Though many have served with life, limb and even their lives, many veterans fro the wars that the U.S. Military branches fall victims for these scams. Such an example would be the charity The National Veterans Service Fund for Vietnam veterans who claimed to provide help to those servicemen who were exposed to Agent Orange in the said war which failed to invest enough money to the veterans they claim so much to be helping. The said chemical was used widely in the Vietnam conflict as a defoliant to clear huge tracts of forest removing all traces of vegetation making it easier for the military to check and secure. The only problem was that the said agent was also a major cause of cancer and other health disorders that only became known after it was studied extensively after the war. The said charity was supposed to provide assistance in terms of medical aid, and other financial support for veterans and their families who were left to deal with the consequences of its use.
Senate inquiries on the activities of the said organizations questioned the more than 90% of expenditures that were focused on paid fund-raiser events with nothing much given to the Veterans themselves in terms of the assistance they promised. They raised alarm bells after veterans started complaining that the said charity was continuing to solicit and obtain funds for their work even if none of the said funds go to the veterans.
The office of the Attorney General have released many guidelines regarding such activities and that one should call or notify them of any discrepancies or irregularities regarding such matters should they arise to allow proper investigation by the responsible authorities. The same is advised for all those who give regularly to charities which should have the main focus of their expenditures focused on the people or cause they intend to help rather than for other purposes.
Categories: Disabled, Events, Fundraising, Organizations, Tips, Uncategorized, Veterans
People having disabilities are sights to which anyone’s heart will surely go out to. A lot of them can be seen all throughout the world, particularly in Africa, the Philippines and Vietnam. Being in their state was not made by choice but rather by fate. Fortunate people who care enough would give the necessary support and capable sponsorship to extend their helping hands towards them. People cannot simply claim that it is these victims who choose not to do something to rehabilitate their current stature.
True that it fattens the heart to be able to help people in need. This is why people who do charity work and worthy causes would rather do something good for the benefit of the lesser fortunate people. The rewards may not be measured in terms of financial or objects, but all the same, it is providing assistance and support that matters above all.
There are some things that are simply immeasurable and intangible that people would prefer and this is usually doing something wholeheartedly without anything tangible in exchange.
Technorati Tags: charity, disabled, donations, causes
Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: causes, charity, Disabled, donations
For those who would enjoy the beautiful as well as the uncommon charity, participate in the Penang Golden 2007 New Year countdown and celebration in Penang, Malaysia. Instead of the usual fireworks display, the celebration will culminate with the release of thousands of balloons.
According to event organizer, Adelyn Lim, Managing Director of CreatiVision D.C. Sdn Bhd, the decision to switch from fireworks to balloons was made in consideration of those portions of the country that are still recovering from the effects of the flood. In fact, the funds raised during the event goes to the flood victims.
If you’d like to participate, simply go to the party and purchase a balloon at one of the kiosks specially set up for this purpose. A balloon will cost RM3. If you’d like to give donations, those too would be accepted. You can even make donations by cheque. Just make sure that it is payable to the Malaysian Red Crescent Society and write “For Flood Victims” at the back.
All proceeds of the event and all donations will be handed over in a ceremony on Jan 5 to the Red Crescent Society.
Categories: Activities, Charities, Disaster Relief, Fundraising, Holidays, Ideas, News, Uncategorized
Blogging on the best ways to give back to the world around you.
Categories: Animals, Campaigns, Children, Elderly, Environmental, Events, Fundraising, Jobs, Men, Organizations, Products, Programs, Religious, Tips, Uncategorized, Veterans, Volunteering, Wildlife, Women
