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United Way

The United Fund started out innocently enough. It was to be a vehicle to collect and distribute donations in an equitable manner. But like all bureaucracies, it took on a life of its own, became arrogant, and slowly but surely changed into a “Social Engineering” behemoth. Following is the story of an organization out of control!

IN 1918, EXECUTIVES OF 12 fund raising federations met in Chicago to form the American Association for Community Organizations, the predecessor for the United Way of America. But the organization didn’t really “take off” until 1948 when business leaders were convinced of its benefits. At that time, more than 1,000 local community chapters were established throughout the United States.

Promised benefits of a “master collection bureau” included less paperwork for employers and fewer “shakedowns” of employees. From a participation organization’s perspective, the United Fund promised reduced operating expenses through the centralization of fund raising expenses.

But something happened along the way. The umbrella group became top heavy, participating charitable organizations voiced concern over the distribution of funds, employers felt coerced into joining and remaining through less than subtle peer pressures, and employees feared for their jobs if they didn’t contribute.

In fact, many believed the United Fund quickly became a fear based organization in spite of protestations to the contrary. Regardless, the United Fund eventually grew to approximately 1,400 community based chapters, each with its own staff and bureaucratic structure.

And what do these bureaucratic structures do? Well among other things, they insure every group receiving funds is a nonprofit, tax exempt charity governed by volunteers; that each recipient organization submit to an annual, independent financial audit; that each recipient organization provide service at a reasonable cost, and that each recipient organization MAINTAIN A POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION. That’s right folks, for whatever reason, the United Fund felt compelled to get into social engineering.

To implement the United Fund’s social engineering efforts, a major bylaw change was introduced in 1992 which included the establishment of a new committee on diversity. That’s right... a portion of your contributions is now being used for social engineering, including making certain the United Fund’s goals of diversity are being followed.

Unfortunately for the United Fund, it appears the non-discrimination clause and the Committee on Diversity are the straws homosexual advocates in many local United Funds have been grasping in their attempt to force the Scouts into accepting homosexual troop leaders.

And it also appears they are the same straws which have broken the camels back when it comes to citizen support for the United Fund.

If you are appalled by the United Fund’s mission creep or their actions, consider bypassing the United Fund and instead, send your contribution directly to the charity or charities of your choice such as the Boy Scouts, the Salvation Army, or perhaps your local house of worship.

But whatever you do, don’t use the “designate” option provided by your employer. Although it will allow you to direct your contribution to a particular charity, the United Fund will simply remove a like amount from that portion originally intended for that charity. Give direct and if your employer applies any pressure, either provide a receipt or see a lawyer. There are plenty of lawyers around more than willing to protect you from any retaliatory moves... and usually, without any expense on your part!

To read the Traditional Values Coalition press release on United Fund’s shenanigans regarding the “hidden fund,” click HERE

To read the the Fox News Channel’s Bill O’Reilly’s important expose on the United Way’s mishandling of funds, click HERE

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