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wrands

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Salvation Army Bell Ringer outside Malls....
« 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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Re: Salvation Army Bell Ringer outside Malls....
« Reply #1 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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Re: Salvation Army Bell Ringer outside Malls....
« Reply #2 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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Re: Salvation Army Bell Ringer outside Malls....
« Reply #3 on: November 21, 2012, 04:26:01 pm »
I know someone that does that and they are volunteers.

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Re: Salvation Army Bell Ringer outside Malls....
« Reply #4 on: November 21, 2012, 04:27:58 pm »
I do try to give them something whenever I see them.....

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Re: Salvation Army Bell Ringer outside Malls....
« Reply #5 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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Re: Salvation Army Bell Ringer outside Malls....
« Reply #6 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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Re: Salvation Army Bell Ringer outside Malls....
« Reply #7 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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Re: Salvation Army Bell Ringer outside Malls....
« Reply #8 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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Re: Salvation Army Bell Ringer outside Malls....
« Reply #9 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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Re: Salvation Army Bell Ringer outside Malls....
« Reply #10 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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Re: Salvation Army Bell Ringer outside Malls....
« Reply #11 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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Re: Salvation Army Bell Ringer outside Malls....
« Reply #12 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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Re: Salvation Army Bell Ringer outside Malls....
« Reply #13 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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Re: Salvation Army Bell Ringer outside Malls....
« Reply #14 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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