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Question: How do you know your christmas donations are going to the starving and homeless?

and not to greedy managers that you hear so negatively about, , i want to donate to the salvation army or some other charity to feed the homeless at christmas, but unless i can go out personally and hand them the money or food, how do i REALLY know if its going to good use, ive heard some horror stories that the managers drive around in flashy cars (maybe not the salvation army) but it has been documented that only 15% of any donating goes to the actual people mostly needs it. is it a con, how do you actually know where its going. in proof.

Answer: For Thanksgiving, I donated to a family that lives near by. I know the father lost his job, mother has health problems and they have kids of various ages. I did up a big box with a turkey and all the fixings and threw in a bunch of things for them to at least have a nice dinner. Not knowing how to give it, I simply knocked on their door the Monday before Thanksgiving and told them I had all this extra food I didn't need and wanted them to have it. They were so grateful and happy. For Christmas, I'm going to do the same. I know it will be useful, needed items going to a family that I know really needs the help. I learned that this is the true spirit of Christmas. My husband and I no longer give each other gifts. We have what we need and want the folks in need to at least have a happy holiday. So, if you personally know of a family near by in need.......and that could be as close as your next door neighbor these days, help them out. This way you KNOW where it is going and to those who really need it. I see their kids could use new winter coats. So, I got their sizes and will buy that for them, along with a few items I know the whole family will enjoy. I never felt my money more well spent. Merry and blessed Christmas to you and your family.

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