Donations this holiday season

[locolobo]

A timely reminder before our generous spirits open up our wallets at Christmas.


THINK BEFORE YOU DONATE!
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT BEFORE YOU MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS:
As you open your pockets to do a good thing and make yourself feel good, please keep the following facts in mind:
The
American Red Cross
President and CEOMarsha J.
Evans'
salary for the year was $651,957
plus expenses
MARCH OF
DIMES
It is called the March of
Dimes because
only a dime of
every 1 dollar is given to the
needy.
The
United Way
President Brian
Gallagher
receives a $375,000 base salary
along with numerous expense benefits.
UNICEF
CEO Caryl M Stern
receives
$1,200,000 per year (100k
per month) plus all expenses including a ROLLS
ROYCE.
Less than 5 cents of your donated dollar goes to the cause.
GOODWILL
CEO and owner Mark Curran
profits $2.3 million a year.Goodwill is a
very catchy name for his business.
You donate to his business
and then he sells the items for
PROFIT. He pays nothing for his products and pays his workers minimum wage!
Nice Guy. $0.00 goes to
help anyone!
Stop giving to this
man.
Instead, give it to ANY OF THE
FOLLOWING
GO "GREEN" AND
PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE IT WILL DO SOME GOOD:
The
Salvation Army
Commissioner,Todd Bassett
receives a small salary of only
$13,000 per year(plus housing) for
managing this $2 billion dollar
organization.
96 percent of donated dollars go
to the cause.
The
American Legion
National Commander receives
a $0.00 zero
salary.
Your donations go to help
Veterans and their families and youth!
The
Veterans of Foreign Wars
National Commander receives
a $0.00 zero
salary.
Your donations go to help
Veterans and their families and youth!
The
Disabled American Veterans
National Commander receives
a $0.00 zero
salary.
Your donations go to help
Veterans and their families and youth!
The
Military Order of PurpleHearts
National Commander receives a
$0.00 zero salary.
Your donations go to help
Veterans and their families and youth!
The
Vietnam Veterans Association
National Commander receives
a $0.00 zero
salary.
Your donations go to help
Veterans and their families and youth!
Make a
Wish: For children's last
wishes.
100% goes to funding trips or
special wishes for a dying child.
St. Jude
Research Hospital
100% goes towards funding and
helping Children with Cancer who have no insurance and
cannot afford to pay.
Ronald
McDonald Houses
All monies go to running
the houses for parents who have critically ill
Children in the hospital.
100% goes to housing, and feeding
the families.
Lions
Club International
100% OF DONATIONS GO TO HELP THE
BLIND, BUY HEARING AIDES, SUPPORT MEDICAL MISSIONS
AROUND THE WORLD.THEIR LATEST
UNDERTAKING
IS MEASLES VACCINATIONS
(ONLY $1.00 PER SHOT).

Don't forget the VFW also.

[timoub007]

Good post.

[asu-indian]

That is awesome info my man. I’m a giver and give to all those but not this year.

[HTOWN]

Good point. I donate 30 Thanksgiving meals to the church and buy gifts for family's for Christmas. Atleast I know then, 100% goes to those that need it

[skinsfan]

Good post!

[bowtecmike]

make a wish is anti hunting
good list though, thanks for reminding

[Pedernal]

Good point. I donate 30 Thanksgiving meals to the church and buy gifts for family's for Christmas. Atleast I know then, 100% goes to those that need it

Awesome gestures you are doing Sir. May the Good Lord continue to bless you and your family.


To the OP, thanks for posting.

[Man]

Thanks very good post. I made a decision several years ago that I would no longer donate to any organization, non profit or even my church (outside of tier donation). I lost trust in where the money, clothing and foods go/helping. My church gets severely abused as they of course do not have any discretion when handing out. So for the past several years mine have all been hand to hand transactions directly with the individual that I am helping. I find that much more rewarding. Sorry if this comes off wrong to some.

[Artos]

Tunnels to Towers Foundation appears to do good work...I know nothing of their operation in regards to salaries & what not, but has an outstanding reputation.

[Drycreek3189]

We give each month to Tunnel to Towers, St. Judes, and the Shriners. Christmas is not the only time to be charitable.

[BarBBar]

Fisher House Foundation builds comfort homes where military & veteran families can stay free of charge, while a loved one is in the hospital.
These homes are located at military and VA medical centers around the world.
In 2018, the administration and fundraising expenses were 8% of expenditure.

A memorial can be given for a family member who served in the military. I give to the one in Ft. Hood where my grandfather served. There is a great website, and donations can be made from your laptop.

[stxhunter]

I’ve been trying to find someplace to donate meals this thanksgiving. Everyone I’ve contacted just wants $$, never figured it would be so difficult to donate purchased meals. If anyone knows someone down on their luck or if there’s a homeless individual near where you live please get in touch with me.

[Pony1971]

I speak highly for Make-a-Wish. They went above and beyond our expectations for my son's request. They removed any burden in our way and handled all the details.

[kruppa24]

How about Caritas, yes or no