Charity

[Miss Vicky]

Originally Posted by GypsySorcerer

I've looked into giving to a few on your list - Surfrider and the Ocean Conservancy. Glad to see they're recommended.

You must have a thing for the ocean.

I was a little hesitant to give to Surfrider because they obviously have an alterior motive for protecting the beaches - so people can surf there - but I made a promise to someone that I would donate to that charity in return for a favor so I had to.

I suppose it doesn't really matter why a charity tries to protect something, just so long as it gets protected.

[GypsySorcerer]

Originally Posted by Miss Vicky

You must have a thing for the ocean.

I was a little hesitant to give to Surfrider because they obviously have an alterior motive for protecting the beaches - so people can surf there - but I made a promise to someone that I would donate to that charity in return for a favor so I had to.

I suppose it doesn't really matter why a charity tries to protect something, just so long as it gets protected.

I do - I love the ocean. I actually didn't know that about Surfrider. Hmmm.

[Miss Vicky]

Originally Posted by GypsySorcerer

I do - I love the ocean. I actually didn't know that about Surfrider. Hmmm.

If you look at their website, they have links to surf reports and things like that. So my impression was that it seems to be a surfer's charity and the person I made the promise to is a big surfer. Also, if you look at their mission statement, it suggests as much. But, like I said, as long as the beaches get protected that's the important thing.

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by Miss Vicky

If you look at their website, they have links to surf reports and things like that. So my impression was that it seems to be a surfer's charity and the person I made the promise to is a big surfer. Also, if you look at their mission statement, it suggests as much. But, like I said, as long as the beaches get protected that's the important thing.

I am confused - are you saying surfing is wrong or somehow detrimental to the ocean? Or are you saying the ulterior motive makes the cause not genuine?

[Miss Vicky]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

I am confused - are you saying surfing is wrong or somehow detrimental to the ocean? Or are you saying the ulterior motive makes the cause not genuine?

I'm not saying either one. I have nothing against surfing or the people who participate in it. Obviously, if I thought there was anything really wrong with the charity's motives/goals I wouldn't have made the donation nor would I post the link here or on my own website (actually, there are three links to Surfrider on my website), promise or no promise.

All I said was that, at first, I was a little hesitant to donate because they aren't trying to save the ocean/beaches just for the sake of the environment and the wildlife that inhabit it. However, after giving it some thought, I decided that as long as they are working to protect the beaches and the ocean and promote low-impact ways of enjoying them, that's all that mattered.

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by Miss Vicky

I'm not saying either one. I have nothing against surfing or the people who participate in it. Obviously, if I thought there was anything really wrong with the charity's motives/goals I wouldn't have made the donation nor would I post the link here or on my own website (actually, there are three links to Surfrider on my website), promise or no promise.

All I said was that, at first, I was a little hesitant to donate because they aren't trying to save the ocean/beaches just for the sake of the environment and the wildlife that inhabit it. However, after giving it some thought, I decided that as long as they are working to protect the beaches and the ocean and promote low-impact ways of enjoying them, that's all that mattered.

Gotcha

[eclipse]

I wish I had more cash....but I don't
Along with Sparky...I also contribute to Locals COPS-(You get a cool sticker to put on your car...that hopefully when they stop you and see the sticker... they won't give you a ticket?)...and I have a very close friend who is a COP and they need all the help they can get- Terrible job-Anyway...
Also
Animal Rescue League
Planned Parenthood- (not really a charity..as such)
World Wildlife Fund
Susan Korman Breast Cancer Foundation
Wheelchair Vetereans

and I am a sucker for any kid selling ANYTHING- for band clothes-school trip-new football equipment..whatever and However I WILL NOT BUY things from Parents (for their kids function, school, whatever), If the child asks me...ring it up!
Also give away a shameful amount of clothes/towels/bedding etc. To a local program for Families needing assistance- (like a Salvation Army, but local)

And I try to put something in the container at the grocery store each week when I shop. They collect all the food and assorted products and distribute it to the local chuches, for families that the church knows need help. Plus I throw in dog food at the ASPCA container that goes to our local "pound".
whatever helps right someone else right?
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