Posted on 08/22/2016 11:18:21 AM PDT by Terry L Smith
They are turning donations away. Flood victims are being refused folks wishing to cook fresh meals for them by The Red Cross.
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I was the sole United Way holdout at a former (yep) job. After serious arm-twisting from the boss, I pledged one American dollar, checking the box to be billed quarterly. The bill never came, so I guess United Way can manage without me.
My dad made me swear never to give the Rip-off Cross one cent in my life time. I made this swear—as it stands, I would not give the Red Cross the sweat off my ass if they were dying of thirst. Now I would directly help those in need, but I will never contribute to cover the Rip-off Cross’ general and administration costs.
"Another charity watchdog, Charity Watch, used a different financial resource, Wounded Warrior Project's independently audited financial statements, and found just 54 percent of donations went to veterans."
"In the most recent financial statements available, fiscal year 2014, News4Jax uncovered that the group's CEO Steve Nardizzi took home $496,000 in salary and benefits. His number two, Al Giordano, made $424,000. Ten other executives made up to $285,000 each, all paid with donor money."
Those salaries are par for the course of many charitable organizations. Many founders eventually believe they are entitled to large compensation for all the good they do. While I'm okay with top executives making $80-100 thousand a year for their expertise and basic subsistence if they have no other income , the above salaries are obscene.
did I read a while back the 90% of money to some charitable organization (beside xlintonista foundation) was only paying out about 10% of donations?
was it red cross? or heart foundation?
or is xlinton foundation the only one holding that kinda money?
My Marine Corps drill instructors hated the Red Cross with a passion. They told us similar stories. I was kind of surprised. When I got back home, I mentioned it to the WWII veteran who had sworn me in. He had the same reaction and stories. Since then, I've never given anything to the Red Cross.
Top Obama supporter and CEO of Red Cross, Gail J. McGovern, pulls down $500,000 annually. The CEO of Salvation Army, arguably a larger organization, makes less than $50,000.
I forgot about that. My take: You either draw a stipend that supports a middle-class family or if not needed, nothing. Volunteer is not another word for making money. I know, because I've done many times over since retiring in 1997. I've never asked for a penny. In fact, I've given much of my money and time not expecting anything other than the occasional Thank You. Didn't even need that. It was my duty.
Similar story with my dad, who was in the Pacific. He said Red Cross would give free donuts, coffee and pencil and paper to the officers, but enlisted men were turned away and told to go see the Sallies (Salvation Army), which he and the other enlisted did.
He loved the Sallies from hence-day forth, and left a large chunk of money to them when he passed. He had nothing but contempt for the Red Cross, and would get almost furious when he saw their ads on TV. He made sure all of us kids knew exactly what he thought of the Red Cross.
This information isn't "my dad told me" lies, it's happened in just the past ten years or so, snd was printed in the newspaper so you can bet if the media could cover it up they would! You can just knock off condemning folks who pass along those "old lies" as you state!
What I can state also for a fact, happened when I was 9 years old: our family home burned and we were without a place to stay. The Red Cross "helped" us find a place to stay (we had to pay cash, of which we were short, as dad got paid each Friday and the fire occurred on a Thursday) and as we only had the clothes on our backs, they sold us toiletries and a few items of clothing, which had all been purchased with donated money from others!
Our church members took care of us after that first night, all without cost for three months while we were without a place to stay!
This is the first time I have ever told anyone about my personal story but you can be certain that I'd never donate one red cent to that awful group!
The following is a list and rankings of the best and worse of Military/Veterans charities by the American Institute of Philanthropy. As I said above, who knows which charity site is more accurate, but I tend to agree with this list. Look at the A and A+ organizations.
http://www.military-money-matters.com/charities-ratings.html#axzz4I5f8ZtyL
Wow, I remember that when I was Navy 75-86 and the command asking for donations. We had the choice of either the CFC donations or could donate to a charity of our choice. After reading the list, I designated the Salvation Army.
Kah-ching! The “Red Cross” wants money that they can move around freely and without accountability .... possibly some raises for the folks in California, new digs, training travel to Las Vegas, etc.
Really? Is that like not letting children to open lemonade stands on the sidewalk because of FDA tyranny? Please, some burgers, hotdogs, corn, and buns on an open grill "can't be allowed"? This is where you control freaks types stop so many good local people from helping the relief effort. Legal liability will be your "Instant Karma" someday.
If I got burnt out of my home here in the California fires, I would praise anyone who set up a grill to feed us, rather than wait for FEMA approved MRE's. Sheesh, just look to see if your burger is well cooked. I so admire the locals wanting to help. You're on the wrong side.
My dad, too.
NOT YOUR GRAMPA’S RESPONSE,
I volunteered in Indianapolis after Katrina and was trained for one hour on the phones. My main job was to give folks who called in another damn number to call! I knew these people had been trying to get though for hours! After 4 hours of hearing their stories I was broken hearted and pissed. I left and never came back!
What a mess !
During the 1993 floods in West Des Moines, IA, I saw both the Red Cross and Salvation Army in action. While the Red Cross was having big press conferences telling about what they were going to do, the Salvation Army was already distributing hot meals and clean up kits and truly helping those in need. While I was working with a local EMS agency to evacuate residents, the Salvation Army was right there with us. Their canteens were always ready with coffee, water and food and provided us three hot meals a day while we were on 24 hour call at the local fire station. The Salvation Army never sought any publicity, but just did the job for God’s glory. If you are going to donate money skip the Red Cross and give to the Salvation Army.
dear great RJ,
I remember those floods, and worked with a few folks that moved to Portland, oregon, like i did, to start over.
I have nothing but praise for the Salvation Army, ever.
dear retired,
re: “Kah-ching!”
Also, maybe, possibly, back into politicians’ coffers, too.
Over the years I have spoken to many vets and I’ve never heard a good syllable about The Red Cross.
Salvation Army all the way.
dear mears,
re:
‘Then why on earth did you post it?’
I posted it, because DAH WHI’ HOUS NOOZ SOIVIS AIN’ GONNA DON’ TOL’ YA’S ‘BOUT NONE A D’ESE FOLKS HERE GITTIN’ DISSED!!
D’EY’S ONLY GONNA TOL’ YA’S SBOUT OBAMA AN’ DAH GOOD HE BE DOIN’ BY TOL’IN’ DAH FOLKS NOT TO DISCRIMNATE AGIN’ US.
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