Giving Money To Charity - Hurricane Katrina

[Gailete]

Re: Giving Money To Charity - Hurricane Katrina

I live in NW PA which is a long ways from the disaster. I figure soon they will be taking collections of things--currently all charities are only collecting money, but I'm sure that will change. I believe the big city near us is expecting to to receive evacuees through our international refugee center, so if nothing else, I can donate there. I have to do something hands on and I'm sure by the time I've finished a few quilts I'll find a place ready to take supplies. I'll keep you posted. I'm hoping Project Linus will put out a call for blankets (usually they collect them in FEB)--HMM maybe I should check their website to see what they are doing.

It is the same thing with every major disaster. Trying to co-ordinate the goods with the people who need them.

[agold138]

Re: Giving Money To Charity - Hurricane Katrina

Right now I am giving cash to Operation Blessing; 97 cents of every dollar goes directly into relief and they coordinate their efforts with the Red Cross and The Salvation Army. Which are two other groups that I will be giving to for Katrina Relief. The site for Operation Blessing is: http://www.ob.org/about/index.asp

Our church is also taking donations and collecting goods to be sent down.

Thanks for telling us to designate where we want our donations to go. I didn't realize that about the "general fund" for charity and I would assume it would be best to do that with any charity we are giving to.

I am so thankful to see all of the generosity of the people throughout the country. This is another time which reminds me to put my priorities in order and shut my mouth, I have absolutely nothing to complain about. My prayers for those devastated by Katrina.

[PRICEPLUS]

Re: Giving Money To Charity - Hurricane Katrina

I gave to the Salvation Army. I am looking to find some money in the budget to send a little something every month. The KAtrina disaster will be on going for many months.

I am also going to donate blood when I get a chance.