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The $5 found the red kettle!

Laura14 — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 21:44:42 GMT

From the thread a few days ago, I found five bucks. It is now safe with Salvation Army. I can keep my angel wings.

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cherry — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 21:45:51 GMT

One thing you can be sure of, it will go to help the needy

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Venezia — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 21:52:37 GMT

Nice one, @Laura14 .

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phoenixbrd — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 21:57:22 GMT

Salvation Army is a wonderful organization that truly helps others...that $5 was put to good use.

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cactusgal — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 21:57:36 GMT

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deepwaterdotter — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 22:01:43 GMT

Always a good thing to do. Enjoy your evening.

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coconut1818 — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 22:04:01 GMT

I know a young single mom who is struggling. She is a para at an elementary school and works with the specials needs children. She has two young children, a six year girl and one and a half year old boy. She was worried about providing them a joyful Christmas. She signed up for help from the Salvation Army. When she picked it up they gave her a turkey, a ham, shoes for the kids, socks, underwear, diapers, five outfits for each child and a bunch of toys, all brand new. She said she almost started crying. I thought I was done donating but after hearing that I couldn't help but give some more. Thankful for all the agencies that help people going through a rough and scary time!

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ShowMe — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 22:08:30 GMT

This is partly what the CHRISTMAS SPIRIT is about...... Let's keep it going......

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maestra — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 22:10:42 GMT

You will be blessed, as you bless others!

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QueenDanceALot — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 22:18:37 GMT

It's holiday tradition at my house.

You pass a red kettle and a bell ringer, you put something in the kettle!

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AKgirl2 — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 22:40:23 GMT

"Everybody time you hear a bell ring, an angel gets their wings!"

I thought I heard a bell ring! 🛎👼🏼

(Sorry, best bell I could find.)

❤️💚Merry Christmas, @Laura14💚❤️

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CAcableGirl2 — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 22:25:21 GMT

@Laura14 I am inspired reading that you donated and that other posters are confident that it truly goes to a good cause. It brought tears to my eyes to read from the one poster about the lady who received Christmas items for her and her children.

So, with that, I'm heading out to the mall to pick up an online order, and I will be dropping $5 in the kettle myself!

If you area blessed this time of year and able to spare $5, I encourage you to match @Laura14 's donation!

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graciesmom1003 — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 22:37:02 GMT

God Bless the Salvation Army. Just watched an interview about their organization. When you donate in the kettle, that money (all money donated in that vicinity) stays in the area and helps people in the area. Also read that of all the major charities, they have the lowest overhead costs and their CEO makes the lowest (most reasonable) salary. Other well known charities for helping those who are suffering in an emergency have very highly paid CEO's. Definitely not so with Salvation Army. You can feel confident when you put your $5 in the kettle that it is going to help someone who really needs it!

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ShowMe — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 22:59:03 GMT

@graciesmom1003 wrote:
God Bless the Salvation Army. Just watched an interview about their organization. When you donate in the kettle, that money (all money donated in that vicinity) stays in the area and helps people in the area. Also read that of all the major charities, they have the lowest overhead costs and their CEO makes the lowest (most reasonable) salary. Other well known charities for helping those who are suffering in an emergency have very highly paid CEO's. Definitely not so with Salvation Army. You can feel confident when you put your $5 in the kettle that it is going to help someone who really needs it!

@graciesmom1003......that's exactly why I have included them in my will.

This is kind of interesting.....yesterday I had a call from my attorney.....a very dear friend..... His birthday is Christmas Day....and I always call him for that. He wasn't in the office when I called him, but his secretary told him I wished to talk with him. So, he returned my call. He was also the attorney for my oncologist before they were recently taken over by Mercy....and no longer represents him. Any how, after talking about what has gone on with me and my physical problems, he did ask me if I have everything in order.....and I said yes....."you did it for me". He had not pulled my file before calling me. At the time of making out my will, he and I discussed it, and thought that was a good idea. And it still stands that way today.

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chrystaltree — Sun, 23 Dec 2018 01:58:18 GMT

Well, good for you. You just ended poverty in the USA.

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sissel — Sun, 23 Dec 2018 02:02:02 GMT

Yes, we always give also the Humane society my two favorites.

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ShowMe — Sun, 23 Dec 2018 02:29:57 GMT

@chrystaltree wrote:
Well, good for you. You just ended poverty in the USA.

@chrystaltree......NO.....but every little bit helps......

And, I'm still here.

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ShowMe — Sun, 23 Dec 2018 02:32:20 GMT

@sissel wrote:
Yes, we always give also the Humane society my two favorites.

@sissel.......Well, if I had a lot, I would also like to give to St. Judes and Shriner's Hospital. But I don't, so I can't.

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fortune — Sun, 23 Dec 2018 04:21:27 GMT

@chrystaltree wrote:
Well, good for you. You just ended poverty in the USA.

@chrystaltree

Merry Christmas to you, Chrystaltree!

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Gorgf — Sun, 23 Dec 2018 13:03:01 GMT

$5.00 went in as the smallest bill I happened to have at our local Supermarket yesterday. I live in a cold area and I wish Wal-Mart would let the bell ringers go inside. Everyone has to be in the elements, Girl Scouts and Vets. Store policy?

We have a busy thrift store here. I appreciate it as like to donate as hate to have yard sales. They take anything. My Mother's favorite charity along with Veterans organizations.