Raeford Presbyterian Church 's doors.
I'D LIKE TO BUY THE WORLD A COKE
Know Your Charity
Solicitors seeking donations for
charitable organizations are out in
full force during the holiday
season, and North Carolinians are
urged to be cautious to ensure that
money they donate is used for its
intended purpose.
Ed Edgerton, head of the N.C.
Department of Human Resources'
Solicitation Licensing Branch,
estimates that approximately one
percent of all charitable donations
in the United States are lost
through fraud, and another 10 per
cent through misrepresentation. In
1981, this country's citizens,
businesses, and foundations con
tributed approximately $53 billion
to charity, including over $1 billion
in North Carolina alone.
"Despite the high rise in infla
tion, individuals contributed about
84 percent of the total donations
last year, while corporations,
foundations, and bequests con
tributed the other 16 percent,"
Edgerton said. "With citizens
picking up the lion's share of the
giving, it's all the more important
that they be familiar with the
charity they're giving their money
to. Nobody wants to be taken by a
fast-talking con man."
Edgerton recommended the
following tips for people to follow
when donating money to so-called
charitable groups.
- Know your charity. Request
written information.
? Demand identification from
both the solicitor and the charity.
- Don't be fooled by a convinc
ing name or one that closely
resembles the name of a respected,
legitimate concern.
- Find out where your money
goes. If at least 50 percent of your
dollar is going for fundraising and
administrative costs, reconsider
and give your money to another
charity where more of your dollar
is going for programs.
The Epps home, 223 S. Dickson St.
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