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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Squizz5 · 51-55, M

The Salvation Army are always out helping the homeless in Australia

wetncthru · F

@Squizz5: Good to hear, but in the UK, they are known in homeless circles more for their "totalitarian"/"do it our way" brand of charity.

Squizz5 · 51-55, M

I thought the whole reason they're around is for the homeless and poor. Seems they've gone in a different direction :(

wetncthru · F

@Squizz5: While NOT in all, but in many of the large/international charities, inefficiency, promotion (more perks) and simple, raw, blatant corruption on an industrial scale are how may I say delicately ..... "not unknown".

Squizz5 · 51-55, M

Sounds like the top brass need a shake up, who's going to give to a charity that aren't very charitable

wetncthru · F

@Squizz5: Oh, your innocence is so sweet.