Solicitor Question

[curiousones23]

Hello - We had a young lady knock on our door about 25 minutes ago on Sewell. We have a sign that says no visitors because of our immunocompromised household. But she persisted. Nonetheless, I answered through a crack in the door and she stated she was accepting cash donations for some organization that sounded like “Virginia Youth Ministry”. I told her we had no cash but we would make a donation online. She said she wouldn’t get credit that way. She left pretty quickly and I didn’t want to leave the house to ask more questions. If anyone gets a visit from her, please let me know if you are able to get the name of the organization because I don’t think I got it right. TY

[Cecilia Op de Beke]

From time to time youth groups come by asking for donations. I didn’t have time to talk with her but I usually donate $5 or so. When I said I didn’t have time, she was polite and left promptly. We’ve had other youth groups collecting from time to time.

Cecilia

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Hello - We had a young lady knock on our door about 25 minutes ago on Sewell. We have a sign that says no visitors because of our immunocompromised household. But she persisted. Nonetheless, I answered through a crack in the door and she stated she was accepting cash donations for some organization that sounded like “Virginia Youth Ministry”. I told her we had no cash but we would make a donation online. She said she wouldn’t get credit that way. She left pretty quickly and I didn’t want to leave the house to ask more questions. If anyone gets a visit from her, please let me know if you are able to get the name of the organization because I don’t think I got it right. TY

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[Drew Haldane]

She came to our door as well, and I caught the name but don't remember what it was, sorry.  In any case, they come out about once a year or so.  I think it's a real organization, but IMO all they're doing is engaging in organized begging, so I usually politely decline to hear their pitch.

Drew

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Hello - We had a young lady knock on our door about 25 minutes ago on Sewell. We have a sign that says no visitors because of our immunocompromised household. But she persisted. Nonetheless, I answered through a crack in the door and she stated she was accepting cash donations for some organization that sounded like “Virginia Youth Ministry”. I told her we had no cash but we would make a donation online. She said she wouldn’t get credit that way. She left pretty quickly and I didn’t want to leave the house to ask more questions. If anyone gets a visit from her, please let me know if you are able to get the name of the organization because I don’t think I got it right. TY

[Molly Patton]

I believe this is who they are: https://www.virginiayouthclub.org/

MP

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[Toni Genberg]

Sometimes the kids going door to door are being exploited. I found this article with a response by the public affairs director of the Virginia Youth Club of America. It doesn't mean they are legitimate, however.

https://wjla.com/news/local/possible-va-donation-scam-under-investigation

Toni L. Genberg

703.624.6303

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[Cecilia Op de Beke]

Thanks for the information.

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[Charles Winkler]

When it comes to solicitors, I find that Rumpole of the Bailey has low rates and a decent sense of humor. Plus his outfit is fun!

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