August 21, 2008

Charity's Cutting Edge

By Elizabeth Schwinn

United Way's new ways mean less money for some groups

Family and Children's Services in Baltimore has been struggling since the local United Way last year withdrew the $300,000 it gave the charity annually so it could deliver groceries and take care of other chores for some 550 elderly people.

United Way said the program didn't fit its new priorities for giving away money, which focus on helping young people, increasing financial stability for poor families, and preventing

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