Originally Posted by
joyce blint
Our minister brought to the attention of the congregation a website called "Charity Navigator". It specifically rates charities as to how much of the $$ gets to those in need and how much is taken up by administrative costs. It has proven to be very helpful.
This is a great website and I use it all the time. I am very proud that the food shelf where I volunteer has a 100%, four star rating. On the other hand, I got a mail solicitation from a "Children's Wish" type charity, looked it up and saw a zero star rating - that was a first for me.