[alice_in_bubbaland]

Agreed Fritzy! I will not donate to the Red Cross after the 9-11 fiasco. I'm leaning towards donating to the Salvation Army, however I'd like my donation to go directly to the Victims. Does anyone know of a religious organization or church down there who will directly help these poor folks?

[truthluva]

This from SM:

[Rob
Monkey Maniac

guys, a leak has been attributed to beth twitty and the defense attorneys are livid....the leak is regarding the girls' idenity...she may face some kind of action to revoke her victim privlidges....does not mean a judge will agree.....]

Also, the hearing to determine if Joran can be held another 30 days is about to start. MSNBC has reporters outside the courthouse. Joran has not been brought to the courthouse yet.

[Fritzy]

Two early morning thoughts..

Certainly the Salvation Army and Samaritan Purse... appear to be viable and results oriented..

Why not place your gifts aside until the first wave of fever subsides.. then see what is really needed... I believe there are enough resources to meet all basic/ emergency needs at this point.. but how to coordinate and get the services to the people appears to be the issue and that is not $$$ based.. once you know the long term needs you can select an organization that matches the demonstrated/documented need.. that may be exactly where you want your gift to work for the people..

Once the organized effort is underway.. specific long term work will begin and that is when I believe they will need assistance.. not as glamorous.. but a reality...

Have a Terrific Day

[justche]

I saw that Fritzy answered your question: Here are some other options that are taking relief funds

· America's Second Harvest, 800-344-8070.

· Adventist Community Services, 800-381-7171.

· Catholic Charities USA, 800-919-9338.

· Christian Reformed World Relief Committee, 800-848-5818.

· Convoy of Hope, 417-823-8998.

· Lutheran Disaster Response, 800-638-3522.

· Mennonite Disaster Service, 717-859-2210.

· Nazarene Disaster Response, 888-256-5886.

· Operation Blessing, 800-436-6348.

· Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, 800-872-3283.

· Salvation Army, 800-SAL-ARMY (725-2769).

· Southern Baptist Convention Disaster Relief, 800-462-8657, Ext. 6440.