Feed the Children Debacle

[HawkTeflon]

It makes me sad to hear that some of you are saying that "it's reasons like this I don't want to give to a charity / church."

I've done video work in Asia and most recently in Haiti, and I can tell you that people NEED what we're able to give. Are there screwy organizations out there that will not handle your money correctly? Absolutely. It's a part of being human. But I can guarantee you that if you give nothing, they receive nothing. We're becoming too cynical of a society. Why not find an organization, an NPO, that gives 100% of funding raised back to where it will be needed (food for children, education for those overseas, etc)?

I hate to be the new guy that everyone will stone, but honestly ... if we just sit here complaining about it and DO nothing, what good have we done?

[NE Oasis]

Why not find an organization, an NPO, that gives 100% of funding raised back to where it will be needed (food for children, education for those overseas, etc)?

Trying to get this thread back on track -The Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Organization (locally go to Home - BGCO.org, then ministries, then Disaster Relief) uses 100% of every dollar given for actual disaster relief efforts. Salaries for the very few paid members of the organization are provided by the Southern Baptist Convention cooperative program, where almost Southern Baptist churches give a small percentage of thier receipts to the national convention.

[mugofbeer]

It just shows that anyone who gives money to a charity should check into the charity. Feed the Children was once a wonderful organization but apparently has just self destructed. Monitoring groups at websites such as http://www.charitywatch.org can help.

[earlywinegareth]

That's excellent advice, mugofbeer. FTC has been rated F for many years by philanthropy watchdog orgs. There are good charities out there, people should check out the charity's ratings before giving.

Anymore, I only give to my local church's pantry for the needy...that way I know the stuff I contribute goes directly to someone who needs it.

[Easy180]

Let's add another to the list and this one with Jesus in the name...Love the 50% raise the old lady gave herself...Seems to be doin a helluva job

http://newsok.com/jesus-house-in-okl...rticle/3483402

An examination of documents the Jesus House filed with the IRS reveals Janis Mercer was paid $154,295 in 2008 — a $52,372 increase over the $101,923 she reported being paid the previous year. She also received a $46,000 "salary advance" in 2008, documents reveal.
Two other employees joined Janis Mercer in receiving 2008 salary advances. Office manager Marilyn Young was listed as receiving a $20,000 advance, and accountant Barbara Lewis was listed as receiving a $1,000 advance.
Janis Mercer's salary increase and the salary advances came during a year when donations to the Jesus House dropped 25 percent — from $1,619,833 in 2007 to $1,210,903 in 2008. The Jesus House spent more than $200,000 more than it took in that year.
There are questions about whether the raise and salary advances were properly authorized by the board of directors, or whether there even was a board at the time.