My ex-roommate had family in Alabama who swear they would never give to the Red Cross. After going through a hurricane like this one, the Red Cross told them they were only there to help the poor neighborhoods. I'm not sure I believe it, but the story was relayed more than once.
Red Cross has burnt its bridges with more than one of us, I see...
"I'm not sure I believe it, but the story was relayed more than once."
Beleave it. After a strom in my area a few years ago they put on a great show for the media, but My mother who was trapped in there little camp via a state of emegency could not even get anything to eat from them.