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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: Tampa Bay Times

An iffy charity make a short phone call to Seattle

Posted on February 10, 2016 by William P. BarrettFebruary 10, 2016

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Injured American Veterans Foundation, part of Healing Heroes Network, hangs up after one sentence

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Posted in Seattle charities | Tagged Alvin Spiegel, America's Worst Charities, charitable commitment, Facebook, Foundation Center, fundraising efficiency, Healing Heroes Network, Injured American Veterans Foundation, Joel Collins, joint costs, Kids Wish Network, Neal Spiegel, Outreach Calling, Palm Harbor, Scrooge List, South Carolina Scrooge List, Stacey Spiegel, Tampa Bay Times | 1 Reply

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

Posted on October 2, 2015 by William P. BarrettOctober 2, 2015

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National Police and Troopers Association, part of the International Union of Police Associations AFL-CIO, calls a known critic asking for money

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Posted in Seattle charities | Tagged America's Stupidest Charities, America's Worst Charities, Courtesy Call, International Union of Police Associations, JAK Productions Inc., Ken Daugherty, Ken Dougherty, National Police and Trooper Association, National Police and Troopers Association, Outreach Calling, Public Awareness, Tampa Bay Times | 15 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

Repeat nomination in Seattle for ‘America’s Stupidest Charities’

Posted on May 27, 2014 by William P. BarrettJuly 6, 2014

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Breast Cancer Research and Support Fund, part of Community Charity Advancement, again pitches a known critic

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Posted in Seattle charities | Tagged America's Stupidest Charities, America's Worst Charities, American Veterans Support Foundation, Better Business Bureau, Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance, Breast Cancer Research and Support Fund, Cancer Fund of America, Cancer Support Services, Community Charity Advancement, Courtesy Call, Darlene Lewis, fundraising efficiency, National Vietnam Veterans Foundation, Seven Sisters of Healing, Tampa Bay Times | 2 Replies

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

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

Posted on January 30, 2014 by William P. BarrettJuly 6, 2014

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Cancer Support Services asks for a donation from a known critic.

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Posted in Seattle charities | Tagged American Veterans Support Foundation, Cancer Fund of America, Cancer Support Services, CNN, gift in kind, GIK, GIK valuation, National Vietnam Veterans Foundation, Tampa Bay Times, The Center for Investigative Reporting | 2 Replies

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

Posted on January 29, 2014 by William P. BarrettJuly 6, 2014

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National Vietnam Veterans Foundation d/b/a American Veterans Support Foundation makes another pitch to writer of withering write-up

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Posted in Seattle charities | Tagged America's Stupidest Charities, America's Worst Charities, American Veterans Support Foundation, Cancer Fund of America, Children's Cancer Recovery Fund, CNN, Kids Wish Network, National Vietnam Veterans Foundation, Pulitzer Prize, Tampa Bay Times, The Center for Investigative Journalism, Venus flytrap model of journalism | 8 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

Florida newspaper eats my Seattle dust

Posted on June 13, 2013 by William P. BarrettJuly 6, 2014

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Tampa Bay Times describes financial inefficiency of Cancer Fund of America

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Posted in Seattle charities, Washington State government | Tagged American Cancer Society, Cancer Fund of America, Cancer Support Services, Center for Investigative Reporting, charitable financial efficiency, charity fundraising, Children's Cancer Recovery Foundation, CNN, Dearborn, gift in kind, gifts-in-kind, GIK, James T. Reynolds Sr., Kids Wish Network, Knoxville, Mich., St. Petersburg Times, Tampa Bay Times, Wasington State Secretary of State | 2 Replies

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