Apparently the Salvation Army treats homeless people like shit?

Someone told me not to donate to them recently because of this, and I had to do some research because I mean, you can't trust someone on just their word. Apparently, according to multiple sources, the Salvation Army don't seem to care much about the people they are out there to help...

Anyone know more about this here? Also, anyone know any alternative charities for homeless people?

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puck61

I spent some time homeless, and a lot of shelters have staff that are pretty judgmental towards homeless people. Some assume that your homelessness stems from some moral shortcoming or personality flaw. Problem is, with a few exceptions, usually, they're right.

bookerdana · M

@puck61: everyone has some moral shortcomings or personality flaws.

NorthernRoses · 26-30, F

@puck61: Yeah, judgmental staff is one of the things I've read about them. I've also read about how one homeless woman got kicked out of one of their shelters, and how her belongings and valuables were confiscated and sold. Could be that it was just one bad nut in the nut basket of shelters, but..

SW-User

@bookerdana: Not me! LOL...and I am very humble

wetncthru · F

@puck61: You comment took real balls to post. Good for you.

bookerdana · M

@wetncthru: Pucks my friend and though he's to modest to say it hes got plenty of testicular fortitude!

wetncthru · F

@bookerdana: I am sure he has! I just did not to want his refreshing honest posting on such a difficult topic to go either un-noticed or unappreciated.

bookerdana · M

Sure,I was just showing that you and others had his 6!

puck61

@bookerdana: Thanks ya'll! You've given my morning a good start!

bookerdana · M

Thats the only way to start a morning :)

wetncthru · F

@puck61: The expression snouts in the trough comes to mind .... NO, NOT the service users, but these angels in the vanguard of charitable capitalism.