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....for charitable giving, which I do next to none of anymore, not because I am the Grinch or Scrooge, rather I think there is a difference between the deserving and the undeserving, the latter are well provided for-too well provided for, through taxpayer dollars. In Philadelphia last year there was a horrible fire, 3 adults and 9 children killed. The cause was blamed on a child playing with matches. I note the liberal media didn't milk the story, It was reported that they were living in 4 rooms, the media acknowledged that for some crowded living conditions are the norm, Philadelphia has a long waiting list for subsidized housing and has built none in years. Recall an article in one of the New York newspapers-from 1966, the Lindsay Administration had made "slumlords" Public Enemy No. 1. One walked into Housing Court, told the judge "I can't take care of my properties-my tenants won't let me." The story quoted him "I only rent to the legal number. But Lord how the aunts and uncles and cousins pile in."The reporter who wrote the story noted "The halls reek of urine and wine."
People-usually from churches-who have volunteered at the local soup kitchens have noted the sense of entitlement, the arrogance and conceit of many of the patrons and say many should be sent to Weight Watchers.
My church has a warmth tree, the watch caps I contribute are all ones I have found while walking or bicycling, put them in the laundry and.....
I am a fan of the English 3-speed bicycle. Found a nice 1974 Raleigh at a yard sale-$30.00-a few years ago, got it home, looked at it, looked at it....it was the 23" frame which is too big for me. Gave to a friend who is the pastor of a church, he gave to a fellow who has "developmental" problems-he uses it to get to work.
One church had a generous toy distribution program-they insisted on NIB, still wrapped. They found that many "parents" were returning or selling them to buy tobacco and alcohol. My church has an Angel Tree, one woman took a request for a Peppa Pig playset-she found it costs $90.00. We have a $25 limit on toys now. A few years ago I took a request for a tricycle for a 3 year old, found a nice sturdy shiny red one at the Trenton Bike Exchange-$15.00.
People-usually from churches-who have volunteered at the local soup kitchens have noted the sense of entitlement, the arrogance and conceit of many of the patrons and say many should be sent to Weight Watchers.
My church has a warmth tree, the watch caps I contribute are all ones I have found while walking or bicycling, put them in the laundry and.....
I am a fan of the English 3-speed bicycle. Found a nice 1974 Raleigh at a yard sale-$30.00-a few years ago, got it home, looked at it, looked at it....it was the 23" frame which is too big for me. Gave to a friend who is the pastor of a church, he gave to a fellow who has "developmental" problems-he uses it to get to work.
One church had a generous toy distribution program-they insisted on NIB, still wrapped. They found that many "parents" were returning or selling them to buy tobacco and alcohol. My church has an Angel Tree, one woman took a request for a Peppa Pig playset-she found it costs $90.00. We have a $25 limit on toys now. A few years ago I took a request for a tricycle for a 3 year old, found a nice sturdy shiny red one at the Trenton Bike Exchange-$15.00.
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