Sunday, December 2, 2007

Homeless Man Kicked Out Of Shelter - Found a job manning a Salvation Army kettle earning $2 per hour


BARRE, Vermont - A 48-year old Vermont man who earns a modest daily stipend for manning a Salvation Army kettle at the local shopping center now faces eviction from a homeless shelter because of his work.
A staff member at the Good Samaritan Haven in Barre, Vermont notified Paul Tucker by letter this week that it "will no longer support individuals volunteering for the Salvation Army. We provide housing for those trying to get their lives in order," the letter said. Full Story - Discount Magazine Subscriptions - Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - Hallmark