Posted on 09/08/2005 6:24:07 PM PDT by skimbell
Tonight on Special Report, Brit Hume did a segment concerning how the money being collected by the various national charitable agencies was being spent. Particularly what portion of the money collected was going to the evacuees.
Predictably the Red Cross and the United Way were keeping 8-10% of the money for administrative costs. Even though he was heading into a break, Hume took the time to ask the reporter specifically how the Salvation Army was doing business. The reporters response was that 100% of the money the SA takes in goes directly to the evacuees.
This segment, coupled with W's direct endorsement of the Salvation Army the other day, ought to go a long way toward putting the SA in the same category as the RC and UW in terms of contributions.
It's about time.
Amen!
The head of the SA makes something very modest, under 50k I believe.
Oh yay! A good story!
What was admin costs as a % for the Red Cross
When i was growing up the SA was there for us....they get my support everytime
I have always made a concerted effort to avoid the Red Cross and donate money, goods and time to the Salvation Army. The United Way can go p!$$ up a rope.
Unlike LA. Gov. blanco who blocked the Salvation Army from going into New Orleans.
Agreed!
I just saw Elaine Chao on H&C and she was talking about emergency unemployment. I may be mistaken but I think she said that people of working age would get unemployment even if they don't have a work record.
My Uncle was always a very staunch supporter of the Salvation Army. I asked him why once and he told me that following the landing at Normandy the Salvation Army was giving hot food and coffee to the GIs whereas the ARC was only catering to officers. He was very firm in that.
I agree, lets give thanks to the Salvation Army, whom I support, because they were there to help people on (9/11). People watch firefighters, police, emergency services workers and charities bravely trying to help each other and America. Our brave solders in battle find that their similarities far outweigh their differences. People in the military, and people on the Free Republic, are working to serve this great country. As great patriots, in fighting this war on terrorism, and now the aftermath of this hurricane, all religious charities need teamwork because it is absolutely necessary for USA and President Bush to win. We sometimes forget that fact, but I can't think of any other site, where conservatives of different faiths are coming together to accomplish a vital national mission. And that takes teamwork. And that's happening with our solders in battle and aid workers today. We work together, different conservative faiths, from different faith backgrounds, and because we are looking out to win this war on terrorism and disasters we should support each other and our President. Our FR motto, “Teamwork With Differences, Nevertheless Teamwork.” Now we are engaged in a great internal and external testing whether that conservatives faith, or any conservatives faith so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. Let us have faith that right makes might: and in that faith let us to the end, dare to do our duty, as we understand it to be and give moral support to our the President and our Charity.
My God Bless our Troops, God Bless America and God Bless President Bush.
Rosen reported 8-9%
My husband is very fond of and grateful to the Salvation Army, due to an experience he had, several decades ago, when he was in the National Guard...
It was during the riots during the 60s in Chicago....he had been called up, as a Guardsman...however the military did not provide any food for a few units that were patroling the streets, trying to keep the peace, and being shot at by snipers...how the Guard figured these soldiers could carry out their duties without any food is beyond my understanding...
Anyway, all of a sudden, in the midst of all this turmoil, the Salvation Army made an appearance, putting themselves in personal danger...they arrived with food and hot coffee, and words of encouragement to the soldiers patroling the streets...my husband never forgot that...he was furious that the National Guard could not supply his unit with food, but the Salvation Army could...
So of course, we are sending our donations to the Salvation army for Katrina relief...
The Salvation Army is one of my favorite charities. They have an excellent track record of efficiently helping people in need.
Sounds like a typical government handout. Unemployement benefits for those who have never worked.... great.
Yes, Blanco prevented The Salvation Army from entering New Orleans, but you know what? The local Salvation Army never left. Throughout Katrina, the Salvation Army stayed there, taking care of people, performing their mission, helping the weak and the poor.
Please, support The Salvation Army.
http://katrina.salvationarmy.org/
That's what it sounded like to me. I'm not sure where to check it out.
I second that, AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Red Cross takes 10 percent of all donations for administration.
I used to live in the Palm Springs area. Every winter, January or February, we would see oodles of brand spanking new SUVs with Red Cross emblems show up in town. They would stay at the high price hotels, eat at the high price restaurants, and be on the exclusive golf courses every day. Of course this was all in the name of having "meetings".
The local press would never do stories on this as the local politicians wanted the tax gravy train to continue. I always wondered how many meetings the Red Cross was having in Hawaii during the cold months. You can bet they would never meet in Fargo in January.
Ok, I've seen enough. I've been holding myself back for days from making a contribution because I was told my employer was going to match any contributions I made. After reading everything I could on the Red Cross, I've decided to go ahead and make my donation to the Salvation Army. If my employer finally gets off the pot and puts out a memo, I'll still contribute, but I hope that it isn't to the Red Cross. The Salvation Army is getting my money tonight.
I don't think they mentioned this one:
http://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/news/katrina.cfm
and The United Way was going to use the money FIRST to rebuild their washed out buildings!
Do NOT give to the United Way!
I gave to the Salvation Army, not because I don't like the Red Cross, but because I knew all the focus would be on the Red Cross, and I figured the SA needed my help more than the RC.
Fox News has put up their website right before they break for commercials. They use that little nip of time to plug various charities. I've seen the 'ad' for Catholic Charities USA many times on Fox.
Another really cool thing about the Salvation Army is they have an alcohol/drug treatment program that lasts a full year, that takes 0 state or federal $$. They provide treatment, healthcare, dental, job training & clothes for jobs. It is 100% supported thru the organization. They treat families too. The only hitch (for some) is you have to attend church on Sunday, as well as be appropriately dressed.
It is an excellent organization.
While stationed in Viet Nam, the Salvation provided everything for free. The Red Cross, nothing was free. That was 1966, and still to this day, we give nothing to the Red Cross. The Salvation Army gets our donations.
Agreed.
Who is the head of SA and why would you think the pay is under $50K?
The SA WOULDN'T have Mr. Kanye West doing any fund raising for them.
Just another reason to give to them, alone.
Agree with that. GE will not match contributions to UW. They have made a bad name for themselves.
That means nothing - he was pushing the ARC in radio ads. he says whaever they tell him to say.
Todd Bassett is the head I believe and I had a friend that worked for SA and mentioned the pay structure.
No matter what time of the day there was always somebody there to hand you a sandwidge and a coke.
Meant a lot in those first few days when everything was destroyed.
They are all about helping
I always donate to them
Catholic Charities is also a very good one.
From the SA website: Captain Gerhard Scheler -- Administrator.
Salary: "Yes folks, US Salvation Army works with nearly three billion dollars of donated funds every year and their US CEO earns $13,000. That is about half the salary I pay my least paid assistant. Amazing, absolutely amazing." as per this site, about half way down.
You can donate HERE.
My Dad just about spit if someone mentioned the Red Cross. When he came back from WWII, the Red Cross charged him for coffee and donuts. The Salvation Army fed him and helped him talk to his family--no charge for anything.
When I was a kid, my school had an annual Red Cross drive. If you donated money, they gave you these little Red Cross pins. My mother gave me a few cents on the sly, so I wouldn't be the only kid in school without a pin. :^)
I thought that they would be better now, but their shenanigans after 9/11 make me spit just like Dad. LOL
bttt
My dad, a WW2 vet, has nothing good to say about the Red Cross and loves The Salvation Army. Almost every WW2 era vet who I have broached the subject with sings the same tune. Go figure.
I am very glad to read this. The SA will take in addicts, feed and clothe them and give them counseling for free, no questions asked. Ask the Red Cross if they will. I think the Red Cross is in business, not in charity.
What they didn't mention is that the Red Cross will send a bill for everything they "give away" after the crisis has passed. This is their standard operating procedure. SA has never sent a bill, and never will.
My son and his ministry team are in Louisiana now working relief in Lafayette. He said that he can't stand the Red Cross. Said that they walk in like the own the place with all kinds of attitude. That they act like they know everything, while giving instructions contrary to what people on the scene , who are actually in charge want done.
His take is that they are a lot of hype, but when the rubber meets the road, the real "work" is done by other organizations.
FWIW
The Salvation Army comes thru several times a day with their canteen truck. They give bottled water, boxed lunches, etc. When handing out the food, they have asked 'are your tetanus shots up to date?...and then they give the Co. Health Dept. info on getting shots. Day after day them come thru til the clean up (usually several days to a week) is done.
And my dad (rest his soul) spoke badly of the Red Cross during WWII. They would take the GIs pennies for a cup of coffee. A disgrace!
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