Thanks for posting this thread. Until I know for sure that our donations to any Diocese in the Hurricane area will not be given to the Red Cross or God knows what, we will donate to the Salvation Army.
We just donated $100 to the Salvation Army.
The link to donate with a credit card is below. Even with a DSL link, it takes a lot of time to get to the site:
http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/
Salvation Army Serving Storm Refugees
Feeding First Responders
The Salvation Army is currently providing services to storm victims and first responders in the Gulf Coast states.
A $100 donation to The Salvation Army will feed a family of four for two days, provide two cases of drinking water and one household clean-up kit, containing brooms, mops, buckets, and cleaning supplies.
Victims Needing Assistance:
> Please call 1-888-363-2769.
Connect with Loved Ones:
How You Can Help:
1. Financial Donations:
Financial contributions are greatly needed, and provide The Salvation Army with the funds to purchase what storm victims need. They also allow The Salvation Army to assess the unique needs of individuals and families, as well as put money back into the economy of those communities affected by the disaster.
http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/
We are in the same place re: the Red Cross. We have, so far, given to The Salvation Army and to Franklin Graham's organization. We are waiting for feedback on whether AMiA has thought about a relief strategy. We would like to work through AMiA is possible. If you have any info on this, please advise. (Our rector is in Africa this week!)