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What Vicki said about the United Way being able to direct the money you
give in exactly the way you want it given is
true. All you have to do is to write on your donation where
you want your donation to go or where you do not want it to go and they
will honor your request.. It has always been that way.
There are many people who don't want to give to one or other of the
recipients of United Way money. Everyone has their pet charities and
charities they don't believe in. It is not just the Boy Scout thing that
bothers everyone.
The big however, is that there are many worth while organizations that do
receive funding from the United Way and the money stays LOCAL.
The steps that need to be taken to get on their list and stay there
are not easy or simple. The organization has to have a good business plan, work
on raising other funds, be a vital element to the people and meet several other
criteria. They are reviewed every year and must submit budgets and other
supporting data and then be approved every year.
I am sure Bob or others can give more details but in a nutshell, money
given stays local and money given can be directed according to donor
preference.
Thank you
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