tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1358549399838555786.post4018359819144368577..comments2023-08-13T05:51:02.635-04:00Comments on werelivingafulllife: RING....its a paid solicitor!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10204165708189660644noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1358549399838555786.post-40391040542008624882012-09-08T10:12:11.264-04:002012-09-08T10:12:11.264-04:00I am always polite and usually never donate over t...I am always polite and usually never donate over the phone. You are so right about asking how much makes its way back to the ones that need it. So the next time 'they' call guess what my first question will be? Thanks Jen.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11199777195853274898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1358549399838555786.post-86794454535984969522012-09-07T06:58:07.015-04:002012-09-07T06:58:07.015-04:00PS-LOVE the new look! Very slick!PS-LOVE the new look! Very slick!championm2000https://www.blogger.com/profile/14867731446440889107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1358549399838555786.post-69689266488075359942012-09-07T06:57:53.481-04:002012-09-07T06:57:53.481-04:00I have a policy not to donate over the phone. If t...I have a policy not to donate over the phone. If they are legit, they don't mind giving me their website or mailing me more information so I can do my homework.<br /><br />championm2000https://www.blogger.com/profile/14867731446440889107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1358549399838555786.post-78783944661166733912012-09-06T19:57:11.943-04:002012-09-06T19:57:11.943-04:00I like your hubby's approach best. Call them ...I like your hubby's approach best. Call them back at dinnertime. :)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00275397308355794201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1358549399838555786.post-64928512882409726472012-09-06T19:22:59.668-04:002012-09-06T19:22:59.668-04:00WHAT!?! Good info Jen. I don't usually let &q...WHAT!?! Good info Jen. I don't usually let "an organization" get very far but if they are at least I have a good question to ask in return. Kenya G. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03901164070843042029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1358549399838555786.post-18068083852522233162012-09-06T19:21:35.320-04:002012-09-06T19:21:35.320-04:00When I was ill, I gave away huge amounts of money,...When I was ill, I gave away huge amounts of money, believing it was what I was "supposed" to do, but ever sane time I give ;o, I check first. Sometimes I am quite surprised by what I find. ~MaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1358549399838555786.post-68500962820060805452012-09-06T17:22:48.563-04:002012-09-06T17:22:48.563-04:00I bet! They're not gonna waste the cost of sta...I bet! They're not gonna waste the cost of stamp when they're raking in the big $$$$; the thieves!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10204165708189660644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1358549399838555786.post-89953422844603674232012-09-06T17:18:02.207-04:002012-09-06T17:18:02.207-04:00Mr. Liverpool always asks the solicitor to mail hi...Mr. Liverpool always asks the solicitor to mail him the information first.<br /><br />They never do.<br /><br />you made the right choice, dear. XxxMy Inner Chickhttp://myinnerchick.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1358549399838555786.post-80026361674666434092012-09-06T10:30:48.386-04:002012-09-06T10:30:48.386-04:00The State Police do not take donations directly, I...The State Police do not take donations directly, I checked!! <br /><br />But their members do belong to a number of organizations and they are (with permission) allowed to use the State Police name in their fund raising. <br /><br />I checked the web-site of the organization that called me. It doesn't give a financial disclosure of how the money is distributed, not even the most basic info! Shame. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10204165708189660644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1358549399838555786.post-54100142552310547012012-09-06T10:20:04.927-04:002012-09-06T10:20:04.927-04:00I went on the no call list to get away from this t...I went on the no call list to get away from this type of questionable persons/organizations. Now poof they come up with this paid solicitor nonsense! <br />You're so right the best do the donating directly.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10204165708189660644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1358549399838555786.post-41126493631403553072012-09-06T09:11:42.495-04:002012-09-06T09:11:42.495-04:00I'd tell them I'd prefer to donate to the ...I'd tell them I'd prefer to donate to the police department directly. Then, I'd call the station to make sure they know this company was soliciting donations on their behalf. Usually, there are volunteers who make those type of phone calls, in my experience.another jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02697826890724579041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1358549399838555786.post-57543868353912297952012-09-06T07:54:04.667-04:002012-09-06T07:54:04.667-04:00I am with your husband. I am respectful but once ...I am with your husband. I am respectful but once I know it is a solicitor, I say, this is not a good time for me to talk, thank you, and hang up.<br />I NEVER give money to phone solicitors for the reason you indicated. I so make donations to causes in which I believe - all the time -- but I initiate the donation. Almost always (except for political support) I donate to local causes -- our town's schools, youth groups, police and fire departments, food bank - those kind of things. When I give to the local food bank, cop shop, or school, I know where the money goes b/c I know the people involved. I like that.Graciewildehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00142582724233027386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1358549399838555786.post-43737476290952753292012-09-05T20:34:08.779-04:002012-09-05T20:34:08.779-04:00You and Bill would get along famously!You and Bill would get along famously!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10204165708189660644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1358549399838555786.post-82582412543917200192012-09-05T20:33:30.338-04:002012-09-05T20:33:30.338-04:00My husband just hangs up on them. And to pull the ...My husband just hangs up on them. And to pull the teddy bear card, I should probably report them for being such thieves!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10204165708189660644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1358549399838555786.post-77183711564549991352012-09-05T18:36:43.292-04:002012-09-05T18:36:43.292-04:00You're nicer than me because I never even let ...You're nicer than me because I never even let them get into their shtick!Liz Mayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13960276167677132860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1358549399838555786.post-14451111658516748192012-09-05T13:13:16.903-04:002012-09-05T13:13:16.903-04:00Wow!!! Good for you to ask. Probably would get mor...Wow!!! Good for you to ask. Probably would get more satisfaction in sending the police a check yourself for teddy bears. Wow!!! That makes me mad.<br /><br />What a huge heart you have. :)amoryghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00986059850778381660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1358549399838555786.post-84570466969651268862012-09-05T10:26:06.630-04:002012-09-05T10:26:06.630-04:00I was shocked at how little the division of funds ...I was shocked at how little the division of funds was. I know not all goes to the organization and there is overhead but that was just appalling. I guess it's the difference between them doing their own fundraising and a paid solicitor doing it. Makes a big difference I would think!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10204165708189660644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1358549399838555786.post-36591569532902642862012-09-05T07:54:27.593-04:002012-09-05T07:54:27.593-04:00Wow...very good point. Now you have me wondering....Wow...very good point. Now you have me wondering...just how much of what I donate actually benefits the cause----I'll be asking the same question in the future.<br /><br />Thanks ;o)Kathleen's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06023233771502468191noreply@blogger.com