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Title: Salvation Army Bell Ringer outside Malls....
Post by: wrands on November 21, 2012, 11:04:30 am
During holiday season, you see them outside the Malls ringing that bell for donations.  Do you give any change to help out? Salvation Army should be doing this the Whole year.  It's probably minimum wage but they can still help out people with no job and get donations.  It's like killing 2 birds in 1 stone.  What do you guys think?
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Post by: ktheodos on November 21, 2012, 12:17:37 pm
Are those people paid or are they volunteers? I usually chip in a little bit if I have change!
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Post by: ancmetro on November 21, 2012, 03:19:13 pm
     
       The Salvation Army has been there for many people...when other people did not want to get involved or help needy people.
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Post by: bowrunner on November 21, 2012, 04:26:01 pm
I know someone that does that and they are volunteers.
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Post by: tammypete on November 21, 2012, 04:27:58 pm
I do try to give them something whenever I see them.....
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Post by: dmitchn1 on November 21, 2012, 04:38:36 pm
There was a girl that worked with me that got fired for stealing and then a couple weeks later I saw her ringing the bell outside a store >:(
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Post by: pattersondebra on November 21, 2012, 04:45:24 pm
There is a guy who rings the bell for salvation army in my neighborhoods store. The kids run up and talk to him and put change in the bucket. This bothers me because he was arrested for sexual abuse.
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Post by: Storm61115 on November 21, 2012, 05:37:53 pm
i usually give change and i'm glad that the bells arent loud anymore. :thumbsup:
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Post by: vickysue on November 21, 2012, 06:15:17 pm
I will give them change if i have it, but prefer to write a check if it is a large amount and give it straight to the salvation army. That way i know it is going where i want it and hopefully not in someones pocket.
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Post by: aaagwy on November 21, 2012, 07:19:08 pm
I think your idea about the bell ringers all year long is a good idea many people use those donations to make it threw the holidays. I always try to donate when ever I can
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Post by: Laurieandjohn on November 21, 2012, 07:30:42 pm
me too the Salv. Army is a great thing and they have tons of programs to help  children also
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Post by: vp44 on November 24, 2012, 06:22:29 pm
During holiday season, you see them outside the Malls ringing that bell for donations.  Do you give any change to help out? Salvation Army should be doing this the Whole year.  It's probably minimum wage but they can still help out people with no job and get donations.  It's like killing 2 birds in 1 stone.  What do you guys think?


Where I live there is all year long Salvation Army collectors they have a blue Salvation Army uniform form and a white collection pot with red writing on them.  :peace: :peace:
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Post by: black1304 on November 24, 2012, 06:30:16 pm
I do think that is a good idea.  I imagine you can donate to them all year long, but having the bell ringers would be a good reminder.  I usually try to toss my change in after each store I leave throughout the season.
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Post by: skrogman on November 25, 2012, 03:48:03 am
Yes, I usually drop in whatever change I just got as I come out of the store.  I know it's not a lot right then and there, but I kind of figure if I do it through the season each time I see one it may add up to a little bit and I am only one of how many that are, too.  But I know they are volunteers and I always thank them for being there because I know plenty of families that have needed the assistance.
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Post by: hvnlydevil on November 25, 2012, 03:49:33 am
Bell ringers are volunteers.
Sometimes I give my kids change throw in. I don't know that they'll continue to do as well as years past with the red bucket though if everyone continues to carry no cash.
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Post by: jonhall37 on November 25, 2012, 09:23:13 am
i enjoy giving them my change every year. they are normally at my local grocery this time of year
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Post by: mom2taz on November 25, 2012, 09:36:28 am
I always thought the bell ringers were volunteers...but an article in our local newspaper this morning about area businesses hiring for the holidays included Salvation Army bell ringers.  I prefer to use a check to the local office of Salvation Army or whatever program I am donating to...that way I have a record of the donation for tax deduction. 
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Post by: Anson1 on November 25, 2012, 09:37:59 am
where I live I saw one of them dancing on the corner to try to get some people to donate their dollar.
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Post by: champak97 on November 28, 2012, 08:02:08 pm
I always thought the bell ringers were volunteers...but an article in our local newspaper this morning about area businesses hiring for the holidays included Salvation Army bell ringers.  I prefer to use a check to the local office of Salvation Army or whatever program I am donating to...that way I have a record of the donation for tax deduction. 
I also thought they were volunteers. Instead of these bell ringers Salvation Army can put a box for spare change outside each grocery store. That way, they can make people donate year round, instead of only during the holiday season.
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Post by: MessiahMews on November 28, 2012, 10:03:37 pm
We sometimes give the change if we see them, and we have the spare change.

We support them by buying used stuff in their stores too.

Same with Goodwill.
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Post by: raven1114 on November 28, 2012, 11:33:04 pm
We don't have much ourselves but I still try to give a little something when and where I can.
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Post by: annettefayeroach on November 29, 2012, 03:11:38 am
I  do put my change in. It would  be nice it they would do it year round.
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Post by: jkhanson on November 29, 2012, 05:34:14 am
I drop in change when I see the Bell Ringers.  Every little bit helps.
Through out the year, we donate to Salvation Army stores
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Post by: ljrjess69 on November 29, 2012, 06:27:13 am
sometimes ill give them my extra change if ive got any  :dog:
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Post by: coulsongirls on November 29, 2012, 06:38:33 am
I shop by Debit card all the time, so I don't usually have anything to give. But I do shop at the Salvation Army Thrift store.  I don't think having them year round would be good b/c then people would always think they could give next later in the year and just put it off for longer than they realize. They do great work and I know in some areas they have those things that attach to cell phones so they can swipe a card for a donation but I'd be afraid they were saving my personal info to their phone somehow. Just me.  They do tell you you can text a certain code (each code is local) that gives a $10 donation to them.
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Post by: Shandara09 on November 30, 2012, 04:10:57 pm
I used to give more than I do now, since I rarely use cash anymore.. but I'll give change when I have it. 
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Post by: timvolley on November 30, 2012, 04:20:20 pm
i usually donate online or if i do have some pocket change i might occassionaly deposit some money
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Post by: lackeyk on November 30, 2012, 04:36:52 pm
Yes its one right inside the grocey store where I live and Im with you on that one, they should have it all year around because alot of people need help these days. Blessed everyone who is helping.
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Post by: emily01 on November 30, 2012, 04:39:39 pm
I try to give a little something when I can.
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Post by: LaKecias on November 30, 2012, 05:40:41 pm
I think it's good I hope enough people donate and not just walk by all the time. I gave a small donation today. It wasn't much but something.
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Post by: gramev64 on November 30, 2012, 08:33:37 pm
In my city bell ringers are all volunteers, so all the money goes directly to the Salvation Army.  They help so many people I hope that people give generously when you see them.
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Post by: sgluckadoo on November 30, 2012, 08:59:00 pm
In my city bell ringers are all volunteers, so all the money goes directly to the Salvation Army.  They help so many people I hope that people give generously when you see them.

That is how it works where i live too. Salvation army is one of the few charities i really like. the ceo doesnt have a 6 figure salary and drive a roles royce.

i do wonder about the ringers safety in this day and age. your sort of a target standing there with a bucket of money.
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Post by: tykhailfa on November 30, 2012, 10:22:47 pm
During holiday season, you see them outside the Malls ringing that bell for donations.  Do you give any change to help out? Salvation Army should be doing this the Whole year.  It's probably minimum wage but they can still help out people with no job and get donations.  It's like killing 2 birds in 1 stone.  What do you guys think?
i think thats good im going to try all i can to help the salvation army this year by giving the clothes money and toys and anything else im all about helping this year ;D
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Post by: tantricia44 on November 30, 2012, 11:58:50 pm
You're right, it they were out there year round there wouldn't be this last minute stress to get people to donate! :thumbsup:
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Post by: vicogden on December 01, 2012, 02:09:31 am
I'm not sure.  I've heard some bad rumors about the Salvation Army.  I'm gonna have to research it and decide which cause(s) deserve donations the most.
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Post by: mrisha on December 01, 2012, 12:36:25 pm
I may not donate money, but I donate clothes, household items, electronics through out the year.
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Post by: vgonzales1 on December 01, 2012, 12:51:28 pm
I do if I have loose change and I agree with you that they should do it year round
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Post by: mstevenson2 on December 01, 2012, 03:49:15 pm
i belong to the salvation army they have a budget to stay on only alloweed to hire so many so they cant do bell ringing year round and that money go's for helping people with needs food xmas ete
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Post by: dkanofsky on December 01, 2012, 03:58:00 pm
They do a fine job and they do give of their time and effort.  Yes, I do give every year.
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Post by: mariek09 on December 01, 2012, 04:35:48 pm
I have done it in the past and where I live they are just volunteers.
If I have change to spare I will give it to them, its for a good cause
And they do it around the holidays to give to families who might go without during the holidays
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Post by: LenoraMinogue on December 02, 2012, 08:46:40 am
I believe the bell ringers are volunteers. I always try to chip in a little to the Salvation Army when I can.
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Post by: lynnc35 on December 03, 2012, 05:20:49 am
I think there could be more charity drives throughout the year the cost of living is so high most people can't afford to live and they become homeless and left in the gutter, it is so wrong what this nation does.
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Post by: kqa on December 03, 2012, 08:06:57 am
They perform a great service. I usually contribute something. I once volunteered to ring the bell for a service organization. Coldest, windiest day and longest 2 hours of my life. When my replacement came, I went into K-Mart to warm up.
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Post by: Skyisbluetoday on December 03, 2012, 08:43:30 am
I think they're volunteer's to ring the bells. I think it's a good way to help others in need. I do try to help them when I can.  :thumbsup:
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Post by: ben50 on December 03, 2012, 01:33:37 pm
I am sure there are alot of people out in the cold for the winter, some people don't want to think about it or get involved because  it would mess up their happiness
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Post by: stretch1967 on December 03, 2012, 03:23:36 pm
I used to give all of the time. I cant afford to right now.
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Post by: jwallbank on December 03, 2012, 05:21:51 pm
Salvation Army is all volunteer, even the CEO does not take a penny for Salary.!! I don't understand the new thing that they are trying to Ban the Salvation Army from outside Certain Business establishments. This is one of the most Honest and Caring Organization in the Country, and they don't take a penny for their work. Salvation Army does other things throughout the year. They have a Car contribution program along with furniture donation Program. It is sought of Traditional they only have the bell ringers during the Holiday Season.!!
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Post by: sgluckadoo on December 13, 2012, 10:48:40 pm
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Post by: tclark15 on December 14, 2012, 06:47:37 am
They have definitely been visible in my area of town, and I will contribute to the red can, because I believe that I am help someone no matter how small the contribution..   :icon_rr:
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Post by: cashrose on December 14, 2012, 06:56:34 am
During holiday season, you see them outside the Malls ringing that bell for donations.  Do you give any change to help out? Salvation Army should be doing this the Whole year.  It's probably minimum wage but they can still help out people with no job and get donations.  It's like killing 2 birds in 1 stone.  What do you guys think?
Thats what they said,if you give or share little it made a very very big different to others and feel good in you. Always,always help no matter what cuz it might be
you or your members of families that you are helping!!! HO!HO!HO!Merry Sharing Tis Season
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Post by: mgint on December 14, 2012, 07:45:20 am
they help people so help them.
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Post by: jski107 on December 14, 2012, 09:02:34 am
I would be broke if they were outside the entire year.  I can never not give them a dollar when the person is ringing literally feet away from me.  I always have to give a dollar and if that was all the time.... :o
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Post by: bremer51 on December 14, 2012, 10:42:55 am
I have a lot of respect for the Salvation Army and specifically the bell ringers.  Oftentimes they work in rather harsh weather conditions.  I usually donate on the way into the store because I might not have any money left on the way out.
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Post by: work778 on December 14, 2012, 04:24:12 pm
If I have an extra dollar or change I will contribute.
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Post by: tammypete on December 14, 2012, 04:37:54 pm
If I have any cash on me, I usally give it to them!  The Salvation Army is a great organization.