Originally posted by Peaseblossom:
I'm going to play the Devil's Advocate here. First, just because the whole 9/11 fund is tied up should not overshadow the great work that the United Way does elsewhere in this country every day. Please don't overlook the food drives and other programs they have done this holiday season. I work in nonprofit, and to the UW's defense. It's not as simple as collecting money and giving it away. When people donated to the Sept. 11th Fund- it was under the knowledge that the money would be dispersed by a panel of people from the Red Cross and UWay so that the money would go to the appropriate places. There is a lot of red tape in collecting and giving out money. Believe me, I'm just as mad as everyone else that the families don't have what they need yet ( although a ton of money was released to families the week before Christmas). The saddest thing about this is, however, that the UWay has to be incredible careful with the money. If they collected $150M and gave it away the next day, there would doubtless be people ripping off the charities (i.e. non 9/11 family members collecting on money, etc.). I'd hate to see the fit everyone would throw if they gave money away quickly to the wrong cause. Again, just an objective opinion. . . commence attacking me if you will.
P.S.- Mrs. Edge- when you get that U2 Foundation job.... there's a nonprofit grantwriter and communications officer that will soon be looking for a new job.