Re: United Way Supports Anti-Nukes

["Jim Hoerner" <jim_hoerner@HOTMAIL.COM>]

Hi, Michael.



I get the RadSafe Digest, but NOrm was kind enough to forward your post to 

Know_Nukes with a funny subject header.



>You need to untwist your knickers.



I'd do that, but then my brain wouldn't get enough oxygen.  Believe me, my 

brain needs all it can get.



>It makes a heckuva lot more sense for a person to send their money directly 

>to a NON-partner agency then through United Way - - if they want to get the 

>most bang for their buck.



Yes.  UWay's overhead is about 15% overall, which is relatively good 

percentage-wise.



>HOWEVER, just because the United Way honors a donor's wish and PASSES ALONG 

>that donor's contributions DOES NOT mean that the United Way endorses or 

>condones



I did not imply that; I said supports.  If the United Way is helping those 

organizations to raise money, they are supporting them.  As a contributor to 

United Way, I don't want them helping groups like NC WARN achieve their 

objectives.  Of course, it's UW's option to support whomever they want, just 

like it's my option to donate money to whomever I want.



>A donor can direct their monies to ANY organization through the United Way 

>as long as it is non-profit.



My recollection was that I get to choose which agencies my UWay donations go 

to off a pre-determined list.  Still, if you're correct, that's no excuse.  

I should have done some more research or waited for a reply from them before 

posting.



I think you're right - http://www2.ucsc.edu/united-way/FAQ.html says you can 

designate any 503(c) organization with a write in.  I was wrong.



> > The United Way is a great organization.  They have made significant 

>changes in the last several years regarding how they do business.  They 

>fill a vital role in the communities they serve.



I think I said that.  I agree.  I know several people who have been directly 

helped by the UWay.



I apologize to the United Way and all of y'all on distribution for my error. 

  I'll post any reply I get from them.



Now I'll go an eat my pledge card to the Coalition for Tuna-Free Dolphin 

Meat.  Oh, and tighten up my knickers another notch.



Regards,

Jim



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Hold the door for the stranger behind you.  When the driver a 

half-car-length in front of you signals to get over, slow down.  Smile and 

say "hi" to the folks you pass on the sidewalk.  Give blood.  Volunteer.



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