Comments for Donation bins back before CPC at http://www.theind.com , comment 1 to 8 out of 8 comments http://www.theind.com Sun, 19 May 2013 14:06:52 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/7709-donation-bins-back-before-cpc#comment-14472 Nothing against Goodwill or any other non-profits that collect donations in bins, but I don't quite understand why they are being protected at the expense of private enterprise. Is there some part of the story that I am missing or not understanding? Why would we prevent a private entity from opening a business using unwanted items? Are we really worried that our community has a shortage of "junk"? - Linda Larkan Thu, 03 Feb 2011 14:45:12 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/7709-donation-bins-back-before-cpc#comment-14453 Goodwill Housing Resident "Goodwill does more for the community than they are getting credit for." ------------------------ There is always some good but there is a question of efficiency and honesty in the motive. Too often non-profits hide behind the do good shield as a front to line there own pockets. - James Melancon Thu, 03 Feb 2011 09:08:03 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/7709-donation-bins-back-before-cpc#comment-14441 MOre non profit housing? Does the FBI know about that? - Goodwill Housing Resident NOT Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:14:11 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/7709-donation-bins-back-before-cpc#comment-14423 Goodwill does more for the community than they are getting credit for. I live in a housing project that Goodwill sponsored and it is a very nice place to live, it is clean and well run. The Goodwill Staff is very attentive to our needs and without the support of the donations Goodwill collects and turns in to dollars it wouldn't be possible for us elderly residents to get the services that are provided to us. I am greatfuly Goodwill is part of our community and ready and willing to serve individuals. - Goodwill Housing Resident Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:15:35 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/7709-donation-bins-back-before-cpc#comment-14405 Is Goodwill a member of Durels Goonies the Plastic balls LPCC, Goodwill not for profit, Hah, neither is a Political Office.. Take a major financial hit and ask Goodwill for help, the local Cajun comedians should pick up on that treasure of comedy material, Goodwill help ? My wife and I both saw the Missus Goodwill wearing my wife's Mardi Gras Ball Gown last Mardi Gras which we donated to Goodwill, now if this is not profitable, maybe she has a receipt of purchase, maybe not. - NORTHSIDIAN SHOTGUN Wed, 02 Feb 2011 08:51:52 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/7709-donation-bins-back-before-cpc#comment-14397 simply put-Goodwill doesn't do anything that the For-profits don't do as well or better. Do not assume non-profit status means they're not rolling in dough using NPO status as a shield. This is a ruse to profit the sugartit that GW has going here in Acadiana where people still think GW provides help to disabled people. Not - holeinthedonut8 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 16:11:15 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/7709-donation-bins-back-before-cpc#comment-14379 Technically true, James, but as I understand it the business model of these for-profit companies doesn't include seven-day-per-week presence at the bin. - Walter Pierce Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:08:34 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/7709-donation-bins-back-before-cpc#comment-14375 "rewording accomplishes what the original ordinance sought" Not really Walter. For profits who conform to the rules get the same treatment. - James Melancon Tue, 01 Feb 2011 13:39:54 +0100