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WCAP Salvation Army Radiothon

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1. JC Says:
   December 12th, 2009 at 9:07 am

   Before you give money to the Salvation Army, become familiar with their positions on many social issues:

   http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/www_usn_2.nsf/vw-dynamic-index/B6F3F4DF3150F5B585257434004C177D?Opendocument

   Their stances are starkly different from mine on many issues, and therefore they no longer receive any of my money. I’d rather give money to the Lowell Wish Project.

2. Paul Belley Says:
   December 12th, 2009 at 5:46 pm

   JC
   I don’t know what you are talking about on social issues but I can tell you 1st hand that out of all the groups that came down to help after the Mother’s Day Flood of 20006 and 2007 the Salvation Army came out 24-7 every day for 3 weeks.

   They gave us 3 meals a day tools,boots, gloves and council.
   The Salvation Army is doing God”s work.
   They serve 1800 meal”s every month.

   Warren Shaw is also doing God’s work in raising money’s
   for the Salvation Army.

   Open your heart….It”s Xmas Time

3. Right In Lowell Says:
   December 13th, 2009 at 10:39 pm

   JC… get over yourself! They certainly do not ask what a person’s social issues are before helping them out. Paul is right, they do God’s work every day of the year without asking who or what you are and I am happy to be part of Warren’s team.

4. A Concerned Taxpayer Says:
   December 13th, 2009 at 10:44 pm

   Well said Paul!!

5. Kim Says:
   December 13th, 2009 at 10:49 pm

   If you are the one in desperate need you probably are not worried about their social policy! I really hope that those that condemn their policies give generously to those in need. I feel those that do not “put up” are usually the ones that do not “shut up”. I could not agree with Paul more….Open your heart….It”s Xmas Time and open your wallets if you are so fortunate!!

6. Kim Says:
   December 13th, 2009 at 11:54 pm

   I will be doing a toy donation to the Pyne Arts School this Wednesday and a food drop to the Merrimack Valley Food Pantry on Thurday. If anyone would like to help I will come and pick up at your home or another location.
   Please contact me at kpemscott@gmail.com
   All toys for ages 6-14 are welcome and all non-perisishables.

7. outsider Says:
   December 14th, 2009 at 12:08 pm

   AMEN Brother Paul !!!!!!!

   I say again AMEN.

   JC hope you are never down and out — the army always come thru — social policy or not

8. Right In Lowell Says:
   December 14th, 2009 at 12:41 pm

   I’ve noticed while helping out that people seem to buy cute little toys for the younger kids and not things for older kids which are of course more pricey. We can’t forget the 10-13 year old kids that would like a toy as well.

9. Lynne Says:
   December 14th, 2009 at 5:41 pm

   RiL: good point, and Kim, if I can get out to buy some of the things needed, I will email you before Thursday.

   RE social policy, it’s all well and good when people help, really it is, but I am allowed to allot my charity dollars according to my own values, correct? So stop jumping all over JC for his. Thanks.

10. Tom Says:
    December 14th, 2009 at 5:47 pm

    I looked at the Salvation Army’s policies on their web page, and I have to say that I am in favor of some of their positions, but of course not all.

    Can some one name a large charitable organization that supports all of your positions exactly? I doubt it. The yardstick I judge a charity by is the percentage of donor dollars NOT wasted on overhead. I think the Salvation Army performs very well there.

11. JC Says:
    December 14th, 2009 at 6:35 pm

    Thanks Lynne! I was coming back to say that. I looked back at my original post, and never once suggested that I was ignoring the pursuits and efforts of the SA, and am not sure why some comments are implying this. There are many charities out there that do not discriminate against people due to gender, life choices, or sexual orientation. Unfortunately the SA is not one of them. I cannot with good conscience give money to an organization that does not see all people as being equal. While I am willing and ready to admit that the SA does many great things in the world, until they change their organizational philosophy I will give my money to another charity. I shared this info to help people make informed choices to guide their benevolence. Unfortunately this was taken the wrong way. Happy holidays to everyone!

12. TPetty Says:
    December 15th, 2009 at 4:55 pm

    Kudos to Warren Shaw and his team! Many people have fallen on hard times and the Salvation Army, along with many other organizations in the Merrimack Valley, like the Wish Project, provide assistance to so many in need. Without their help, many individuals and families go without the basic necessities. My thought is this … ‘give of your time and/or give money to an organization of YOUR choice … but GIVE and give generously. Merry Christmas!

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