TrixAre4Kids
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Post by TrixAre4Kids on Mar 16, 2011 14:34:23 GMT -5
What disaster relief organization do you feel best for donations? I'm thinking Mercy Corp but there are plenty of choices. Red Cross, Unicef (BLECH!) Save the Children etc?
Who is best at delivering value?
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cronewitch
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Post by cronewitch on Mar 16, 2011 14:39:35 GMT -5
Red Cross in Japan gets money from Red Cross here. They are already there so probably best.
None use your cash donations to fund the current crisis. They use their emergency fund and use your donations to replenish it would take too long to wait for a crisis to collect donations and shop for supplies. I heard texting a donation can take 90 days since they wait for you to pay your cell phone bill before paying the money. They have people in the snow trying to stay warm under cardboard so the relief is urgent. They can spend all the current funds now then gear up for the next crisis, there is always a next crisis.
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so1970
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Post by so1970 on Mar 16, 2011 14:48:52 GMT -5
wouldn't japan have their own form of agency like f.e.m.a
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Post by sil on Mar 16, 2011 14:48:59 GMT -5
Direct Relief International gives 100% of your donation to the victims of whatever disaster you specify, typically through shipments medical supplies (bought wholesale) or by giving the money to medical units already in place within the country.
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Post by Plain Old Petunia on Mar 16, 2011 16:53:53 GMT -5
The Red Cross is always my first choice. You can donate on their website.
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Anne_in_VA
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Post by Anne_in_VA on Mar 17, 2011 15:56:02 GMT -5
Red Cross usually for me.
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Post by Artemis Windsong on Mar 17, 2011 20:00:33 GMT -5
Ministry Watch.com will tell you their efficiency and a lot more.
The Salvation Army is international, also. We have donated to Habitat for Humanity as it's a long term solution.
I put a damper on a coffee group when I asked about animal relief even though a lot of those people house strays.
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TrixAre4Kids
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Post by TrixAre4Kids on Mar 18, 2011 11:11:58 GMT -5
Thank you Arte, that lead me on to CharityNavigator.org, which has very useful ratings.
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Post by willwork4food on Mar 19, 2011 21:36:21 GMT -5
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Artemis Windsong
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Post by Artemis Windsong on Mar 19, 2011 21:41:36 GMT -5
Trix: Thx for the other reference.
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Post by Peace Of Mind on Mar 19, 2011 21:47:22 GMT -5
For people - The American Red Cross (already there)
For animals - The Humane Society Of The United States and the ASPCA in NY
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2011 8:28:32 GMT -5
For immediate response, I always go with the Red Cross. I think they do a better job of that than anyone. But for the long haul rebuilding process, I think the best agency varies with the location and circumstances of the disaster.
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Post by april47 on Mar 20, 2011 8:35:23 GMT -5
If the Red Cross is good enough for Sandra Bullock's $1million then it is good enough for my $20. ;D
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2011 21:59:56 GMT -5
I just gave to Red Cross... its so simple, they are right on Amazon and i can basically one click a donation.. (i think it was actually 3 clicks... but still easy peasy...)
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