



In July of 2017, a Salvation Army facility in New York City that provides substance abuse services was exposed as discriminating against the LGBT+ community after a sting operation by the NYC Commission on Human Rights. We’ll start with the most recent offenses and work our way backward. While you might think you’re helping the hungry and homeless by dropping a few dollars in the bright red buckets, not everyone can benefit from your kindness and share in the donations. The Salvation Army has a history of discrimination against the LGBT+ community. If you care about LGBT+ rights, you’ll skip their bucket in favor of a charity that doesn’t actively discriminate against the LGBT+ community. Stores are playing Christmas music, businesses and homes are adorned with twinkling lights and The Salvation Army bell ringers are front and center asking holiday shoppers for donations.
