Saturday, December 17, 2011

The Holidays are Coming, Some Thoughts on Giving

Since the Holidays are almost here, yes all of the holidays and not just "yours", Velma passed this along. 

There are some folks who decide to do some end of the year giving to different charities.  If you're going to do that, send your money to where it does the most good.   If the charity is in a big building that has its name slammed all over the side on a main street, chances are it is spending too much on its own upkeep.   If they pay their Board of Directors big salaries, chances are the money is not going where it should.

You will see what I mean below:



As you open your pockets for the next natural disaster, please keep these facts in mind:


· The American Red Cross President and CEO Marsha J. Evans salary for the year was $651,957 plus expenses


· The United Way President Brian Gallagher receives a $375,000 base salary along with numerous expense benefits.


· UNICEF CEO Caryl M. Stern receives $1,200,000 per year (100k per month) plus all expenses including a ROLLS ROYCE . Less than 5 cents of your donated dollar goes to the cause.

GO "GREEN" INSTEAD AND PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE IT WILL DO SOME GOOD:


· The American Legion National Commander receives a $0.00 zero salary. Your donations go to help Veterans and their families and youth!


· The Veterans of Foreign Wars National Commander receives a $0.00 zero salary. Your donations go to help Veterans and their families and youth!


· The Disabled American Veterans National Commander receives a $0.00 zero salary. Your donations go to help Veterans and their families and youth!


· The Military Order of Purple Hearts National Commander receives a $0.00 zero salary. Your donations go to help Veterans and their families and youth!


· The Vietnam Veterans Association National Commander receives a $0.00 zero salary. Your donations go to help Veterans and their families and youth!

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