Speaking from experience, it is becoming more and more difficult to find a charity that deserves support. We need look no further than the Red Cross or United Way.
The results of your post will be beneficial to all of us.
God Bless
Have there been any threads investigating what aid has already gone to the victims' families? I've yet to find a dollar per family amount from either major organization. Smaller groups appear to be more on the ball. The Knights of Columbus, for instance, state that they have already distributed $3,000 to over 300 families. A "Givers and Keepers" listing would inform everybody an idea of which organizations can scrupulously handle large amounts of money.