
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I'm not sure why the link don't work, it's a good write up too,
you could go to the site & look for
"Here's how to donate to the red cross & salvation army
to help hurricane Harvey victims in Texas"...
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I have a shitload of good, slightly used, clean, nice clothes,
I don't wear anymore, that I could donate &
so does my dad, Harvey {coincidence}
we are taking them to a local Salvation Army,
they are collecting/sending them too/for the victims
of Hurricane Harvey {Texas} & the recent tropical storm "allegedly"...
are both a really good place to donate
http://www.businessinsider.com/hurricane-harvey-donate-to-red-cross-and-salvation-army-2017-8
edited;
I'm not sure why the link don't work, it's a good write up too,
you could go to the site & look for
"Here's how to donate to the red cross & salvation army
to help hurricane Harvey victims in Texas"...
-------------------------------------------------------------
I have a shitload of good, slightly used, clean, nice clothes,
I don't wear anymore, that I could donate &
so does my dad, Harvey {coincidence}
we are taking them to a local Salvation Army,
they are collecting/sending them too/for the victims
of Hurricane Harvey {Texas} & the recent tropical storm "allegedly"...
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texas69bee
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Budnicks... I couldn't get your link to work.
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I know, not sure why ? I checked it several times too
you can still click on it "business insider" &
then search the site for the description I added...
Red Cross & Salvation Army are the real deals,
not some fly by night, freaken' scams, taking donations,
there are plenty already, sadly how people pray on that stuff
& people's generosity to help & for the people really in need...
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Really guys??
drobertson
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I never donate money... too many corrupt organizations handling it. However, if I live close to the cause, I'd be more than willing to go and help with physical labor.
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From Consumer Reports.
Check With a Watchdog
Before making a donation, it's a good idea to look up the charity you are considering at the websites of the charity watchdogs. The three big ones are CharityWatch, Charity Navigator, and BBB Wise Giving Alliance. Collectively, these groups evaluate thousands of nonprofit organizations based on how they collect and spend their money, how transparent they are to the public, and how well they’re governed.
Though each watchdog has its own system for assessing charities, they all use similar criteria. For example, CharityWatch says that for a group to have a satisfactory rating, at least 60 percent of its spending should go to the charity's programs. To garner its top rating, 75 percent of a group's expenses must be used for its programs, and its fundraising costs cannot exceed 25 percent of the money it raises.
Charity Navigator also examines how much of a charity's spending goes to programs, but the percentages vary depending on the causes they support.
The BBB Wise Giving Alliance requires charities to spend at least 65 percent of their total expenses on their charitable missions and no more than 35 percent of their contributions on fundraising activities—as well as meet about 20 other requirements—in order to be accredited.
The watchdogs, though, report their findings differently. CharityWatch gives letter grades, Charity Navigator uses stars, and BBB Wise Giving Alliance reports which, if any, of its charitable standards a charity fails to meet, awarding accreditation only to those charities that comply with its request for information and meet all of its standards. Those that don’t send in requested information get the label “Did Not Disclose” on the BBB website.
Check With a Watchdog
Before making a donation, it's a good idea to look up the charity you are considering at the websites of the charity watchdogs. The three big ones are CharityWatch, Charity Navigator, and BBB Wise Giving Alliance. Collectively, these groups evaluate thousands of nonprofit organizations based on how they collect and spend their money, how transparent they are to the public, and how well they’re governed.
Though each watchdog has its own system for assessing charities, they all use similar criteria. For example, CharityWatch says that for a group to have a satisfactory rating, at least 60 percent of its spending should go to the charity's programs. To garner its top rating, 75 percent of a group's expenses must be used for its programs, and its fundraising costs cannot exceed 25 percent of the money it raises.
Charity Navigator also examines how much of a charity's spending goes to programs, but the percentages vary depending on the causes they support.
The BBB Wise Giving Alliance requires charities to spend at least 65 percent of their total expenses on their charitable missions and no more than 35 percent of their contributions on fundraising activities—as well as meet about 20 other requirements—in order to be accredited.
The watchdogs, though, report their findings differently. CharityWatch gives letter grades, Charity Navigator uses stars, and BBB Wise Giving Alliance reports which, if any, of its charitable standards a charity fails to meet, awarding accreditation only to those charities that comply with its request for information and meet all of its standards. Those that don’t send in requested information get the label “Did Not Disclose” on the BBB website.
Paul Boucher
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Holy cow guys, who cares how much, to where, and how often you donate, or that you chose to do it differently. If you want to donate and help then do so and be humbled at the fact that you are blessed enough to be in a situation to do so. Bickering about it here does nothing to help those people that just lost everything. And by the way I commend you both for donating and helping out.
If anyone has an issue with the larger organizations, and you go to church, ask them how you can help. They are a lot more likely to spend more on the people in need and less on management as most are volunteers. Our church is raising money for the Baptist Men's Fellowship that has sent a large number of volunteers down to help. They did in Katrina as well. I also like Sumaritans Purse as something like 80+% goes direct to the people in need.
For those that don't like to send money, go buy baby formula, food, or heck, even donate old clothes. Many of these people are left with nothing other than the clothes on their back and can use anything you are willing to send.
And if you are not in a situation to give, remember that prayers don't cost a thing and can do amazing things.
If anyone has an issue with the larger organizations, and you go to church, ask them how you can help. They are a lot more likely to spend more on the people in need and less on management as most are volunteers. Our church is raising money for the Baptist Men's Fellowship that has sent a large number of volunteers down to help. They did in Katrina as well. I also like Sumaritans Purse as something like 80+% goes direct to the people in need.
For those that don't like to send money, go buy baby formula, food, or heck, even donate old clothes. Many of these people are left with nothing other than the clothes on their back and can use anything you are willing to send.
And if you are not in a situation to give, remember that prayers don't cost a thing and can do amazing things.
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