Posted on 03/13/2011 4:10:54 PM PDT by libh8er
I don't want to donate through liberal "non profits" who pocket a major chunk to sustain their bureaucracy. What reliable groups/ organization can I donate to so most of the money goes straight to those in need ? Thanks.
You might check to see if the Salvation Army is going over to assist. They have a very good track record, much better than the Red Cross.
Salvation Army
I suspect we will very soon be bombarded with orgs and they will be vetted quickly. One thing for certain is that it will be safer than donating to Haiti.
Two great minds.... I beat you by 10 seconds. LOL
Stay away from the Clinton/Bush crowd.
FOX just announced they have a list of reputable charities on their website. They must be reading FR.
I marked the Red Cross off years ago.
Whenever I donate to similar causes, it is through the Salvation Army.
I think they already have offices in Japan, too.
I have an acquaintance with direct ties to Japan and may have family there. Just sent a note to inquire whether family was directly affected by quake, but will not hear back until sometime tomorrow (unless she happens to be headed over there to help in person). Lutheran World Relief runs lean and mean when it comes to offering assistance of this kind, too. FWIW.
ditto on the Salvation Army
The Salvation Army has a special online donation page for Japan relief efforts. See link in upper right corner:
http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/www_usn_2.nsf
Southern Baptist Global Response is the best out there. They already have people in place and the money goes where it is supposed to go.
sorry charlie...I want whatever I donate to go for solid supplies not "counseling"..
Also Catholic Relief Service!
Here is the link to their website and they have up a donate to Japan center and front on their site. they also have people right there!
OR JUST GOOGLE CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
I would also donate to any legitimate RELIGIOUS group...usually the traditional ones...I am suspect of the televangelists on TV.
I would also think Billy Graham’s site Samaritans Purse would be good.
I usually donate to Samaritan’s Purse.
Spoilsport. Maybe they need to build another big new plush office building for themselves, like they did with 9/11 donations.
I had an acquaintance, a ystsems guy, whowas unemployed around that time and decided that he would volunteer his time to the Red Cross. Figured they must be able to use an experienced information systems person somehow. They were not interested. They had all the high priced salaried people they needed apparently, and no need for volunteers.
Catholic Relief Services = A
Catholic Relief Services beat the Salvation Army which got an A- and they are already international and likely already have feet on the ground.
Unfortunately this prick has already spent it on golf balls and Moochella's new purse! Impeach the bastard for treason and do it NOW!
Spoilsport. Maybe they need to build another big new plush office building for themselves, like they did with 9/11 donations.
I had an acquaintance, a systems guy, who was unemployed around that time and decided that he would volunteer his time to the Red Cross. Figured they must be able to use an experienced information systems person somehow. They were not interested. They had all the high priced salaried people they needed apparently, and no need for volunteers.
I trust "Sallie" though and am on their pledge list.
OMG......
Can you hear it??? Can you hear the voices???/
YES!! The celebrities are getting ready....Enter Stage Left...Another “We are the Tsunami “ Concert...
OH Gosh, I can hardly wait.! All the Rappers, bring out the old Hippies ( James Taylor, pick up the white courtesy phone!); oh, and of course, CELEEEEEN DION (uh, that was screeching you heard).
More money raised with NO, can you say ZERO , accountability...but oh, such PR and videos and CD’s!!
BTW, I will now go on record saying I will only watch the concert if Charlie Sheen is the host!
I am waiting for George Clooney to host another candle lit vigil.
Oh, never mind.......
How about this:
http://www.brothersbrother.org/
Did a lot of disaster relief in Haiti. Never heard anythingbad about them.
My father thought all charities were ripoffs, but he did have high praise for the Salvation Army. During WW II when he was in Europe, both the Salvation Army and the Red Cross would provide basic necessities for the troops. The difference was that Salvation Army gave those things out for free. Red Cross charged.
One great way to give is through Samaritan’s Purse, Franklin Graham’s Christian Aid ministry that is already at work getting aid to the people of Japan. You can find more information at: www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/articles/pray_for_japan/
Another conduit for aid that I know about personally (a classmate from High School and seminary is one of their workers ON THE GROUND in Japan) is Asian Access. They have also set up a “Japan Tsunami Relief Fund.” Since they are already on the ground and established, their infrastructure and network will be helpful in getting aid to the people. More info at: www.asianaccess.org (click on “Japan Tsunami Relief Fund)
These are Christian agencies, as is Salvation Army. I just know they are reliable. Thanks for giving — pray for the people of Japan....
Your lovin' give me such a thrill, But your lovin' don't pay my bills; Now give me money, (that's what I want) that's what I want, (That's what I want) That's what I want (That's what I want) yeah, That's what I want.
LOL!!!
Charlie Sheen would be the best, cause he would draw so many viewers and the money would pour in while he is making fun of all the celebs!!
Samaritan’s Purse with Franklin Graham.
Those opportunists never want to waste a crisis.
it just begs the question, if I wanted $5.00 to go to help folks in Japan, just how much money would I have to 'donate' to agencies like the Red Cross, just to get the $5.00 there.
Glad to see the topic being discussed here as conservatives are known to be generous givers. We just seem to be more wise on getting our donation into the correct hands.
I’m thinking of buying a Japanese car...
I had the same thought awhile ago while perusing the latest news.
Perhaps I'm too cynical, even mean-spirited in saying this, but my first thought was "insufficiently pigmented and Third world". God forgive me if I'm wrong.
All my charitable donations go to Samaritan’s Purse. Much better than the Red Cross.
Here is the Salvation Army earthquake and tsunami relief page:
Catholic Relief Service and Salvation Army top my list.
Should have said Japan earthquake and tsunami relief page in my previous post.
From what I understand the following make sure that at least 95 cents of every dollar get to the intended needy:
Samaritan’s Purse
World Relief
Salvation Army
Catholic Charities
Lutheran World Relief
You mean 'insufficiently pigmented and NOT third world' ? In Hollywood, helping light skinned first worlders ranks quite low on the compassion scale.
no, that is what I thought also.
Agree
Word.
Samaritan’s Purse - Franklin Graham’s organization
The execs where my Mom worked went to help in the Buffalo Creek flood years ago in WV. They came back with the same story. Salvation Army was giving out free food. Red Cross was charging.
Also, years ago, I read a column where Ann Landers researched and came up with the Salvation Army as the best charity in terms of getting the most done with your donation.
They already have Japanese staff in Japan; I visited their Jimbocho location when I contributed money to their recovery work for the World Trade Center attack.
I’m accepting scotch donations!
Seriously? Salvation Army is probably the best but the Japan Red Cross has an excellent reputation for accountability and professionalism.
If you’re willing to go outside the box and put religious sensitivities to one side, Sokka Gakkai International will undoubtedly have major charity drives ongoing at all their overseas kaikan (community centers).
I don’t much care for them myself, but they have a very good reputation in Japan for public service and charitable works.
Ditto Samaritan’s Purse, always our charity of choice. And a little extra at times like this. Best there is out there.
I’ve given in the past to “Operation Blessing”, which is part of The 700 Club. I am sure Operation Blessing has people and resourses on the way to Japan.
Website for Operation Blessing International is:
http://community.ob.org/site/PageServer
I just looked at that webpage and the news crawl at the top of the page says they are helping in Japan.
I first gave to Operation Blessing after Katrina hit.
Then I noticed they have “Operation Smile” which helps children with cleft palates get the operations they need to lead a normal life. That has been the part of Operation Blessing I have supported the most.
I don’t know if it’s still available, but in Pennsylvania, the Attorney General had a section of his website where you could search charities and determine how reputable they are. He even had it broken down according to how much of every dollar you give goes to the actual cause. I think if it’s 80% or better, that is considered acceptable (95% and up I think would be even better), but you would be surprised how many charities apply as little as 10% to the cause and the rest goes for “overhead” — e.g., huge salaries for the directors. As I recall, the Red Cross did not come close to that 80% mark.
We also had problems with the United Way which is supposed to funnel donations to various causes. I used to work at firms which would conduct these drives for United Way and they were not pleased that I wouldn’t give. One of my employers actually put in money in my name just to be recognized as having 100% participation from all employees. I wouldn’t give to United Way if someone paid me. If I want to support a charity, I’ll give directly to it. I don’t need United Way to distribute my donations.
I agree. I always give through them because I know it goes where it is supposed to go. You can check it out here: https://www.baptistglobalresponse.com
After the Haiti EQ in January my minister recommeded giving to Samaritans Purse which is run by Billy Graham’s son Franklin. Samaritans Purse and other organizations already had people on the ground in Haiti. I’ve heard that much of the Red Cross money donated for Haitian relief really hasn’t gotten there. Then when Sarah Palin went down to Haiti and got trashed by the leftist media I decided the best message to send was to send ** bucks to Samaritans Purse. I checked Samaritans Purse’s website this weekend and I did not see any updated pertaining to the Japan relief effort. This is going to be a difficult recovery. Its wise to ponder a strategy before deciding how we can have the best effect.
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