Has anyone here donated to Hurricane Harvey Relief?

I just donated money through Amazon to the American Red Cross. Amazon is matching donations dollar for dollar. The New York Times link I posted has some good information about reputable organizations and avoiding scams.

The problem with the Red Cross is that they will not confirm that your donation will go specifically to Harvey relief.  I had that happen with Sandy.  I have donated to Operation Gratitude, generally an organization that supports the military by sending care packages to the troops, but is now diverting some of those items to Harvey relief organizations locally.  I have been with this organization almost from the beginning and I trust that the items they sent will actually benefit the victims. 

Good information. Thanks!

Thanks.  Too much research before I know for sure. 
Again, I am so happy you posted this, and it is definitely a good idea, I just have problems-- HUGE ones-- with non-profits, and all organizations where I don't know where the actual money goes.

I've worked for far too many of them.  And, again, this is not to denigrate anything.  I think this is sound and sane.  I am also angry that the government encourages donations so they don't have to cough up as much.    As usual, the people must help.   The government must build a wall.


This post was edited by WM BARR . =ABSOLUTE TRASH at August 30, 2017 8:01 PM MDT

Lol.... the government must build a wall around a certain orange monkey haired person.  ;-)

I wonder how he is going to turn this into the TRUMP storm.  The PERFECT HUGE STORM.

WOW this is one screwed up video but it fits somehow. 


This post was edited by WM BARR . =ABSOLUTE TRASH at August 30, 2017 4:38 PM MDT

There is not doubt that this quote is marvelous, Shar to the Rona!
:)

"As usual, the people must help. The government must build a wall."

Charity Navigator rates this as a five star organization.  You can look for yourself:

https://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?keyword_list=Operation+Gratitude&bay=search.results


EDIT:  My apologies - it's rated 4 stars which is the highest rating.  This post was edited by SpunkySenior at August 30, 2017 8:03 PM MDT

That's more like something I would do because I know where it is going.  Cool.

I like your way of direct help, my2cents. Thank you for doing a kind, helpful act. (Even though I know you didn't "share this/post this" to get accolades.)

We actually considered ourselves blessed to be able to give directly, we are just in the area for business.  Normally it is not possible to do cause of being different areas of the country. 
We just overheard him talking about getting a hold of FEMA with a hotel worker. 

Alrighty then.