[Roccus]

NEVER GIVE THE RED CROSS ANYTHING!!!!!!!

The American Red Cross took money that was donated in the aftermath of 9/11 to upgrade computer systems and for other internal purposes. I, like many others who were in the service, have no use or trust whatever for the RC.

[Salamander]

We only donate to the Salvation Army.

Are they going in?

[justlurking]

NEVER GIVE THE RED CROSS ANYTHING!!!!!!!

I contributed to both the Red Cross and the Salvation Army after Katrina. This time, it will be the Salvation Army, only.

The word "on the ground" in New Orleans after Katrina was that the Salvation Army had their act together, while the Red Cross didn't.

Here's one example of many postings I read at the time: http://jmbzine.com/2005/09/29/dont-give-money-to-the-red-cross-but-the-salvation-army-is-ok/