Donating at the cash register
With the economy being the way it is, many Charities are feeling the pinch and are using all kinds of approaches. I have noticed lately at Publix, that there is hardly a week that goes by when the Cashier does not ask if you would like to add a donation to (fill in the blank). I recall that Publix and some other area stores permit some charities and organizations to solicit at front of store at different times of year, (K of C, Lions, Girl Scouts, etc). Just wonder why they don't use this same method for all, instead of asking at register.
I am also bothered by some charities, who know that you have donated in past, then use paid "volunteers" who call you and ask that you use your postage stamps and send appeal envelopes to 10-12 of your neighbors. My answer to them is the always the same, "I will consider responding to a direct appeal mailed to me, but I absolutely will not respond to telephone solicitations and further, will not solicit from my neighbors."
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