I don't like the Red Cross. Is Mercy Corps or some other group involved?
Highly recommend the faith-based Salvation Army:
www.salvationarmyusa.com
Can't find a working link to Texas Baptist Men, but if I do I'll post it.
Frankly, I think donating through Wal-Mart, Lowe's or HomeDepot is preferable to giving to the Red Cross, which has a history of withholding funds for "other" uses/causes and is much too PC for its own good. Wal-Mart has already pledged $1m and set up collection points in its stores, Lowes is sending materials and will match up to $1m in in-store contributions from customers. Home Depot will be announcing its relief plan soon...I trust these retailers more than I trust the Red Cross.
To donate online:
www.salvationarmyusa.org
To donate by mail, send checks, earmarked 'disaster relief,' to
PO BOX 4857
JACKSON, MS
39296-4857
Also can visit your local Wal-Mart or Sam's Club to donate to The Salvation Army's Hurricane Katrina relief effort.
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I don't like the Red Cross either. Their management are a bunch of anti-Semites. Feh.
I've been out of the country for a few days, so I haven't been able to get online to send money. I generally give to the Salvation Army.
The red cross is irresponsibly handing out debit cards to anyone who stands in a refuge line and claims Katrina status.
Fraud is rampant, one woman in Atlanta got arrested because her son told the family taking them in he went to a LOCAL school. The Red Cross is being irresponsible with the donations.... So
The Salvation Army which is feeding and clothing people is a far better choice.
The red cross is irresponsibly handing out debit cards to anyone who stands in a refuge line and claims Katrina status.
Fraud is rampant, one woman in Atlanta got arrested because her son told the family taking them in he went to a LOCAL school. The Red Cross is being irresponsible with the donations.... So
The Salvation Army which is feeding and clothing people is a far better choice.