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potato_head) wrote2011-12-22 04:32 pm
potato_head) wrote2011-12-22 04:32 pm
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A reminder to be aware where your money goes
The ringers are all over the place this time of year, but you might want to know some things about the Salvation Army before you donate to them.
A quick rundown for you:
And no, choosing not to donate to the SA doesn't mean you have to hurt homeless people in general in the process. There's probably a locally-run LGBT-friendly charity that would appreciate your donations c:
A quick rundown for you:
- SA-run shelters often refuse space or assistance to openly gay couples
- They support anti-gay legislation, not just in word but monetarily; that's where some of your donations will end up
And no, choosing not to donate to the SA doesn't mean you have to hurt homeless people in general in the process. There's probably a locally-run LGBT-friendly charity that would appreciate your donations c: