Albatrosss Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 Does anyone here donate to any charities? List any of your favorite charities. I'm thinking to start donating to Wounded Warrior. I saw their ad on TV and it kind of got to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 We've donated to PBS yearly for every year since I've had kids. It's not a lot, but especially with my son, he loved their content, and it just felt right given how little it cost to do. I've wanted to give to Wounded Warriors in the past, but their financials aren't great and they were ravaged by accusations of fraud and abuse around 2015. Last I remember, they only gave around 70% of their donations to vets. Great charities should be moving at least 90% of their funds directly to the cause. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 We do World Vision. I don't even want to see their Financials. Most of these NGOs are scams on the level of Canadian Junior Miners. I did just donate to a Thai animal rescue shelter that looked good. "Soi". One of my brother lives there, is getting married next week (we're not going) and I wasn't giving them money lol. So I bought him a Thai street dog lol. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 1 minute ago, Dunny said: We do World Vision. I don't even want to see their Financials. Most of these NGOs are scams on the level of Canadian Junior Miners. I did just donate to a Thai animal rescue shelter that looked good. "Soi". One of my brother lives there, is getting married next week (we're not going) and I wasn't giving them money lol. So I bought him a Thai street dog lol. They're at 89%, so that seems legit. https://www.worldvision.org/giving-tuesday 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 We just did a charity gig at a church in Rocky Point. This is the 3rd year they asked us to come back. We actually raised over $5000 bucks for the 3rd year in a row. I'm actually pretty proud of that one! Listen....there's no fucking way I'm getting into Heaven, but at least I scored a few points with those gigs!! LOL 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted September 3 Author Share Posted September 3 18 minutes ago, Ozzy said: We just did a charity gig at a church in Rocky Point. This is the 3rd year they asked us to come back. We actually raised over $5000 bucks for the 3rd year in a row. I'm actually pretty proud of that one! Listen....there's no fucking way I'm getting into Heaven, but at least I scored a few points with those gigs!! LOL nice, ozzy. original music? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 19 hours ago, Albatrosss said: nice, ozzy. original music? All cover stuff...mostly classic rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindG1000 Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 20 hours ago, Phil said: We've donated to PBS yearly for every year since I've had kids. It's not a lot, but especially with my son, he loved their content, and it just felt right given how little it cost to do. I've wanted to give to Wounded Warriors in the past, but their financials aren't great and they were ravaged by accusations of fraud and abuse around 2015. Last I remember, they only gave around 70% of their donations to vets. Great charities should be moving at least 90% of their funds directly to the cause. 20 hours ago, Albatrosss said: Does anyone here donate to any charities? List any of your favorite charities. I'm thinking to start donating to Wounded Warrior. I saw their ad on TV and it kind of got to me. I realize it involves some research on your end, but all kinds of local charities across the country have missions aligned with or very close to Wounded Warriors. I'd heavily recommend finding one you like and donating that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 44 minutes ago, LindG1000 said: I realize it involves some research on your end, but all kinds of local charities across the country have missions aligned with or very close to Wounded Warriors. I'd heavily recommend finding one you like and donating that way. Yup. It's on The List™ to get to one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasRanger Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 (edited) Tunnels2Towers https://t2t.org/?utm_source=sav&utm_medium=google&utm_campaign=search&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiuC2BhDSARIsALOVfBLutCryO9aLQqY_e0kKnPkkHKd4w4XYT2TLEdLDAh8NDbIolq-TgEMaApYFEALw_wcB Since its inception, the Foundation has been committed to practicing sound fiscal management, organizational efficiency and program integrity. Tunnel to Towers keeps fundraising and administrative costs at a minimum, with only a small percentage of funds allocated to overhead expenses. For the past several years, the Foundation’s program service percentage on average was 95% – 95 cents out of every dollar goes directly to our programs and services. Program service ratio is a key barometer used to measure operating effectiveness. For seven years running, the Foundation has achieved the highest rating, four stars from Charity Navigator, the nation’s largest and most-utilized evaluator of charities. Edited September 4 by VegasRanger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted September 4 Author Share Posted September 4 2 hours ago, Ozzy said: All cover stuff...mostly classic rock. any Doors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted September 4 Author Share Posted September 4 16 minutes ago, VegasRanger said: Tunnels2Towers https://t2t.org/?utm_source=sav&utm_medium=google&utm_campaign=search&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiuC2BhDSARIsALOVfBLutCryO9aLQqY_e0kKnPkkHKd4w4XYT2TLEdLDAh8NDbIolq-TgEMaApYFEALw_wcB Since its inception, the Foundation has been committed to practicing sound fiscal management, organizational efficiency and program integrity. Tunnel to Towers keeps fundraising and administrative costs at a minimum, with only a small percentage of funds allocated to overhead expenses. For the past several years, the Foundation’s program service percentage on average was 95% – 95 cents out of every dollar goes directly to our programs and services. Program service ratio is a key barometer used to measure operating effectiveness. For seven years running, the Foundation has achieved the highest rating, four stars from Charity Navigator, the nation’s largest and most-utilized evaluator of charities. sorry bro, "never forget" has already been forgotten long time ago. I mean we have protests supporting Hezbollah in NYC go unpunished. I'm not wasting my money on a lost cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keirik Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 I donate to NPR, Garden of Dreams, Wounded Warrior, and Officer Down memorial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 Garden of Dreams is another great one. 95% score on Charity Navigator. https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/133979726 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 2 hours ago, Albatrosss said: any Doors? a few, yeah! Love Her Madly 20th Century Fox Love Me Two Times Roadhouse Blues LA Woman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 You can't really go wrong with American Red Cross. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 (edited) 3 hours ago, Albatrosss said: sorry bro, "never forget" has already been forgotten long time ago. I mean we have protests supporting Hezbollah in NYC go unpunished. I'm not wasting my money on a lost cause. This doesn't sound like a lost cause... Quote Since 9/11, we have been helping America’s heroes by providing mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families with young children and by building specially-adapted smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders. We are also committed to eradicating veteran homelessness and helping America to Never Forget September 11, 2001. Edited September 4 by Pete 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted September 5 Author Share Posted September 5 5 hours ago, Ozzy said: a few, yeah! Love Her Madly 20th Century Fox Love Me Two Times Roadhouse Blues LA Woman Nice. I’ll come see u if you’re ever in Jersey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted September 5 Author Share Posted September 5 5 hours ago, Pete said: This doesn't sound like a lost cause... Thats gottabe an old quote. Those small children are already adults by now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 30 minutes ago, Albatrosss said: Thats gottabe an old quote. Those small children are already adults by now Good point. I dunno. But I know guys in their 50s still suffering from first response... I doubt T2T is scamming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodka Drunkenski Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 I’ve debated about donating to @Ozzydrinking charity but worry about going bankrupt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodka Drunkenski Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 On a serious note, I donate to St. Jude 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 14 minutes ago, Vodka Drunkenski said: On a serious note, I donate to St. Jude 100% donation rate. They're fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindG1000 Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 12 hours ago, Pete said: Good point. I dunno. But I know guys in their 50s still suffering from first response... I doubt T2T is scamming. 13 hours ago, Albatrosss said: Thats gottabe an old quote. Those small children are already adults by now T2T changed its mission in the past few years as it moved from supporting the families impacted by 9/11 specifically to a more open mission of ending veteran homelessness and providing housing for families who lost loved ones in active military conflict. They've taken some flak for helping out Guiliani in the past few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keirik Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 Only throwing this in there since I saw a lot of outpouring here for the Gaudreau family but there is a gofund me for the lesser known brother's family. Looks like they had a baby on the way and one young one already. Saw this posted in Spitting Chicklets podcast so I assume it's legit. https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-madeline-and-baby-tripp-after-tragedy?lang=en_US&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp9c&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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