[concerned about politics]

Don't these guys take your blood...give you nothing in return except maybe a cookie or two, and if you ever need blood they charge you both arms and a leg to get a blood transfusion?

I think I remember they charge $400 per pint for the blood they got for free?
Salvation Army gets things free, and they give it back for free if someone needs help.
They have thrift stores to pay for the soup kitchens, shelters, and other aids.
We went through hurricain Agness. Lost everything.
Red cross charged us full price for aid, but the Salvation Army gave us everything for free, even toys for us kids!

[concerned about politics]

PS...I've taught my kids to never, ever pass their little red bucket when they see one. During Chrismas shopping one day , we saw 6 kettles, and put in a total of $18 in one trip!
I couldn't tell you how much we put in through the Christmas hollidays. The kettle came first, before we entered a store.
It's a wonderful feeling to know those who need food and shelter are getting it on those cold frozen winter nights.

[CobaltBlue]

Glad to hear that. We always donate to the Salvation Army.