# Easy way to donate cash to the Red Cross **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [September 12, 2001, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-way-to-donate-cash-to-the-red-cross/81082 "2001-09-12T14:47:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![BoBettie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4af34b/32.png) [@BoBettie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BoBettie)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2001, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-way-to-donate-cash-to-the-red-cross/81082/1 "2001-09-12T14:47:56Z")
> **[Amazon.com. Spend less. Smile more.](https://www.amazon.com/)** > > Free shipping on millions of items. Get the best of Shopping and Entertainment with Prime. Enjoy low prices and great deals on the largest selection of everyday essentials and other products, including fashion, home, beauty, electronics, Alexa... There is a link on the front page so you can donate from $1 on up. Zette ---
**Author:** ![Zanshin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/e274bd/32.png) [@Zanshin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zanshin)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2001, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-way-to-donate-cash-to-the-red-cross/81082/2 "2001-09-12T14:59:39Z")
Thank you for the link, **Zette**! You must be psychic, I was just about to post a question as to where I can make donations. I may not be able to help directly, but I sure as hell want to do what I can. ---
**Author:** ![JCThunder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/dc4da7/32.png) [@JCThunder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JCThunder)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2001, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-way-to-donate-cash-to-the-red-cross/81082/3 "2001-09-12T15:18:23Z")
Great Link!!! I sent it to my roomate who was having trouble contributing on Yahoo. We can all make a difference in the face of this madness. I’m giving blood & giving this post a big thumbs up (and a bump). - JC ---
**Author:** ![TroubleAgain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e480ec/32.png) [@TroubleAgain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroubleAgain)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2001, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-way-to-donate-cash-to-the-red-cross/81082/4 "2001-09-12T15:22:29Z")
Thanks, Zette. Done. ---
**Author:** ![Serendipity](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f17d59/32.png) [@Serendipity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Serendipity)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2001, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-way-to-donate-cash-to-the-red-cross/81082/5 "2001-09-12T15:36:49Z")
Thanks for the link, **Zette**. I wish there was more I could do right now than just pray and donate blood (we’re having a blood drive here on campus on Monday) and a little bit of money, but I suppose every little bit helps. ---
**Author:** ![BoBettie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4af34b/32.png) [@BoBettie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BoBettie)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2001, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-way-to-donate-cash-to-the-red-cross/81082/6 "2001-09-12T16:12:22Z")
I think every little bit does help, even a dollar. The Amazon site is really easy to use, especially if you are already a customer of theirs. Zette ---
**Author:** ![Legomancer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/779978/32.png) [@Legomancer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Legomancer)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2001, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-way-to-donate-cash-to-the-red-cross/81082/7 "2001-09-12T16:14:24Z")
Thanks Zette. I was hoping there’d be something like this up. I posted it to my company’s intranet as well. ---
**Author:** ![dentarthurdent](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ee7513/32.png) [@dentarthurdent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dentarthurdent)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2001, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-way-to-donate-cash-to-the-red-cross/81082/8 "2001-09-12T16:29:47Z")
[This](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?postid=1601380#post1601380) post mentions some other options. ---
**Author:** ![Gundhilde](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ecc23a/32.png) [@Gundhilde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gundhilde)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2001, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-way-to-donate-cash-to-the-red-cross/81082/9 "2001-09-12T16:50:28Z")
I’m a college student, and I don’t have a credit card. Does anyone know to whom I could send a check? ---
**Author:** ![RalfCoder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f1d935/32.png) [@RalfCoder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RalfCoder)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2001, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-way-to-donate-cash-to-the-red-cross/81082/10 "2001-09-12T17:55:27Z")
**Gunhilde** , call the local Red Cross, or United Way. The Red Cross can be reached at 1-800 HELP NOW. Their website at [http://www.redcross.org/](http://www.redcross.org/) has links to find a local chapter, or to let you donate. Or you can send a check to: American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund PO Box 37243 Washington, DC 20013 ---
**Author:** ![panamajack](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/47e85d/32.png) [@panamajack](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panamajack)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2001, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-way-to-donate-cash-to-the-red-cross/81082/11 "2001-09-12T18:34:08Z")
Medical volunteers are also needed in the areas. I’m sure most of those that are available have been called upon already, but if you or someone you know might help,[Doctors without borders](http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/news/2001/us_09-2001.shtml) has phone numbers to call to volunteer. Physicians in NY area can call 212-604-7887, Registered Nurses call 212-604-8474. For a list of other organizations, there’s NVOAD (National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) at [http://www.nvoad.org](http://www.nvoad.org) (see their national member list). My dad phoned and said my tax rebate check was delivered there today. Up until now I was trying to decide where to donate it; I think my options are clearer. I’ve been upset all year that I can’t give blood (visiting malaria area in last 12 mos.), so this money is good to be able to give. ---
**Author:** ![BoBettie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4af34b/32.png) [@BoBettie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BoBettie)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2001, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-way-to-donate-cash-to-the-red-cross/81082/12 "2001-09-12T18:47:03Z")
Some additional numbers from the NY government page: For those individuals wishing to volunteer or contribute personnel Registered Nurses and Emergency Medical Services 1-800-628-0193 Doctors should call 1-518-431-7600 Please direct other volunteers or contributors to 1-800-801-8092 ---
**Author:** ![Peta\_Tzunami](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b487fb/32.png) [@Peta\_Tzunami](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peta_Tzunami)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2001, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-way-to-donate-cash-to-the-red-cross/81082/13 "2001-09-12T19:00:39Z")
The United Way of NYC has now also sent up a special [September 11th Fund](https://www.uwnyc.com/epledge/sept11.cfm) to help victims (survivors) and their families. ---
**Author:** ![drewbert](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drewbert/32/15890_2.png) [@drewbert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewbert)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2001, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-way-to-donate-cash-to-the-red-cross/81082/14 "2001-09-12T23:46:14Z")
Has anybody noticed the speed at which money is being donated at Amazon? At 12:30 this afternoon (CST) the total was about $620,000. Right now, at 6:45 pm, it’s over $1.3 million. That’s something like $2000 every **minute**. Wow. ---
**Author:** ![Cyndar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/5f8ce5/32.png) [@Cyndar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cyndar)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2001, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-way-to-donate-cash-to-the-red-cross/81082/15 "2001-09-13T03:01:07Z")
There’s even veterinary organizations that set up field hospitals to treat pets and service dogs. I wish I could go, but of course, I can’t. I did give a little money over at the Amazon site. Not much, but I’m pretty broke myself. ---
**Author:** ![Swede\_Hollow](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3bc359/32.png) [@Swede\_Hollow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Swede_Hollow)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2001, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-way-to-donate-cash-to-the-red-cross/81082/16 "2001-09-13T20:44:23Z")
If you’re in the Midwest or West and don’t want to use a credit card any U.S. Bank or Firstar Bank will accept any donations and forward it to the Red Cross. Other banks are probably also setting up Disaster Relief Funds for the same purpose. ---
**Author:** ![ShibbOleth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2001, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-way-to-donate-cash-to-the-red-cross/81082/17 "2001-09-13T21:11:34Z")
In [an article](http://www.msnbc.com/news/628230.asp) from [MSNBC.com](http://MSNBC.com), they talk about how **Scam Artists** are already trying to get you to their websites so that they can steal your credit card info. > [@](#): > > If you click on a link to donate, examine the URL shown in your browser. If the domain name of the URL is hidden, unfamiliar, or doesn’t match the link’s text, the request is probably fraudulent. > > Verify the solicitor’s identity through another medium (such as phone) before giving money. Spammers frequently forge the identity and style of well-known entities to gain credibility. Please donate, but don’t throw your normal cautions aside. ---
**Author:** ![meara](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/df705f/32.png) [@meara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/meara)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2001, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-way-to-donate-cash-to-the-red-cross/81082/18 "2001-09-14T00:53:27Z")
The amazon donation bin is up to $3.5 million!! Wow!