Asking for money

[bhiett]

Talk to management about setting some rules for organizations, such as not approaching people individually for donations.  I am all for the groups setting up booths for people to contribute or buy products for their money-raising, but they should not put any pressure on customers to the business allowing them this privilege.

[lgemini]

I do not see anything wrong with kids asking for money at the store instead of having them in the middle of the streets.  You do have the right to walk pass them with out giving them money.  You do not have to give them a dollar,  because they will take your change too.

[bretay]

they are the most annoying people there..i have gotten to the point to where i have my phone to my ear and act like i am talking to someone or i just keep walking and ignore them..they are very pushy...there are some who sit off to the side,but the ones who stand in front of the door and try to get you coming out..they are asking for one day..

[countrygirl12]

Whats wrong with donating a buck?  Or just say "No thanks" and forget about it.  One way or another I'd give some serious consideration as to why the heck that gets you so upset.  Those people are there for a reason with the approval of Walmart I might add.

I don't have a buck to donate.  And it's not as simple as saying no thanks.  Did you read what I originally wrote?  There are groups who ask for money and then if you don't give them money they act like you are a horrible person.  It gets me upset because I don't have the money to pay my own bills and yet there are people every where I go asking for money and then acting like I am in the wrong for not giving to them.  And the reason those people are there is to BUM MONEY.  I know Walmart approves them standing there.  I actually had a guy at Christmas last year standing at a Walgreens for the Salvation Army who asked me for money and when I didn't donate he smarted off and put me down for not donating.  They are at every place you go during the holiday season.  I do not have the money to donate to every person standing at every entrance to every store that I go.  I am just saying it is ridiculous as to how many people expect ME to donate to their cause.

[countrygirl12]

I hope you feel better now that you have vented.  I would also be incensed in I was always approached for money.  Can the management do anything about it???

They don't care for the most part.  Although there have been a ton of complaints with different ones jumping in front of customers and begging.  If enough people complain they will tell them to leave.

[countrygirl12]

Yeah, I'm not a fan of it either, but at least in the case of kids asking for handouts, we can all remember a time when we sold candy bars in front of the grocery store for school.

Nope.  When I was a kid if my parents couldn't afford to pay for it then I didn't participate.  I never stood in front of a store and begged strangers to buy stuff or just asked for money.

[countrygirl12]

Yes, I have to say the requests for donations is aggravating.  I really wish they wouldn't even let people do that to be honest with you.  I had someone literally chase me down in front of the grocery store they saw me get cash back inside the store and then followed me to the shuttle for the disabled I ride and asked me if I had a "few" dollars and I said yes its my transportation money.  It ticks me off I don't even have a car right now because I can't afford to fix my deceased husband's truck and we are in foreclosure.  Agree with your GRrrrr its like lets compare lives and the winner with the crappiest life situation gets the donation.

That is my point.  They are begging for money and then act like you are horrible for not donating.  They do not know YOUR situation.  You are in foreclosure and just trying to survive and it's wrong for somebody to act like you are a bad person because you do not give them any money.  And just because you do not give to THEM doesn't mean you are selfish or never donate to worthy causes.  And there are people who do not have anything to donate to anybody.  People who are not struggling just don't get it.

[countrygirl12]

It can get frustrating...especially if you are stressed about money but remember that kids don't have any concept for that kind of thing yet. They are excited and working toward a goal which is good for them. Try to give the kids a break. The adults should understand that everyone isn't in the position to donate though.

The point is the adults who are there should see that the kids don't chase people down.  There was an older lady who was almost knocked down the other day.  They (2 of them) jumped in front of her and she almost feel.  She has a problem with one leg and can't walk very good to start with.  The adults need to explain to the kids that not everyone can afford to give.  And the kids actually need to be taught to WORK for the money instead of standing with a bucket and expecting people to just hand it to them.

[countrygirl12]

Talk to management about setting some rules for organizations, such as not approaching people individually for donations.  I am all for the groups setting up booths for people to contribute or buy products for their money-raising, but they should not put any pressure on customers to the business allowing them this privilege.

They are not suppose to approach people.  They need to make them stand over in the middle between the two entrance doors.  If people see them and want to give they will go over to them.

[djohnson43]

I can understand some groups being out there. I did it with my girls when they were in girl scouts. But then you are selling an actual item. And who doesn't love girl scout cookies. But if they are just a group and get in my face I will usually ignore them or just shake my head.

[Tidee666]

Many people may not have it make ends meet but these people should go the there local department of social services and get  the help they need. Whether it is food, clothes , shelter, or they are looking for work these places can help. As for the kids asking money for their school uniforms it is totally legit! My son' steam had to do the same thing. The reason is not that the parents aren't paying for the uniforms. It's because the school does not having investors that give to the schools funding dept. so what happens is the money parents gives goes to other things like the equipment or transportation to games and the kids have to fund raise the rest. Things are hard for a lot of ppl these days don't let it   u!

[countrygirl12]

Many people may not have it make ends meet but these people should go the there local department of social services and get  the help they need. Whether it is food, clothes , shelter, or they are looking for work these places can help. As for the kids asking money for their school uniforms it is totally legit! My son' steam had to do the same thing. The reason is not that the parents aren't paying for the uniforms. It's because the school does not having investors that give to the schools funding dept. so what happens is the money parents gives goes to other things like the equipment or transportation to games and the kids have to fund raise the rest. Things are hard for a lot of ppl these days don't let it   u!

The people who stand at the door are approved by Walmart and it's churches, schools, and ballteams or something like that.  The general bums stand at the road.  And the one guy who stood out there this summer had a job.  He stood out there on his days off.  He actually had a pretty good paying job.  And I figure all of the ones standing outside the doors are a legit organization.  My issue isn't so much with them standing there as when I am walking in or out and they can clearly see I am ignoring them and they either yell at me or run up to me.  I think I am going to start telling them MY sob story and how I don't have the money to pay my house payment or electric bill.  Then ask THEM to give me money. lol

Idk.  It just bugs me.  If it was outside where you worked and you had to deal with it 2 to 4 times a day you would understand better.  It's like just leave me alone.  It's funny if you think about it.  You can't afford to pay for whatever it is you are doing so you stand outside Walmart and bum money and get mad when people can't afford to give you money.  Kind of a double standard.

[meg0694]

That would be awkward for sure.  I'm surprised Walmart allows them to be there.

[plennis]

  I just say no thanks, or give them my change.  I don't like the organizations who want you to sign their petitions or register with them.                         

[lucky382001]

I Just tell them No Thank You if I'm not interested or we'll see if Im on my way to groc lery shop. Most seem to understand that we just can't donate to everything.
Now an out of stater I might wonder about.