Bill’s new ‘SGOs’ could decimate charitable giving (S.C.)

Bill’s new ‘SGOs’ could decimate charitable giving

THE CHARITABLE interests in our community will tell you the last few years have been tough. The economy took a downturn. The dollars flowing into local charities’ coffers dwindled. There were horrific national and international tragedies — 9/11 and the tsunami being the most notable. They prompted unprecedented charitable outreach. But that aid went to communities outside of our own. Those laudable efforts diverted giving that might have stayed in the Midlands