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I don't mean to be a scrooge here, but I never give to Toys for Tots. I used to work for a government program where I saw way too much abuse of services. I prefer to buy for someone I personally know who can use help. Honestly, there are so many programs available. Many of the people who tap into one, tap into several more. They call each other and share information about "free" stuff they can sign up for.

Maybe other people in the office have taken "angels" or "stars" off trees in church or at the mall. Maybe they've donated and supported people in other ways. Maybe they are all tapped out.

God bless you for doing that!

It is possible they give to an organization of their choice, or haven't shopped yet. It is a nice gesture by that company.

Years ago we were very much expected to give to the United Way under our employer. Very little irritates me more than someone trying to dictate where I spend my money. I might or might not donate if I worked there. It's worthy, but I do other things.

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That was very Christian of you. Maybe the others were waiting for pay day or have already given at their church, school, or scouts ? Just a thought. I heard of very bad mismangement at Tfor T in the Hampton roads area years ago.

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Good topic--- I have always wondered if the T f T program really goes to needy families/kids,, we have given toys in the past.

It might mean more if you didn't have to broadcast your generosity to us.

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that was uncalled for and boorish

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No...it wasn't

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Sorry if it offended you, you must have a heart of stone.. Just made me and hubby feel like we have helped so many unfortunate children smile on Christmas morning. And you must have missed the morale of the story, it wasn;t about us.

There have been too many reports of the people who organize and distribute items from Toys for Tots taking the "one for me and one for you" approach.

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Why would I have the heart of stone? You have no idea what I may or may not do for charity because I didn't post it here.


I am glad that you and hubby felt good about it. Not posting about it is helping the kids. Posting about it and attacking me.....it is about YOU

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I agree about letting the world know...if it really was a warm and fuzzy, why did you have to tell everyone, do it because it felt right not because you wanted to read posts about how great it was, just my opinion.

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I understand about how some of you feel however my Mom and I have had this conversation before. She says "I don't broadcast my good deeds". I disagree because I feel that if people know what is being done 1) it reminds some people who may not have thought of doing something and 2) it shows people that we can all help. Some people feel "I have nothing to offer because finances are tight" they can see that others do their part it may encourage them to look for ways to help.
I feel even more strongly about this when it comes to rich and famous people. I feel if others see what is being done then it's a higher liklihood they will do something too.

That being said I don't know OP so I have no idea what her motivations were in starting this thread.

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I think what she did was great, and maybe by her telling people, it will make them think. Like "Hey, we have a box and I haven't donated either, I better hurry".

I know at work, my manager "adopted" 3 kids from a foster home, just put their names and lists up on the board, and didn't even tell anyone. The other day I realized how close Christmas was getting and started asking around how we were going to take care of it, assign people, whatever, and nobody had even given it a thought. So at least by bringing attention to it, it got taken care of.

Another thing Debbiepete, good for you!! I think when you do good deeds, they somehow make their way back to you. Times are so tough for so many people these days, if any of us can even make a small difference, we all should. Just my 2 cents.

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debbiepete...I think it was great what you did! There needs to be more caring people like you in the world. ~Lisa

Thanks Lisa

I am really regretting this post. The post was meant merely to say no one where my hubby works is donating, Such a sad thing. And yes they have the means.

Lesson learned Dont post in this forum

I understood that your post was about people having weeks to donate and not doing so, and not to toot your own horn. It was a good thing that you did. I hope it makes other people go out and pick up something.

You have expressed exactly how I feel as well.

I don't think the OP was looking for praise -- I think she was making a valid point: hearing how others help gives others ideas.

Debbiepeete..I think you did a wonderful thing..as did your dh..don't let the loser old bats on this board get to you. I blocked the one old hag.

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Wish I knew how to block the old hags. There are 2 I would block for sure

Its easy Debbie go to user control panel, then go to settings and hit edit ignore list and enter my name and this way you can get rid of one hag who the other is I do not know sorry cannot help you with that one... Catherine

I think it was nice, too. I'll toot my own horn, too. Maybe I can take some of the attention off of you - either for tooting or for hijacking.

We donated 380 non-perishable items to the canned food drive at Trevor's school. Why? Because we could and because I get great deals from this board and others like it that allow me to use my money wisely. Last week, my family sent 10 very full boxes of items to a Marine I've never met in Afghanistan, hoping that he will share them with others that don't get gifts. We sent DVDs, socks, shoe inserts, deoderant, beef jerky, tuna, etc. It was quite a bit. THEN, we just sent 8 large bags of items to DS' class' adopted family, including new jeans, shoes, games, grocery items, makeup, perfume, sweatshirts, etc. and we are going to Wal-Mart tonight to buy bikes for 2 of the kids. Oh yeah, we are also donating a 20 pound turkey. Did it make me feel good? You betcha. Did it give me a chance to continue to show my DS how important it is to help others? Yep. Have I told friends and family? Some of them... It is important to remind others that helping is necessary, especially this time of year. It's sometimes easier to do that by tooting my own horn than asking them what they are doing to help...

Keep it up, Debbiepete

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well..if we are going to toot our horns. I took several items to the Dollar General store that was collecting for the needy. I got some sweatshirts with attached MP3 players..some baby bibs, and small toys. Tonight I am going to a concert which the entry fee is 3 canned goods or one large toy..I am bringing both.

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I don't block because I want to hear what people whom I disagree with have to say. And it helps me remember to be happy and enjoy life and be thankful when I see how some obviously unhappy people have to rain on everyone's parade. My own opinion (and no I didn't do a study so this is not scientific) based on experience is that when people are unhappy with themselves and their lives they tend to be more critical of others. It's hard to be happy for others when you're unhappy with yourself. Misery loves company and misery gets even more annoyed and cranky when misery can't lure people to the dark side.

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anna I loved your post so much thanks and I feel your 100 percent correct when people are not happy in their own life they pick it out on the people who are happy with their lifes, this is soooooo very true and I personally feel it has been proven here many times. Again hon tia and blessings in this holiday season and to Caddylisa tia for the pictures of the blue shoes from fb and the uggs your a real sweetie. Peace. Catherine

Well said!!

Glad I could help in your learning experience. LOL

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Again, I think this is an absolutely valid point of view.

Similar to what I got as well, plus a little vent of how people at her husband's place of employment are appearing selfish. Although it is possible they're doing their own things. A person can't give to EVERY charity/organization/community effort.

Reminded me too, to remember to do the things I wanted to do for charity this year.

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Well that could be but that wouldn't really match the title "A warm and fuzy(sic)" though, does it? Given the title, I did read the thread as a pat on ones back for a good deed.

In any event, OP, thanks to you and your DH for helping with the Toys for Tots program in your region. That was very kind of you. I wouldn't tell the high profile office where these Scrooges work either!

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Someone mentioned that people often use more than resource when picking up toys. In the local paper this morning it said Toys for Tots takes SS numbers and you have to prove it's your children and how old they are. Then they check the computer to ensure you have not gone to the Salvation Army or any of the other agencies in town that provide toys. They all check the computer so in this community someone can only go to one resource for toys.

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Yearly one of the girls at my daughters school collects used and new toys to take to a center down in DC.
I was shocked and upset when I saw that there were only 2 small boxes (banana style) and a bag full of stuffed animals at the end of 3 weeks!! I just could not believe that everyone in at this school could not bring in at least a used unwanted toy that they had in their closets.

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