Welcome to Free Republic. Yes, Samaritan's Purse is a good organization. It's run by Franklin Graham, Billy's son. They are the ones who deliver the Shoebox Christmas boxes to children around the world. I would feel very comfortable giving $$$$ to them, knowing that the money would be used properly.
BTW, don't take the "bait" if you would like to stay around and converse a bit with people who believe in "common sense" answers to life's problems. Freepers are good loving people (there are exceptions).
there are exceptions I personally, am rotten to the core.
(But I respect your right to be decent)