Comments and Notes:
2008-07-09 Hermitage originated as a sanctuary - read the blog http://savethehermitage.org/
"Yes, as the article states, The Hermitage has served more as a sanctuary than as an adoption shelter. It is beyond belief to me that this is now being cited as a flaw. A sanctuary was Sister Seraphim's founding vision, a place dedicated to meeting the needs of animals who could not live in regular homes...."
The blog has many considered, thoughtful and concrete statements from former staffers as well as volunteers and donors. I personally find the Save the Hermitage people very convincing and do not think the Star gave the matter fair or well researched treatment." --guest
2008-07-09 Alleged Funds Mismanagement by new management at Hermitage http://savethehermitage.org
This was not even covered in the Star article:
"In my opinion, there were other factors that led to my not being reinstated. For one thing, I spoke with a Board member regarding a mailing the Hermitage had done requesting funds earmarked for several special projects at the shelter. I was told (by the ED) that funds had been received for these projects, but when I requested release of such monies to purchase materials for them, was told repeatedly that there was no money available. I expressed my opinion that this might not be seen in a favorable light by donors who visited the shelter and wanted to see the results of their contributions. To the best of my knowledge, this concern was not addressed."
This may be the root of the matter, and the real reason for all the firings. This is so typical of treatment of whistleblowers, and also of the way decent, long run organizations are sometimes taken over by people with short-term mentalities. Please read the blog and judge for yourself. By the way I'm not associated in any way with the hermitage, I'm just a critical reader.
" --guest
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