this is another reason not to donate, The Salvation Army is taking advantage of people who desperately need help and support on both sides of the bell
Please know that in some places, bell ringers or store workers are adults in the Sal Army Adult Rehab, which makes them work in the store(“work therapy assignment” complete bullshit). They are paid $5 USD a day. During the holidays they can be “promoted” to bellringer.
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"Work Therapy"—How the Salvation Army's Chain of Rehabs Exploits Unpaid Labor
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