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Good donation sites besides Red Cross for SC victims?

Posted on 10/7/15 at 7:20 pm
Posted by VetteGuy
Member since Feb 2008
28193 posts
Posted on 10/7/15 at 7:20 pm
I know Red Cross is taking donations at the game, but they have a lot of negatives.

What are some sites you are using?

Posted by ellunchboxo
Gtown
Member since Feb 2009
18800 posts
Posted on 10/7/15 at 7:21 pm to
What are the negatives?
Posted by TigerBait1127
Houston
Member since Jun 2005
47336 posts
Posted on 10/7/15 at 7:21 pm to
Google it. Eye opening stuff especially with Haiti
Posted by VetteGuy
Member since Feb 2008
28193 posts
Posted on 10/7/15 at 7:26 pm to
We had a thread awhile back.

People were pretty down on them and it seemed legit.
Posted by LSUsmartass
Scompton
Member since Sep 2004
82365 posts
Posted on 10/7/15 at 7:28 pm to
Drag out your jambo pot and cook for all the visiting fans
Posted by VetteGuy
Member since Feb 2008
28193 posts
Posted on 10/7/15 at 7:30 pm to
Hmmm...
Posted by PapaPogey
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2008
39511 posts
Posted on 10/7/15 at 7:30 pm to
quote:

Red Cross

quote:

What are the negatives?


Better question is What are the positives?
Posted by tLSU
Member since Oct 2007
8623 posts
Posted on 10/7/15 at 7:33 pm to
Aid money being used to buy water and food for the Jena 6 protesters was a negative IMO. I don't think people expect disaster relief money will be used to sustain a voluntary protest.
This post was edited on 10/7/15 at 7:34 pm
Posted by lsunurse
Member since Dec 2005
129005 posts
Posted on 10/7/15 at 7:37 pm to
I would try to contact churches in those areas. Most churches are pretty good at being active in helping out their communities in times of need.



You would at least know that the money you donated actually helped those in need.
Posted by BeerMoney
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2012
8377 posts
Posted on 10/7/15 at 7:41 pm to
Agreed. After my last few experiences with the Red Cross they can GFY. Would like other alternatives.
Posted by HonoraryCoonass
Member since Jan 2005
18075 posts
Posted on 10/7/15 at 7:47 pm to
Give them nothing but blood. Even that, they can't/won't guarantee it will go to SC.
Posted by Sentrius
Fort Rozz
Member since Jun 2011
64757 posts
Posted on 10/7/15 at 7:47 pm to
frick Red Cross. They are a complete scam and a fraud of a charity.

If you really want to donate, your best bet would be to use the local charities based in South Carolina that are not affiliated with any national organization.

The bigger the organization is, the more likely your donation will not be used in a morally sound way.
Posted by jeffsdad
Member since Mar 2007
21443 posts
Posted on 10/7/15 at 8:03 pm to
Churches in the area, like the above said/.
Posted by 756
Member since Sep 2004
14874 posts
Posted on 10/7/15 at 8:10 pm to
100% of money goes to help -

Donation

update

Samaritan's PUrse

This post was edited on 10/7/15 at 8:12 pm
Posted by VetteGuy
Member since Feb 2008
28193 posts
Posted on 10/7/15 at 8:18 pm to
Thank you.

Thank you, Nurse.

Guys, I just put RC in the title b/c they are taking donations at the game.

Just looking for better alternatives...
Posted by ATL-TIGER-732
ATL
Member since Jun 2013
2291 posts
Posted on 10/7/15 at 8:20 pm to
Customize your gift - Salvation Army

This site lets you determine where your donation will be used.
Posted by scpirate
Columbia, SC
Member since Oct 2015
24 posts
Posted on 10/7/15 at 8:24 pm to
I was going to say the Salvation Army. They're a good choice.
Posted by VetteGuy
Member since Feb 2008
28193 posts
Posted on 10/7/15 at 8:29 pm to
Good deal.
Posted by FalseProphet
Mecca
Member since Dec 2011
11707 posts
Posted on 10/7/15 at 8:38 pm to
Samaritans Purse is always on CharityNavigator's top 10 list. I would donate to them.
Posted by tigerpimpbot
Chairman of the Pool Board
Member since Nov 2011
66948 posts
Posted on 10/7/15 at 8:49 pm to
LINK

This had some good links to local churches and charities at the bottom of the link.
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