My Last Contribution to Wounded Warriors

My wife and I find it quite satisfying to send out checks to charities that actually accomplish something for our fellow human beings. Much to our surprise we have found that our frugal lifestyle has enabled us to do so and continue to save money for a "rainy" day.

I truly feel sorry for the conditions that some people endure, whether from their own blunders, illness, or natural disasters. Donations to local food banks and shelters are particularly satisfying. We are not going to be able to "take it with us", so we might as well try to make the planet a better place.

We are not "church people" so maybe this is our substitute.
 
I'd like to give without going through a charity. If there was some way to give directly to these vets. I believe for a charity to be effective 60-80% of the money has to go into programs. That sounds good until you consider how effective is their "programs". Do these "programs" consist of mostly staff salaries, with a $1.98 going to vets.?
 
win231 said:
Wow, I thought everybody already knew what a scam those "charities" are.
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Charity Navigator rates charities based upon how much actually goes for their causes, how much goes for administrative and marketing costs, deeming certain percentages reasonable for the latter two categories. I would not donate to a charity that did not have an excellent rating.
 
fmdog44 said:
Just received a skimpy, small blanket more suited for a small pet from the Wounded Warriors Charity for money sent. I look at the label and it reads, Made in China". Isn't China the communist giant that killed American fighting troops during the Korean War?! Isn't China the greatest threat to our allies in the Pacific region? No more money from me. They are going to hear from me.
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Strange isn't it? The same country that allowed our planes from "Doolittles Raiders" to land in their country , after the Tokyo raid.

As for the charities , I pretty much gave up on all of them , including the animal charities.

For now, the only one left that I do support is Matthew 25 Ministries ..... & I watch them very closely. First sign of anything hinky & that will stop as well.
 
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