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Chick-fil-A ending donations to 3 groups that oppose gay marriage

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Chick-fil-A ending donations to 3 groups that oppose gay marriage

By DEE-ANN DURBIN - ASSOCIATED PRESS | NOV 19, 2019 | 8:46 AM

Chick-fil-A is ending donations to three groups that oppose gay marriage in an effort to halt protests and broaden its customer base.

But the move has angered some of the fast food chain's fans.

The Atlanta-based company said Monday that starting next year, it will focus its giving on three areas: hunger, homelessness and education.

"This decision was made to create more clarity — and to better address three critical needs facing children across the communities Chick-fil-A serves," the company said in a statement.

Chick-fil-A President Tim Tassopoulos said the company — which is closed on Sundays — will still consider donations to faith-based groups. The company wouldn't say whether it will consider an organization's position on gay rights before donating.

But in the meantime, it doesn’t plan to continue its support of three groups that oppose gay marriage and have been the target of protestors’ ire.

In 2017 and 2018, the Chick-fil-A Foundation gave $2.4 million to the Missouri-based Fellowship of Christian Athletes for sports camps for underserved youth and $165,000 to the Salvation Army to buy Christmas gifts for needy children. The foundation also gave $6,000 to the Paul Anderson Youth Homes.

Chick-fil-A's decision to no longer support the groups angered some conservatives, who say they stood by the restaurant in 2012 when CEO Dan Cathy said in several interviews that he didn't support gay marriage. In more recent interviews, Cathy — who is the son of Chick-fil-A's founder — has reiterated his personal beliefs but says he treats all customers with respect.

The Salvation Army issued a statement saying it was "saddened" by Chick-fil-A's decision. It said the move was based on misinformation that, when perpetuated, puts at risk its ability "to serve those in need, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or any other factor."

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee said in a tweet Monday that he coordinated a national appreciation day for the company in 2012. Now, Chick-fil-A is betraying supporters, he said.

"They surrendered to anti-Christian hate groups. Tragic," Huckabee tweeted.

Chick-fil-A, which operates around 2,400 restaurants, has been also feeling heat from opponents. Earlier this year, airports in Buffalo, New York, and San Antonio blocked the restaurant from opening at their sites because of the company's gay rights record. Some college campuses have banned the chain. A location in the United Kingdom is closing because of protests.

GLAAD, an LGBTQ rights group, said it greeted Monday's news with "cautious optimism," but said Chick-fil-A has made similar pledges before.

Drew Anderson, GLAAD’s director of campaigns and rapid response, said if Chick-fil-A wants to be taken seriously, it should speak out against its anti-gay reputation and ensure restaurants are safe for gay employees.

Chick-fil-A ending donations to 3 groups that oppose gay marriage - The Virginian-Pilot
 
Awesome!!!


I wasn't boycotting them over who they donated to, but this is still a good thing.

Rock On Chick-Fil-A!!!!


Now if they'd just change their idiotic policy on being closed on Sunday's, they'd be truly doing us all a favor!!!!
 
eman623 said:
Chick-fil-A ending donations to 3 groups that oppose gay marriage

By DEE-ANN DURBIN - ASSOCIATED PRESS | NOV 19, 2019 | 8:46 AM

Chick-fil-A is ending donations to three groups that oppose gay marriage in an effort to halt protests and broaden its customer base.

But the move has angered some of the fast food chain's fans.

The Atlanta-based company said Monday that starting next year, it will focus its giving on three areas: hunger, homelessness and education.

"This decision was made to create more clarity — and to better address three critical needs facing children across the communities Chick-fil-A serves," the company said in a statement.

Chick-fil-A President Tim Tassopoulos said the company — which is closed on Sundays — will still consider donations to faith-based groups. The company wouldn't say whether it will consider an organization's position on gay rights before donating.

But in the meantime, it doesn’t plan to continue its support of three groups that oppose gay marriage and have been the target of protestors’ ire.

In 2017 and 2018, the Chick-fil-A Foundation gave $2.4 million to the Missouri-based Fellowship of Christian Athletes for sports camps for underserved youth and $165,000 to the Salvation Army to buy Christmas gifts for needy children. The foundation also gave $6,000 to the Paul Anderson Youth Homes.

Chick-fil-A's decision to no longer support the groups angered some conservatives, who say they stood by the restaurant in 2012 when CEO Dan Cathy said in several interviews that he didn't support gay marriage. In more recent interviews, Cathy — who is the son of Chick-fil-A's founder — has reiterated his personal beliefs but says he treats all customers with respect.

The Salvation Army issued a statement saying it was "saddened" by Chick-fil-A's decision. It said the move was based on misinformation that, when perpetuated, puts at risk its ability "to serve those in need, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or any other factor."

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee said in a tweet Monday that he coordinated a national appreciation day for the company in 2012. Now, Chick-fil-A is betraying supporters, he said.

"They surrendered to anti-Christian hate groups. Tragic," Huckabee tweeted.

Chick-fil-A, which operates around 2,400 restaurants, has been also feeling heat from opponents. Earlier this year, airports in Buffalo, New York, and San Antonio blocked the restaurant from opening at their sites because of the company's gay rights record. Some college campuses have banned the chain. A location in the United Kingdom is closing because of protests.

GLAAD, an LGBTQ rights group, said it greeted Monday's news with "cautious optimism," but said Chick-fil-A has made similar pledges before.

Drew Anderson, GLAAD’s director of campaigns and rapid response, said if Chick-fil-A wants to be taken seriously, it should speak out against its anti-gay reputation and ensure restaurants are safe for gay employees.

Chick-fil-A ending donations to 3 groups that oppose gay marriage - The Virginian-Pilot
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If there is one person I consider to be the epitome of a fake Christian piece of ****, it's Mike Huckabee. That filth is going to burn in Hell, next to his lying daughter.
 
Aaaaaaand....I'll still eat their chicken sandwiches.
 
When the flap over CFA donating to groups that supported traditional marriage erupted a couple years ago, I intentionally visited there in support of their freedom of opinion and philanthropy. And because the chicken tenders are delicious.

Today, I STILL support their decisions and will likely visit them again. And ask for extra house sauce to celebrate.
 
Remember, whatever they do still won't be enough unless they pay protection money to homosexual advocacy groups.
 
eman623 said:
Chick-fil-A ending donations to 3 groups that oppose gay marriage

By DEE-ANN DURBIN - ASSOCIATED PRESS | NOV 19, 2019 | 8:46 AM

Chick-fil-A is ending donations to three groups that oppose gay marriage in an effort to halt protests and broaden its customer base.

But the move has angered some of the fast food chain's fans.

The Atlanta-based company said Monday that starting next year, it will focus its giving on three areas: hunger, homelessness and education.

"This decision was made to create more clarity — and to better address three critical needs facing children across the communities Chick-fil-A serves," the company said in a statement.

Chick-fil-A President Tim Tassopoulos said the company — which is closed on Sundays — will still consider donations to faith-based groups. The company wouldn't say whether it will consider an organization's position on gay rights before donating.

But in the meantime, it doesn’t plan to continue its support of three groups that oppose gay marriage and have been the target of protestors’ ire.

In 2017 and 2018, the Chick-fil-A Foundation gave $2.4 million to the Missouri-based Fellowship of Christian Athletes for sports camps for underserved youth and $165,000 to the Salvation Army to buy Christmas gifts for needy children. The foundation also gave $6,000 to the Paul Anderson Youth Homes.

Chick-fil-A's decision to no longer support the groups angered some conservatives, who say they stood by the restaurant in 2012 when CEO Dan Cathy said in several interviews that he didn't support gay marriage. In more recent interviews, Cathy — who is the son of Chick-fil-A's founder — has reiterated his personal beliefs but says he treats all customers with respect.

The Salvation Army issued a statement saying it was "saddened" by Chick-fil-A's decision. It said the move was based on misinformation that, when perpetuated, puts at risk its ability "to serve those in need, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or any other factor."

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee said in a tweet Monday that he coordinated a national appreciation day for the company in 2012. Now, Chick-fil-A is betraying supporters, he said.

"They surrendered to anti-Christian hate groups. Tragic," Huckabee tweeted.

Chick-fil-A, which operates around 2,400 restaurants, has been also feeling heat from opponents. Earlier this year, airports in Buffalo, New York, and San Antonio blocked the restaurant from opening at their sites because of the company's gay rights record. Some college campuses have banned the chain. A location in the United Kingdom is closing because of protests.

GLAAD, an LGBTQ rights group, said it greeted Monday's news with "cautious optimism," but said Chick-fil-A has made similar pledges before.

Drew Anderson, GLAAD’s director of campaigns and rapid response, said if Chick-fil-A wants to be taken seriously, it should speak out against its anti-gay reputation and ensure restaurants are safe for gay employees.

Chick-fil-A ending donations to 3 groups that oppose gay marriage - The Virginian-Pilot
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I honestly never cared. They make a mean (if unhealthy) chicken sandwich, so I ate those sandwiches (not so much lately, but I am trying to be more healthy). their superfood salad is great though.
 
eman623 said:
Chick-fil-A ending donations to 3 groups that oppose gay marriage

By DEE-ANN DURBIN - ASSOCIATED PRESS | NOV 19, 2019 | 8:46 AM

Chick-fil-A is ending donations to three groups that oppose gay marriage in an effort to halt protests and broaden its customer base.

But the move has angered some of the fast food chain's fans.

The Atlanta-based company said Monday that starting next year, it will focus its giving on three areas: hunger, homelessness and education.

"This decision was made to create more clarity — and to better address three critical needs facing children across the communities Chick-fil-A serves," the company said in a statement.

Chick-fil-A President Tim Tassopoulos said the company — which is closed on Sundays — will still consider donations to faith-based groups. The company wouldn't say whether it will consider an organization's position on gay rights before donating.

But in the meantime, it doesn’t plan to continue its support of three groups that oppose gay marriage and have been the target of protestors’ ire.

In 2017 and 2018, the Chick-fil-A Foundation gave $2.4 million to the Missouri-based Fellowship of Christian Athletes for sports camps for underserved youth and $165,000 to the Salvation Army to buy Christmas gifts for needy children. The foundation also gave $6,000 to the Paul Anderson Youth Homes.

Chick-fil-A's decision to no longer support the groups angered some conservatives, who say they stood by the restaurant in 2012 when CEO Dan Cathy said in several interviews that he didn't support gay marriage. In more recent interviews, Cathy — who is the son of Chick-fil-A's founder — has reiterated his personal beliefs but says he treats all customers with respect.

The Salvation Army issued a statement saying it was "saddened" by Chick-fil-A's decision. It said the move was based on misinformation that, when perpetuated, puts at risk its ability "to serve those in need, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or any other factor."

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee said in a tweet Monday that he coordinated a national appreciation day for the company in 2012. Now, Chick-fil-A is betraying supporters, he said.

"They surrendered to anti-Christian hate groups. Tragic," Huckabee tweeted.

Chick-fil-A, which operates around 2,400 restaurants, has been also feeling heat from opponents. Earlier this year, airports in Buffalo, New York, and San Antonio blocked the restaurant from opening at their sites because of the company's gay rights record. Some college campuses have banned the chain. A location in the United Kingdom is closing because of protests.

GLAAD, an LGBTQ rights group, said it greeted Monday's news with "cautious optimism," but said Chick-fil-A has made similar pledges before.

Drew Anderson, GLAAD’s director of campaigns and rapid response, said if Chick-fil-A wants to be taken seriously, it should speak out against its anti-gay reputation and ensure restaurants are safe for gay employees.

Chick-fil-A ending donations to 3 groups that oppose gay marriage - The Virginian-Pilot
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Cthulhu may swim slowly. But he only swims left.
 
I am far more interested in the Chick-Fil-A sandwich vs. the Popeyes sandwich debacle.

I haven't tried the Popeyes one yet.

I love the #1 meal from Chick-Fil-A though.
 
tres borrachos said:
If there is one person I consider to be the epitome of a fake Christian piece of ****, it's Mike Huckabee. That filth is going to burn in Hell, next to his lying daughter.
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Nice talk. Very compassionate. Let me guess, lean left.
Moderate? Funny
 
My wife eats there all of the time. I'm glad that her money isn't being donated to anti-gay bigotry.
 
Outlook said:
Nice talk. Very compassionate. Let me guess, lean left.
Moderate? Funny
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My lean has nothing to do with anything. And since you're new and don't know me, your opinion is like all of your posts - useless.

Go back to sniffing Trumps' panties.
 
Helix said:
My wife eats there all of the time. I'm glad that her money isn't being donated to anti-gay bigotry.
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We only have 1 in NH and I've only eaten there once. I don't eat meat so all I could eat was the fries. Not a fan. But my kids love the chicken sandwiches. Apparently they are the best of the best.
 
eman623 said:
Chick-fil-A ending donations to 3 groups that oppose gay marriage

By DEE-ANN DURBIN - ASSOCIATED PRESS | NOV 19, 2019 | 8:46 AM

Chick-fil-A is ending donations to three groups that oppose gay marriage in an effort to halt protests and broaden its customer base.

But the move has angered some of the fast food chain's fans.

The Atlanta-based company said Monday that starting next year, it will focus its giving on three areas: hunger, homelessness and education.

"This decision was made to create more clarity — and to better address three critical needs facing children across the communities Chick-fil-A serves," the company said in a statement.

Chick-fil-A President Tim Tassopoulos said the company — which is closed on Sundays — will still consider donations to faith-based groups. The company wouldn't say whether it will consider an organization's position on gay rights before donating.

But in the meantime, it doesn’t plan to continue its support of three groups that oppose gay marriage and have been the target of protestors’ ire.

In 2017 and 2018, the Chick-fil-A Foundation gave $2.4 million to the Missouri-based Fellowship of Christian Athletes for sports camps for underserved youth and $165,000 to the Salvation Army to buy Christmas gifts for needy children. The foundation also gave $6,000 to the Paul Anderson Youth Homes.

Chick-fil-A's decision to no longer support the groups angered some conservatives, who say they stood by the restaurant in 2012 when CEO Dan Cathy said in several interviews that he didn't support gay marriage. In more recent interviews, Cathy — who is the son of Chick-fil-A's founder — has reiterated his personal beliefs but says he treats all customers with respect.

The Salvation Army issued a statement saying it was "saddened" by Chick-fil-A's decision. It said the move was based on misinformation that, when perpetuated, puts at risk its ability "to serve those in need, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or any other factor."

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee said in a tweet Monday that he coordinated a national appreciation day for the company in 2012. Now, Chick-fil-A is betraying supporters, he said.

"They surrendered to anti-Christian hate groups. Tragic," Huckabee tweeted.

Chick-fil-A, which operates around 2,400 restaurants, has been also feeling heat from opponents. Earlier this year, airports in Buffalo, New York, and San Antonio blocked the restaurant from opening at their sites because of the company's gay rights record. Some college campuses have banned the chain. A location in the United Kingdom is closing because of protests.

GLAAD, an LGBTQ rights group, said it greeted Monday's news with "cautious optimism," but said Chick-fil-A has made similar pledges before.

Drew Anderson, GLAAD’s director of campaigns and rapid response, said if Chick-fil-A wants to be taken seriously, it should speak out against its anti-gay reputation and ensure restaurants are safe for gay employees.

Chick-fil-A ending donations to 3 groups that oppose gay marriage - The Virginian-Pilot
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Good for them. And those conservatives showed their true color when they're upset that they decided to donate to those in need instead.
 
Meh its their money and they can do with it what they chose. I do think it may piss off a portion of their fan base that supported them when it was important to do so.
 
tres borrachos said:
If there is one person I consider to be the epitome of a fake Christian piece of ****, it's Mike Huckabee. That filth is going to burn in Hell, next to his lying daughter.
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Just curious -- Who do you consider to be a true person of Christian faith?
 
SLC said:
You are more likely to catch the straight by eating there.
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True. Those delicious and juicy chicken sandwiches sure will straighten you out!
 
tacomancer said:
I honestly never cared. They make a mean (if unhealthy) chicken sandwich, so I ate those sandwiches (not so much lately, but I am trying to be more healthy). their superfood salad is great though.
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Yeah, it was one of those things that I think ended up being blown out of proportion. I never considered it a big deal, and it didn't affect my buying decision. Still doesn't.
 
tres borrachos said:
We only have 1 in NH and I've only eaten there once. I don't eat meat so all I could eat was the fries. Not a fan. But my kids love the chicken sandwiches. Apparently they are the best of the best.
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I used to eat there like twelve years ago sometimes. I remember it as being just a regular chicken sandwich. These days, though, people are freaking out over them, and the drive throughs are lined up like it's the road to Woodstock or something. I wouldn't wait in line like that for fast food chicken, but my wife does. To each, their own, I guess. Either way, good for them for not supporting the gay haters.
 
VanceMack said:
Aaaaaaand....I'll still eat their chicken sandwiches.
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They got some competition because those Popeye's chicken sandwiches are seriously good. I think I will do a comparison test with a Chick-Fil-A sandwich. You know, for science and all.
 
Dragonfly said:
I am far more interested in the Chick-Fil-A sandwich vs. the Popeyes sandwich debacle.

I haven't tried the Popeyes one yet.

I love the #1 meal from Chick-Fil-A though.
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The Popeye sandwich is good, but primarily because the mayo. The spicy sandwich has a spicy mayo. Otherwise I'd say they are no better than Chic. I think Chic's spicy chicken is better.
 
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