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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.

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Charity with murky financials trolls in Seattle

Posted on January 23, 2015 by William P. BarrettJanuary 23, 2015

Watchdog says it is “unable to verify” accounting of Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.

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Posted in Seattle charities | Tagged BBB, Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance, charitable accounting, charitable fundraising, Jadent Inc., Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Leave a reply

Charity telemarketer plaguing Seattle files for bankruptcy

Posted on April 10, 2014 by William P. BarrettJuly 6, 2014

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Associated Community Services kept most of money raised, but problems still arose

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Posted in Seattle charities | Tagged ACS, America's Stupidest Charities, American Association for Cancer Support, American Veterans Education Foundation, American Veterans Support Foundation, Associated Community Services, Autism Spectrum Disorder Foundation, BBB, Better Business Bureau, Breast Cancer Support and Research Fund, Cancer Fund of America, Cancer Support Fund, Cancer Support Services, Children With Hair Loss, Children's Cancer Fund of America, Children's Cancer Recovery Foundation, Children's Leukemia Research Association, Community Charity Advancement, Firefighters Assistance Fund, Firefighters Support Services, Law Enforcement Education Program, National Children's Leukemia Foundation, National Vietnam Veterans Foundation, Paralyzed Veterans of America, Pulitzer Prize, Richard Cole, Tampa Bay Times, United States Armed Forces Association, Veterans Support Foundation, Vietnam Veterans of Washington State, Wise Giving Alliance, Youth Development Fund | 1 Reply

A dubious charity solicits in Seattle

Posted on March 4, 2012 by William P. BarrettJuly 7, 2014

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Cancer Fund of America looks for donations around Puget Sound

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Posted in Seattle charities, Seattle culture, Seattle image | Tagged accounting tricks, BBB, Better Business Bureau, Bill Gates, Bundle.com, Cancer Fund of America, charitable commitment, Forbes, Form 990, fundraising efficiency, Gates Foundation, gift in kind, GIK, IRS, James T. Reynolds, joint costs, Lea Goldman, Marie Claire, Sam Reed, United Way of King County, Volunteering in America, Washington Secretary of State, Wise Giving Alliance | 12 Replies

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