Reply #14: It's your money...

[AngryOldDem]

...do what you will with it.

All I know is the SA in my city helps enormously to feed poor families as well as help them find and get settled in transitional housing programs. They also help recovering addicts and paroled men re-establish themselves in society by providing halfway housing (a step toward permanent housing, and job searches. They also provide jobs for many people who otherwise would be out of work.

They are one of only two organizations that are in the forefront of helping the poor and the homeless in my area...a segment of the population that has grown tremendously during the past year. I am actively involved with the other group, and I can honestly say that I do not think the needy in my area could be served without the existence of the SA. I know there is no way my organization could not possibly go it alone, without the presence of SA.

Repuke, anti-gay, whatever you want to call them...I really don't care. What I do care about are giving people food and a roof over their heads and a second chance at life.

But, it's your money...I trust that if you do decide to pass the kettle by you will find another organization to donate to that meets your ideology -- and that's all I ask of anyone here who can't stand the SA. If you have a problem with its organization, please don't take it out on those who are most in need of the many services SA provides.