[JohnG45]

Didn’t the Red Cross skim off $250 million of what was specifically designated by donors for 9/11 relief (or was it Katrina)for future events?

After that, I don’t trust the Red Cross as far as I could throw them.

The Salvation Army, on the other hand, is top notch!

[sthtexaslady]

UMCor, United Methodist Church is good also. 100% of the monies is sent to the relief intended. I think the Catholic organization is also a good one but don’t know the name.

[tahoeblue]

Yes - I remember the stories about the Red Cross taking a good percentage of disaster relief donations and putting them aside for use for later operations. They got a lot of flack for this, but I don’t know if they changed their policies.

It would be nice if anyone comes across a pointer to what the Red Cross is going to do with these donations, if they would post it.

[sionnsar]

Didn’t the Red Cross skim off $250 million of what was specifically designated by donors for 9/11 relief (or was it Katrina)for future events?
After that, I don’t trust the Red Cross as far as I could throw them.

That was my recollection too. I don't trust them anymore. Mercy Corps, World Vision, and Salvation Army, yes.