Crossing my Metaphorical Desk

[callistra]

Someone decided they would try and charge seniors for 'wear and tear' on concrete pathways within their own retirement homes.
http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/seniors-made-to-pay-200-to-use-path/story-e6frg15c-1226186561605

Reasons NOT to donate to the Salvation Army: primarily it's a homophobic organization who gives only to those

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[purrdence]

Also, with the Salvation Army Op shops, there's no guarantee what you donate ends up in their store for sale. I volunteered at one for a while and was shocked to see stuff - good stuff - being thrown out. I'd say at least 2/3 of the toys donated never made it on the shop floor. Fair enough if it was crappy, but their 'if it's too good to throw away' slogan is bull.

[callistra]

Yeah, but I'm not fussed about that sort of thing. When I give my old stuff away, it's because I've severed it from my life, and I tend to donate only because it's a nice thing to do, not because I *want* someone to care for the item. I'm quite happy to stick it in a bin instead as it's less hassle for me, but eh, if someone else wants to try and flog it, fine.

Also, they are a business, and need to provide stuff they can sell. They might have already filled warehouses with simiar stuff, or brand new stuff still in packaging, etc etc etc.

(It's a lot like writing; you sending out in the dark hoping for a positive, but you never know what is influencing the receiver's thoughts at the time.)

[sarren]

Thanks for the links.