RE: UKRAINE - BEST WAYS TO DONATE? - Page 5

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
@beach-mom wrote:
Like others here - through our church.

Why would anyone donate to a local church here ... rather than a charity that can actually do some good for Ukraine? Although I assume they mean well, I'm not sure that would be a trustworthy or efficient option.

@Tinkrbl44 Agreed. The organization should have accountability and be audited to assure donations go where intended. There are many religious organizations I wouldn't trust. I don't necessarily assume they mean well.

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new nickname 4 · ‎05-21-2018

@Tinkrbl44 Just my opinion, but I went into my local town today, under the bridge near the "soup kitchen", and went door to door of the cars parked under the bridge, gave them each $100. We talked just a few minutes, but these are the people that I choose to help, my community, people who are homeless, can't even afford gas anymore. They are allowed to sleep in their cars, and the center gives them bus tokens to get their kids to school, and themselves to work. I will not donate to any group, instead it was hand to hand without a middle man taking their share. I don't have a lot of money to give, but I will take care of my home town citizens when I can.

Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

@new nickname 4 wrote:
@Tinkrbl44 Just my opinion, but I went into my local town today, under the bridge near the "soup kitchen", and went door to door of the cars parked under the bridge, gave them each $100. We talked just a few minutes, but these are the people that I choose to help, my community, people who are homeless, can't even afford gas anymore. They are allowed to sleep in their cars, and the center gives them bus tokens to get their kids to school, and themselves to work. I will not donate to any group, instead it was hand to hand without a middle man taking their share. I don't have a lot of money to give, but I will take care of my home town citizens when I can.

@new nickname 4

Good for you .... I do the same when I can.

I recall a very critical post a few years back, someone who said she'd NEVER give money to a homeless person "because they probably will just buy booze with it anyway". I was stunned at the comment ... and her stupidity.

Homeless people often can manage to get food, but many would be thrilled with a pair of clean socks or underwear. Or another may have serious dental problems and a lot of pain, and the only time the pain is alleviated is when they can get a little whiskey to numb their gums.

We have no idea what others go through and I can't begin to understand how people reduced to homelessness are even managing.

ThinkingOutLoud · ‎05-01-2020

@Kachina624 wrote:

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
@beach-mom wrote:
Like others here - through our church.

Why would anyone donate to a local church here ... rather than a charity that can actually do some good for Ukraine? Although I assume they mean well, I'm not sure that would be a trustworthy or efficient option.
@Tinkrbl44 Agreed. The organization should have accountability and be audited to assure donations go where intended. There are many religious organizations I wouldn't trust. I don't necessarily assume they mean well.

Totally agree and hope people are careful and do their research.

ALRATIBA · ‎07-15-2016

I think throughout our diocese - there will be special collections for Ukraine this coming weekend. I plan on donating.

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

@new nickname 4 wrote:
@Tinkrbl44 Just my opinion, but I went into my local town today, under the bridge near the "soup kitchen", and went door to door of the cars parked under the bridge, gave them each $100. We talked just a few minutes, but these are the people that I choose to help, my community, people who are homeless, can't even afford gas anymore. They are allowed to sleep in their cars, and the center gives them bus tokens to get their kids to school, and themselves to work. I will not donate to any group, instead it was hand to hand without a middle man taking their share. I don't have a lot of money to give, but I will take care of my home town citizens when I can.

@new nickname 4 I know you mean well, but I fear many of your generous donations went straight to drug dealers.

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50Mickey · ‎05-21-2010

@Tinkrbl44

Thank you Tinkrb144 for starting this thread. I just donated to World Central Kitchen. I like that they are on the ground feeding people now.

kitty60 · ‎03-13-2010

@Kachina624 ,This is a tough issue. Many of the homeless have children living with them in cars and just can't get on their feet. I give to an organization that helps to shelter and feed homeless but occasionally I am called to give to someone directly. Once I give it to them it is up to them to use it for something to benefit themselves. I am not going to judge them I have done what I have been led to do. There is way too much need out there.

Boehm Collector · ‎03-09-2010

My Town has set up a location where donations can be dropped off. Our Mayor is always very well organized.

MIGRL · ‎09-12-2010

I also donated to World Kitchen, UNICEF, and I'm going to donate to Bethenny Frankel's organization - BStrong. I saw her on tv yesterday where she said they provide food, clothing and transportation for Ukraine refugees.