Lamh Foistenach Abu! Thank you for your service and reply.
When I began investigating the organization and their methods something just didn’t pass the smell test.
I don’t appreciate people profiting off the backs of those who gave so much. I understand that there are costs associated with fundraising however 69% is unacceptable.
Lamh Foistenach Abu! These companies provide THOUSANDS of jobs to Americans. I work for one as it is one of the only places that hires consistently in my small town. When my husband was laid off I was greatful that I had a place to turn to earn money to pay my bills and buy food for my children.
That 69% goes to cost associated with: 1. Call centers making cold calls looking for donations (my call center employees over 800 people at $10/hr to start, that’s a lot of Americans gainfully employed). 2. Call centers set up to take inbound donation calls and answer questions. 3. Gas, maintenance, and the drivers of the collection trucks. 4. Maintaining the thrift stores, which the poor of the community use. 5. Thrift store employees. 6. Purchasing list of possible donators (as so many find these companies despicable new donors are always needed)
I am sure there are more cost to running these companies but those are the ones I know of. These are not horrible companies stealing out from under your and the charities noses. They are employing many, many Americans who would be most likely unemployed and on welfare if not for the jobs offered.