For years, we’ve heard tales of improper behavior involving one of Walker County’s most respected charities. If true, the organization and its leaders are guilty of lying to the public, breaking a trust with the community, abusing government resources, and stealing from children.
And that’s why The Underground made every effort to verify the stories one way or another before posting this piece.
Unfortunately, the elected officials who direct this organization have blocked our efforts to access and examine records that could show them innocent of the claims. Their lack of transparency and delay tactics (along with what evidence we have been able to obtain) make it pretty obvious that something questionable is going on. That puts us in a position where we cannot with a clean conscience remain silent as the election passes by.
Walker County Stocking Full of Love, Inc. is a charity providing Christmas gifts for needy children. SFL was started in 1988 by then-Sheriff Al Millard, and now unofficially bears his name in tribute. In the 24 years since SFL was started, thousands of local kids have gotten toys during the Holiday season, thanks to hard-working volunteers and generous donations from local residents and businesses.
On the outside, Stocking Full of Love is like any other charity or non-profit, accepting community support to help those in need. But SFL differs from most charities and non-profits because it’s not actually recognized as a tax-exempt organization by the IRS. And without that recognition, Stocking Full of Love doesn’t have to verify how funds are spent, and cannot legally claim to be tax-exempt.
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