Suggest A Charity For Gulf Coast

[DMark]

Not that I don't think the Red Cross is a good organization - they are.

I just prefer to donate to smaller, local charities. Does anyone personally know of any that are providing assistance directly to those most in need in the Gulf Coast area?

- Small community church?
- Local hospice?
- Shelters?

If you, or someone you know, has any direct connections, I would appreciate your pointing me in the right direction. Thanks!

[pinkfreud]

Mennonite Disaster Service is a wonderful organization. I have several friends who are volunteers with MDS. I do not doubt that every dollar donated to this group is well spent.

[DMark]

Originally Posted by pinkfreud

Mennonite Disaster Service is a wonderful organization. I have several friends who are volunteers with MDS. I do not doubt that every dollar donated to this group is well spent.

Thanks, pinkfreud.
Great link.
Went in, took just a few minutes.
Done.

[dalej42]

This sounds good as well. I'll probably make more donations, but this organization will probably do good work with my money.

[PeacePlease]

Does anyone have any secular recommendations? No offense intended.

I, too, am reluctant to use the Red Cross and the only other charities I've seen linked to are religion-based.

Thanks. I'm just overwhelmed at the thought of this catastrophe. I must do something even if it is just giving money.

[Alpine]

I am also looking for a secular organization to donate to. Since Search & Rescue teams are being deployed from all over the country, I thought it might be useful to help with those costs. Anyone know how to find out how? I've been surfing a bit, but it's hard to get specifics.

[contradancer]

As far as lost, injured and stranded animals, here's a site that looks okay. http://www.uan.org/ This group isn't "local" per se, but they are deploying volunteers from across the country to help. Their website details what they are doing about helping in the affected areas.

[dalej42]

I've just donated to Noah's Wish I've read their web site and don't see that they are religion based. They help save animals during these type of disasters.

[OliverTwistofLime]

Salvation Army is honest and dependable.

[MovieMogul]

Because the need's still out there, here's a link of recommended charities.

[DMark]

And now, the Station Casinos chain of locals' casinos in Las Vegas is matching donations. Go to any change cage and make a donation and they will match it (up to $250,000 total donations).