[Sacajaweau]

Haven't given United Way a dime since 1984 (I think). It goes to my local favorite...Volunteer ambulance or such.

[Mears]

I haven't given to the United Way in years either and my boss was horrified. My large company tried to get 100% compliance for United Way and we would have very expensive films and tons of handouts every year,presented by United Way,so that we would doneate.

I decided that I would donate directly to my favorite charities and have done so every year since.

The United Way organization seemed very top heavy to me,and this was before the scandals.I just figured out that 100% of my money would go to my charity,not to the fundraising process.

My supervisor actually pleaded with me to give 5 cents a week so they could reach their 100% figure but I refused. It was pretty funny!!!