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During the summer of 2016 I relocated from Seattle to Las Vegas. Since then, I have not put up new posts here on New To Seattle, although visitors are free to comment on older posts, to which I often respond. In Sin City I've launched a new blog, New To Las Vegas, which continues my same tradition of observation, musings and commentary. Visitors can access my new blog by clicking here. Please visit and stay awhile.

Tag Archives: BBB Wise Giving Alliance

Two calls in 24 hours from the same iffy charity prowling Seattle

Posted on May 17, 2016 by William P. BarrettMay 17, 2016

Disabled Police and Sheriffs Foundation spent on charity just 6% of the money

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Posted in Seattle charities | Tagged BBB Wise Giving Alliance, Breast Cancer Survivors Foundation, charitable telemarketing, David Angeli, David Kenik, Disabled Police and Sheriffs Foundation, International Union of Police Associations AFL-CIO, National Police and Troopers Association, New York State Attorney General, Outreach Calling | Leave a reply

In Seattle, elusive King County Police Union remains on the prowl

Posted on April 4, 2016 by William P. BarrettApril 4, 2016

Public Safety Employees Union 519, which uses that name in fundraising, is again nominated for list of America’s Stupidest Charities

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Posted in Seattle charities, Washington State government | Tagged America's Stupidest Charities, BBB Wise Giving Alliance, charitable commitment, fundraising efficiency, Guardian ID Systems Inc., King County Police Union, My ID Club, Public Safety Employees Union 519, Robert Casey, Support Services Inc., Wayback Machine | Leave a reply

In Seattle, Joel Collins is one really stupid charity computer

Posted on February 28, 2016 by William P. BarrettApril 20, 2016

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American Veterans Support Foundation, trade name of National Vietnam Veterans Foundation, again calls a known critic asking for money

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Posted in Seattle charities | Tagged American Veterans Support Foundation, BBB Wise Giving Alliance, charitable commitment, Charity Navigator, CSI/Outsource 3000, fundraising efficiency, Healing Heroes Network, Injurd American Veterans Foundation, J. Thomas Burch Jr, Joel Collins, Midwest Publishing, National Vietnam Veterans Foundation | 13 Replies

Fraudulent cancer charities plaguing Seattle get nailed

Posted on May 19, 2015 by William P. BarrettMay 20, 2015

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The feds and every single state sue Cancer Fund of America and Cancer Support Services

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Posted in Seattle charities | Tagged BBB Wise Giving Alliance, Breast Cancer Society, Cancer Fund of America, Cancer Support Services, Children's Cancer Fund of America, CNN, Federal Trade Commission, FTC, James Reynolds II, James reynolds Sr., Tampa Bay Times, telemarketing fraud | 3 Replies

Fifth candidate in Seattle for ‘America’s Stupidest Charities’

Posted on January 9, 2015 by William P. BarrettJanuary 11, 2015

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Public Safety Employees Union 519 asks again for money

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Posted in Seattle charities, Seattle government | Tagged 501(c)(3), 501(c)(5), America's Stupidest Charities, BBB Wise Giving Alliance, Dustin Frederick, Guardian ID Systems, Internal Revenue Code, King County Police Union, Public Safety Employees Union, Public Safety Employees Union 519, Support Services Inc. | 4 Replies

Another iffy veterans group trolls in Seattle

Posted on December 10, 2014 by William P. BarrettDecember 11, 2014

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Paid fundraisers kept almost all money donated to The Center for Homeless American Veterans, doing business as Association for Homeless and Disabled Veterans

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Posted in Seattle charities, Washington State government | Tagged Association for Homeless and Disabled American Veterans, BBB Wise Giving Alliance, Brian A. Hampton, Center for Homeless American Veterans, charitable commitment ratio, Circle of Friends for American Veterans, Eric Thornton, Falls Church, fundraising efficiency ratio, Outreach Calling, The Center for Homeless American Veterans, Washington State Secretary of State | 1 Reply

Another sketchy charity trolls for cash in Seattle

Posted on January 18, 2014 by William P. BarrettJuly 6, 2014

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National Vietnam Veterans Foundation d/b/a American Veterans Support Foundation spends very little of donations on good works

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Posted in Seattle charities | Tagged American Veterans Support Foundation, BBB Wise Giving Alliance, charitable commitment, Charity Navigator, Eatontown, fundraising efficiency, J. Thomas Burch Jr, Midwest Publishing, National Vietnam Veterans Foundation, Oregon's 20 Worst Charities, Outreach Calling, Telecom Enterprises, William Burch, Wise Giving Alliance | 16 Replies

New cancer charity trolling in Seattle spent zilch of collected cash on mission

Posted on November 8, 2013 by William P. BarrettJuly 6, 2014

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Of every $100 sent to Cancer Support Fund, only 14 cents went to true charity

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Posted in Seattle charities | Tagged AC Services, American Association for Cancer Support, Associated Community Services, BBB Wise Giving Alliance, Blue Source, Cancer Fund of America, Cancer Support Fund, charitable commitment, gift in kind, gifts-in-kind, GIK, Jula Connatser, Orden Del Malta Charity, Southfield MI, Washington State Secretary of State, World Assist | 3 Replies

Police charity ranks among the scuzziest trolling in Seattle

Posted on June 26, 2013 by William P. BarrettSeptember 30, 2015

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National Police and Troopers Association benefits its members but not the public

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Posted in Seattle charities | Tagged Al Capone, America's Worst Charities, American Association of State Troopers, BBB Wise Giving Alliance, Better Business Bureau, charitable commitment, fundraising efficiency, International Association of Police Associations AFL-CIO, International Union of Police Associations, King County Police Union, My ID Club, National Police and Trooper Association, National Police and Troopers Association, Police Protective Fund, Public Safety Employees Union 519, Tampa Bay Times, United states Deputy Sheriffs' Association, Washington State Secretary of State, Wauwatosa | 221 Replies

Dubious charity playing in Seattle scores a dubious hat trick

Posted on May 28, 2013 by William P. BarrettJuly 6, 2014

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Most of what the Breast Cancer Research and Support Fund raises in cash benefits only the fundraiser

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Posted in Seattle charities | Tagged BBB Wise Giving Alliance, BCRSF, Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance, Breast Cancer Research and Support Fund, Breast Cancer Research Foundation, charitable commitment, charity reverse hat trick, Children's Cancer Recovery Foundation, Community Charity Advancement, Courtesy Call, donated medical goods, fundraising efficiency, gift in kind, gifts-in-kind, GIK, Lea Goldman, Marie Claire, Pompano Beach, Seattle Cancer Alliance, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, Seven Sisters of Healing, The Big Business of Breast Cancer, Wise Giving Alliance, World Help, World Helpless | 198 Replies

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