Streetlevel: Flatbush Salvation Army to Close
After 18 years, the Salvation Army at 241 Flatbush Avenue is getting ready to close. A sign in the window, noticed by a reader, says that June 13th is the last day for drop-offs. The store will close for good one week later. Does anyone know what will take its place? GMAP
After 18 years, the Salvation Army at 241 Flatbush Avenue is getting ready to close. A sign in the window, noticed by a reader, says that June 13th is the last day for drop-offs. The store will close for good one week later. Does anyone know what will take its place? GMAP
johnny- I’m Jewish- without going into it- legally I can’t say more- I can only tell you yes, that’s true. And I like it as little as you (we’re completely in agreement about George Bush too.) And usually I can’t separate the policies from the mission but in this case it’s really hard for me because I’ve seen the outreach and the work they do and I’ve met many people they well and truly helped. But it is a huge conflict for me and I am just trying to weigh my priorities and act in a way I hope will be the most helpful. But its only because they provide so many services to those desperately in need.
I also donate to Goodwill, zinka but they don’t have the disaster relief program the SA does. Its funny, when you meet SA people (and one of my best friends in junior high was in the Salvation Army too), they aren’t as cut and dry as the policies suggest. And some downright disagree. But you’re very right- as is Johnny.
I’d much, much rather support Goodwill — which also does very good work — than hold my nose through any dealings with the SA.
That’s a very fair point bxgrl, and you’re right. But I can’t separate the policies from the mission. Salvation Army has actually fired people for being non-Christian. That’s not my America. That’s George Bush’s America and I won’t support it.
Good response bxgrl!
(But I confess my Salvation Army donations have tended to be driven more by the need to clear crap out of my apartment than a great charitable impulse.)
zinka- not for nothing, but the Salvation army does a lot of good, non-sectarian work with people of all creeds and colors. I worked for them after 9-11 and I don’t agree with their policies, but when it comes to offering their services they do not discriminate. Their hiring policies are different- yes, and I think it’s wrong but the services they provide to anyone needy is more important. Their disaster relief services are first class and worldwide- and they are not allowed to proselytize when doing disaster relief.
They are also known for putting the greatest percentage of funds into providing services, not maintaining a bloated adminstration.
Is Coors still homophobic??? Not that it matters, the beer sucks.
Good to know. I had made a donation to that Salvation last week and saw that they weren’t taking donations after 6/13 but had no idea the store was closing, too. They recommned that donations now be made to their Quincy St. location. I, too, nover saw much to buy at the Flatbush location and the last time I went to Quincy crack was big and walking on the sidewalk was like walking on bb’s.
Yes. It’s a very conservative religious denomination that has gone to court for its right to discriminate against gays. Google for more info.
uh what?
*rob*