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Give to charities?
- Thread starter Randy
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I would but.....
The backlash against the Salvation Army, explained
The organization does a lot to help underserved people, including members of the LGBTQ community. Still, it has a long history of alleged discrimination.
www.vox.com
Hate to say, I don't give to any. I tend to think that my small donation won't make a difference in the grand scheme of things. But I know people will say "If everyone thought like that then they wouldn't get any donations" and they'd probably be right.
However if someone I know personally is having a crisis and sets up a GoFundMe, I've donated to those a few times (if that counts).
However if someone I know personally is having a crisis and sets up a GoFundMe, I've donated to those a few times (if that counts).
Nothing wrong with that viewpoint, it's your money and you have the right to dictate where it goes!
Of course it's still the same. It might not be an organization but you're still giving your money to help someone else.
I've even marked myself as anonymous when donating so I can feel good about helping them out and I don't have to make them feel obligated to repay me somehow (or profusely thank me).
I always use my name as if it's over $5 I can claim a percentage back on the next tax year IF they're registered as a charity.
I've read mixed reviews about them as a charity.
They run a heck-of-a good commercial on tv, though.I've read mixed reviews about them as a charity.
Haven't seen it. :They run a heck-of-a good commercial on tv, though.
There's a few I give to....
--St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
--Adventist Development & Relief Agency
--Adventist Frontier Missions
--3ABN Radio
I don't know....What can I buy with that?
