[sionnsar]

I don't like the Red Cross. Is Mercy Corps or some other group involved?

[WestTexasWend]

Highly recommend the faith-based Salvation Army:
www.salvationarmyusa.com

Can't find a working link to Texas Baptist Men, but if I do I'll post it.

Frankly, I think donating through Wal-Mart, Lowe's or HomeDepot is preferable to giving to the Red Cross, which has a history of withholding funds for "other" uses/causes and is much too PC for its own good. Wal-Mart has already pledged $1m and set up collection points in its stores, Lowes is sending materials and will match up to $1m in in-store contributions from customers. Home Depot will be announcing its relief plan soon...I trust these retailers more than I trust the Red Cross.

[patriciaruth]

To donate on phone:
1-800-SAL-ARMY (accepting credit cards, may be up to 15 minute wait for them to answer)

To donate online:
www.salvationarmyusa.org

To donate by mail, send checks, earmarked 'disaster relief,' to

PO BOX 4857
JACKSON, MS
39296-4857

Also can visit your local Wal-Mart or Sam's Club to donate to The Salvation Army's Hurricane Katrina relief effort.

[Salvation]

Catholic Charities Direct Link

[antonia]

http://www.americares.org/

AmeriCares Team Responding to Katrina Responding to an urgent request for medications, an AmeriCares shipment of medicines will arrive in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, today, to help those suffering in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. The medicines—all antibiotics—are valued at $300,000 and were requested by doctors working at an emergency clinic in that area. These antibiotics will provide treatments for more than 3,500 people. AmeriCares Dr. Jonathan Fine reports that medical supplies are running low for those injured in the disaster, as well as those who depend on medications for their chronic diabetes or heart conditions.
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[kellynch]

I don't like the Red Cross either. Their management are a bunch of anti-Semites. Feh.

I've been out of the country for a few days, so I haven't been able to get online to send money. I generally give to the Salvation Army.

[aspiring.hillbilly]

The red cross is irresponsibly handing out debit cards to anyone who stands in a refuge line and claims Katrina status.
Fraud is rampant, one woman in Atlanta got arrested because her son told the family taking them in he went to a LOCAL school. The Red Cross is being irresponsible with the donations.... So
The Salvation Army which is feeding and clothing people is a far better choice.

[aspiring.hillbilly]

The red cross is irresponsibly handing out debit cards to anyone who stands in a refuge line and claims Katrina status.
Fraud is rampant, one woman in Atlanta got arrested because her son told the family taking them in he went to a LOCAL school. The Red Cross is being irresponsible with the donations.... So
The Salvation Army which is feeding and clothing people is a far better choice.