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Salvation Army - Real Estate Wednesdays
 
Salvation Army - Real Estate Wednesdays
 
We have all seen the Salvation Army bell ringers in front of stores during the holidays.  And yes, it is easy to avoid eye contact and head into the store to avoid giving to the little red bucket.  And when we exit we again focus on avoiding eye contract and head to our cars for the next stop on this holiday merry-go-round we are all on.  So much to do, so little time, limited funds to donate.

As a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty in Ahwatukee, I signed up for a shift ringing the bell for the Salvation Army one afternoon and was amazed at the generosity of people passing by.  Some stopped and put in $20, some a $5 and some added change.  Some gave their children money to put in and they would take turns putting money in the Red Kettle that has come to symbolize collecting money for the Salvation Army.
So, with all the charities asking for donations, why give to the Salvation Army? Who do they really help? Why should they be considered for a donation when there are so many other worthy organizations out there?
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