tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15193762.post737619101013802561..comments2023-07-20T03:10:07.458-05:00Comments on Bluebird's Classroom: For Those Trying to Work the SystemUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15193762.post-59359927810515679982009-11-22T11:56:18.227-06:002009-11-22T11:56:18.227-06:00I work in a very upscale neighborhood and at one t...I work in a very upscale neighborhood and at one time drove a Kia Rio. I kid you not, it <i>was</i> the cheapest car in the parking lot--and not just the staff parking lot.Darrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15730642770935985796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15193762.post-44899547639367297782009-11-21T16:18:55.351-06:002009-11-21T16:18:55.351-06:00Whenever we visit one of my families favorate char...Whenever we visit one of my families favorate charities with our donation, we usually come away with a few scratches, bits of fur on our clothing and even a few clean spots where we were kissed.... the cat department of our local humane society.Dan Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13397636504405471939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15193762.post-92048185554757210322009-11-21T07:50:17.187-06:002009-11-21T07:50:17.187-06:00A few years ago our social worker spotted families...A few years ago our social worker spotted families from our school scamming multiple charities. As a result she got the heads of the different charities together and now they share the names of the families they are helping. That way the help gets spread through more of the community. <br /><br />Also it isn't strange for us to find things like bikes we have given the kids at pawn shops.kherberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03282935413300573346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15193762.post-22875124403845689212009-11-19T11:43:07.476-06:002009-11-19T11:43:07.476-06:00That's one reason why I give through a local c...That's one reason why I give through a local charity called P.A.T.H. (People Attempting to Help). They clear people who really need the help, and we have too many of them to waste money on those who buy fancy rims for their cars. We also have a large food bank, an impressive Salvation Army facility, and a basic but important men's homeless shelter. All are facing increased usage in the past year.<br /><br />Vicki Betts<br />TexasYellow rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243886894810827837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15193762.post-903494643636644012009-11-18T11:27:54.099-06:002009-11-18T11:27:54.099-06:00You crack me up!
KatieYou crack me up!<br /><br />KatieSneaker Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11629970985456274562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15193762.post-43789971700681815612009-11-18T05:57:37.930-06:002009-11-18T05:57:37.930-06:00When I worked for an inner-city nonprofit, they de...When I worked for an inner-city nonprofit, they developed a system of "empowering the poor," which meant nothing was a free handout. Nothing. Even the health clinic had copays. <br /><br />Within two years, there was more parental involvement, the facilities were taken care of better, an increase in indigenous leadership and an overall sense of ownership. <br /><br />Instead of giving stuff free to students, I have my students go on service trips with me. We learn (it's in the standards) about financial planning and money management. I wish entire schools would shift toward a philosophy of empowering the poor rather than a welfare mentality.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10956056168256756705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15193762.post-41232103863142964802009-11-18T01:45:02.444-06:002009-11-18T01:45:02.444-06:00I have a kid who brings her son to class (alternat...I have a kid who brings her son to class (alternative high school) because "she can't find affordable childcare" (nevermind that she's turned down every resource we've offered her) and yet has a MUCH nicer cell phone than mine. I hate seeing crap like you described--it's just so offensive to me.CCCS Photo Classhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01231057793647686941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15193762.post-21336294493685787412009-11-17T20:45:52.551-06:002009-11-17T20:45:52.551-06:00Oh yeah! Don't forget the perfume they marina...Oh yeah! Don't forget the perfume they marinate themselves in, and the torn clothes their children wear or the school supplies they can't provide.Dragonriderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350351105941235336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15193762.post-59803701392433614852009-11-17T20:39:40.582-06:002009-11-17T20:39:40.582-06:00OMFG!! I could have written this about MY freakin...OMFG!! I could have written this about MY freakin' school!!!!! UGH! What is UP with these people!?ChiTown Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09240876368610100419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15193762.post-70287262822792497852009-11-17T20:26:44.983-06:002009-11-17T20:26:44.983-06:00*sigh* I hate that. Honestly, I have a very jaded...*sigh* I hate that. Honestly, I have a very jaded view of charity systems like that. I volunteered at a food bank where, yes, I saw some genuinely in-need people. But there was also a disgustingly high number of people who matched the description you just gave. And that wasn't the only place I saw it. I know it's helping people who need help, but it also makes me mad to know I'm being taken advantage of.R2P2https://www.blogger.com/profile/00736765844197785820noreply@blogger.com