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| Author: | Brick [ Mon Dec 03, 2012 12:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Charity |
I think we all agree that charity sucks, unless it's to someone who plays football or basketball for your entertainment. However, it seems like I am constantly bombarded with requests to give up the money that I rightfully earned based solely on the fact that I worked harder than them. What are the good charities? Where does your money go? Do you prefer to waste it on animals, people, or "awareness" related charities? |
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| Author: | Big Chicagoan [ Mon Dec 03, 2012 12:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Charity |
US Government |
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| Author: | The Original Kid Cairo [ Mon Dec 03, 2012 12:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Charity |
Boilermaker Rick wrote: I think we all agree that charity sucks, unless it's to someone who plays football or basketball for your entertainment. However, it seems like I am constantly bombarded with requests to give up the money that I rightfully earned based solely on the fact that I worked harder than them. What are the good charities? Where does your money go? Do you prefer to waste it on animals, people, or "awareness" related charities? I've found it to be more rewarding to donate time rather than money. Not everyone has the time to do it though. FWIW, if I'm giving money, I'd rather give it directly to certain institutions like homeless shelters or groups that directly help kids. |
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| Author: | spmack [ Mon Dec 03, 2012 12:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Charity |
The Original Kid Cairo wrote: Boilermaker Rick wrote: I think we all agree that charity sucks, unless it's to someone who plays football or basketball for your entertainment. However, it seems like I am constantly bombarded with requests to give up the money that I rightfully earned based solely on the fact that I worked harder than them. What are the good charities? Where does your money go? Do you prefer to waste it on animals, people, or "awareness" related charities? I've found it to be more rewarding to donate time rather than money. Not everyone has the time to do it though. FWIW, if I'm giving money, I'd rather give it directly to certain institutions like homeless shelters or groups that directly help kids. I like to donate clothes to the Goodwill or Salvation Army. |
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| Author: | The Original Kid Cairo [ Mon Dec 03, 2012 12:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Charity |
Yeah, that's good. You know exactly where your stuff is going. |
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| Author: | chaspoppcap [ Mon Dec 03, 2012 2:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Charity |
Well, As you all know I am involved with the Salvation Army. Not only bellringing but I also attend Church there and donate my time to the food Pantry and Mobile soup Kitchen. Salvation Army is not a Charity per say but a Religious organization that does a ton of charity work around the world. All the money collected from the red kettles stays with the local Corps,so it is used for stuff like after school programs for kids, trips,summer camp ,They also operate Drug/Alcohol rehab centers called Arcs. They are a very worthy organization . The other good ones to give to that spend most of the money on the works they say they do are Ronald McDonald House,Susan G Koman and Make a wish. Steer very clear of both Goodwill and Red Cross. They spend in the case of Red Cross more on admin and non useful expenses than any other org. Good will is a joke. The owner only thing he does for the "Goodwill" is employ people at minimum wage part time. He does nothing charitable with the money he gets. I also give money to pet shelters. |
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| Author: | good dolphin [ Mon Dec 03, 2012 2:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Charity |
Misericordia, schools, church and church driven pleas, secessionist movements post November 6, girl and boy scouts, ethnic based welfare organizations |
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| Author: | redskingreg [ Mon Dec 03, 2012 2:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Charity |
I donate annually to St. Jude's and usually throw $50 towards a friend if he/she is running/walking/yada yada for charity. |
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| Author: | Frank Coztansa [ Mon Dec 03, 2012 3:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Charity |
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| Author: | sjboyd0137 [ Mon Dec 03, 2012 3:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Charity |
chaspoppcap wrote: Well, As you all know I am involved with the Salvation Army. chaspoppcap wrote: Steer very clear of both Goodwill and Red Cross. They spend in the case of Red Cross more on admin and non useful expenses than any other org. Good will is a joke. Charity smear campaign!!! |
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| Author: | Spaulding [ Mon Dec 03, 2012 3:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Charity |
good dolphin wrote: Misericordia, schools, church and church driven pleas, secessionist movements post November 6, girl and boy scouts, ethnic based welfare organizations Something tells me you are a friend of the Polish National Alliance. |
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| Author: | Seacrest [ Mon Dec 03, 2012 4:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Charity |
The Original Kid Cairo wrote: Boilermaker Rick wrote: I think we all agree that charity sucks, unless it's to someone who plays football or basketball for your entertainment. However, it seems like I am constantly bombarded with requests to give up the money that I rightfully earned based solely on the fact that I worked harder than them. What are the good charities? Where does your money go? Do you prefer to waste it on animals, people, or "awareness" related charities? I've found it to be more rewarding to donate time rather than money. Not everyone has the time to do it though. FWIW, if I'm giving money, I'd rather give it directly to certain institutions like homeless shelters or groups that directly help kids. It's harder to donate time. It takes a greater commitment and personal effort. |
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| Author: | doug - evergreen park [ Mon Dec 03, 2012 4:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Charity |
Cancer charities, Autism charities, Good Will and Salvation Army. |
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| Author: | Hatchetman [ Mon Dec 03, 2012 4:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Charity |
I gave a cookie to a homeless woman the other day. |
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| Author: | Hawg Ass [ Mon Dec 03, 2012 4:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Charity |
Hatchetman wrote: I gave a cookie to a homeless woman the other day. Is that what you young hipsters are calling it these days? |
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| Author: | Telegram Sam [ Mon Dec 03, 2012 4:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Charity |
Hatchetman wrote: I gave a cookie to a homeless woman the other day. What kind of cookie was it? Like a big birthday cookie? |
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| Author: | Frank Coztansa [ Mon Dec 03, 2012 4:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Charity |
Boilermaker Rick wrote: I think we all agree that charity sucks 
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| Author: | Hatchetman [ Mon Dec 03, 2012 4:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Charity |
Telegram Sam wrote: What kind of cookie was it? Like a big birthday cookie? I walked out of Pret a Manger with a sandwich and a chocolate chip cookie. She was sitting on the ground outside and I felt guilty. I really really wanted that chocolate chip cookie too. |
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| Author: | Telegram Sam [ Mon Dec 03, 2012 4:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Charity |
Hatchetman wrote: Telegram Sam wrote: What kind of cookie was it? Like a big birthday cookie? I walked out of Pret a Manger with a sandwich and a chocolate chip cookie. She was sitting on the ground outside and I felt guilty. I really really wanted that chocolate chip cookie too. Yeah but I bet the knowledge that you helped make someone else's day a little brighter made you enjoy that Avocado and Pine Nut Wrap all the more. |
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| Author: | good dolphin [ Mon Dec 03, 2012 5:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Charity |
Spaulding wrote: good dolphin wrote: Misericordia, schools, church and church driven pleas, secessionist movements post November 6, girl and boy scouts, ethnic based welfare organizations Something tells me you are a friend of the Polish National Alliance. PNA isn't a charity. I don't even believe it is a not for profit. They sell insurance. I would say the most worthy polish based charity organization is the Polish American Association (formerly Polish Welfare Association). Despite the name they do not limit their charity. They offer assistance in immigration, AA, career services, food pantry and a host of other social welfare activities. |
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| Author: | Chus [ Mon Dec 03, 2012 7:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Charity |
Each year, I give my time and my money to the Human Fund. The Human Fund. Money for people. |
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| Author: | spmack [ Mon Dec 03, 2012 7:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Charity |
I knew a few chicks named Charity.....one liked my cuz, so I never really looked at her like that. The other was in high school, and she was a biggun.... |
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| Author: | W_Z [ Mon Dec 03, 2012 9:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Charity |
i donate way too much to shitty movies. can't a portion of that go to some kind of charity? |
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| Author: | Colonel Angus [ Mon Dec 03, 2012 9:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Charity |
spmack wrote: I knew a few chicks named Charity.....one liked my cuz, so I never really looked at her like that. The other was in high school, and she was a biggun.... I'm sure you can find a Charity or two @ The Pink Monkey or The Admiral. |
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| Author: | conns7901 [ Mon Dec 03, 2012 10:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Charity |
Speaking of Charity. How much do you think the homeless people downtown pull in a year through begging? |
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| Author: | spmack [ Mon Dec 03, 2012 10:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Charity |
Colonel Angus wrote: spmack wrote: I knew a few chicks named Charity.....one liked my cuz, so I never really looked at her like that. The other was in high school, and she was a biggun.... I'm sure you can find a Charity or two @ The Pink Monkey or The Admiral. Oh yeah..... |
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| Author: | Redneckmommy [ Mon Dec 03, 2012 10:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Charity |
Donate house hold items and clothes to good will. I also like to donate canned food to food drives. They also had something through our church that got the kids involved with a baby shower for less fortunate people by donating clothing or care items. Our dance school had a huge clothing and personal care drive for kids of another dance school that was obliterated in the hurricane. Also If I have spare change it goes into the kettle, HRH even likes to do that. Even send a few bucks to Misericordia. HRH has also danced at Misericordia for their family days, and that is what she likes the most. I think going to nursing homes or helping out other service organizations by coming and dancing for them is what she likes the best, especially when they get people up to teach them the jig or another dance. She knows that some of those people always don't have visitors and loves seeing the smiles on the faces of the residents and talking to them. |
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| Author: | Frank Coztansa [ Tue Dec 04, 2012 9:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Charity |
I prefer to join the fight against the JDRF. |
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| Author: | spmack [ Tue Dec 04, 2012 10:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Charity |
Frank Coztansa wrote: I prefer to join the fight against the JDRF. 
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| Author: | sjboyd0137 [ Tue Dec 04, 2012 10:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Charity |
Frank Coztansa wrote: I prefer to join the fight against the JDRF. Legless SOB |
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