First, you think it's okay to say that just because it wasn't in the U.S.? Okay, sure.
Second, you might want to check your facts on the city's grant money. As of now, I hear it's not gonna happen. Not only did the city get complaints, so did the state. Then check out to see what some are saying about local SA leadership.
Third, most of the money donated here goes to Virginia where the SA has its U.S. offices. If that isn't bad enough, even that doesn't all stay in the U.S. Part of that goes to London where the headquarters are. So much for your money helping locally.
Fourth, here's an eyeful - 12 reasons to reject the SA - https://libcom.org/library/sta...eject-salvation-army