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My friends and family know not to go there with me but believe it or not, the first person who ever said "It's a good thing not everyone thinks like you" was a solicitor for a charity! I was so appalled, I hung up on her.Quote:
Originally posted by PJ's Mom
You too? I hate it! Most people know not to even go there with me anymore.
:rolleyes:
Do any of you give money to Petsmart? I see that money bin at the front of the store and if I have cash, I usually put it all in. :rolleyes: Somehow I think it will be used better.
I guess my days of giving money to charities through the mail are over. I will take the advice of all of you and give to the local shelter. It gives me an excuse to drive over there and visit the doggies and kitties anyway. ;)
A coincidence I guess, but North Shore called me tonight asking if I would sponsor a dog or cat in need. I HATE to be bothered by someone asking for money on the phone. I told them that if they could send me literature, I'd think about it. They wanted me to make a pledge for a certain monthly amount. I hung up on her because my answer wasn't good enough. She wanted money right now. :(
Lady's Human, thank you for that link. It's very interesting! :)
Argh, North Shore. I work with a rescue in northern Westchester and NSAL shleps their animals from the Island all the way up there and competes with the local rescues.
I must be in the right place...I'd rather give to the animals than kids (I've never said that out loud and I still feel funny writing it down) because I know someone else will look out for them (the kids).
It is difficult deciding which charity to send your hard earned money. thankfully there are a couple of small local ones around me that could use some help. The big ones can fend for themselves!
another good link ...Quote:
Originally posted by Lady's Human
www.charitynavigator.org
rates charities through a number of methods, and gives a breakdown of their ratings for each charity
http://www.charitywatch.org/