The country was shocked when the Washington Post began reporting on the financial improprieties, mismanagement and abuse under United Way’s then President in late 1991. In the ensuing months, the organization had become the unwitting symbol of an erstwhile venerable nonprofit organization whose reputation became tarnished by scandal and controversy. By summer of 1992, the organization’s president was forced to resign amid charges of using donor funds to support a lavish personal lifestyle. 64% of Americans had heard of the organization’s problems. Public outrage caused contributions to plummet.
The United way of America’s Board of Governors launched a nationwide search for a new leader. Out of more than 600 candidates, one name rose to the top: Peace Corps Director Elaine Chao. She had a reputation for integrity, proven skill in leading large, complex organizations, and a seemingly boundless reservoir of energetic, can-do optimism and determination.
The United Way of America is the national umbrella organization for local United Ways around the country that fund health and human service agencies like the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, food banks, homeless shelters, and hundreds of others, providing a web of support for people in need.
The United Way of Western Connecticut, which established the Sandy Hook School Fund shortly after the shootings, has received many such calls in the past week, according to a statement released Tuesday by the organization.
Officials with the United Way said a Google technical error made it appear that the online form created to accept donations for the Sandy Hook fund was posted three days before the shootings occurred.
The future of philanthropy is here. United Way and Salesforce.org have partnered to introduce a revolutionary new platform that inspires, connects and empowers employees and organizations to maximize their giving power.
You're just noticing this? Every place I've worked they distribute forms to every employee to payroll-deduct ten bucks a month or so for the scammers of United Way. The pressure is pervasive; every department head is "encouraged" to have 100% participation.
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letsdothis2 ago
Elaine Chao and United Way of America http://elainelchao.com/united-way/
Voat posts on United Way include:
Remember Sandy Hook, Newtown? Connections with NXIVM, Cerberus/Dyncorp, the Lucis Trust, and United Nations Agenda 21. Yup, looks like they're all connected...
Victoria's Secrets, NXIVM, a Trump tweet, and the New World Order
https://voat.co/v/pizzagate/2121079