Red Cross in Shelters of flood areas

Well what did you fricking hear?

I know that the Red Cross turned down many donations that were at their doorsteps this weekend because the people and entities providing the donated goods do not have contracts with the Red Cross.

Fcking nazi organization. They caused more harm and did more stupid bullshite than any group could possibly do.

Red Cross not allowing outside food in the shelters. Only allowing clothing collected by Red Cross to be distributed in shelters. From what I've read, people in shelters are pretty much being treated like prisoners. A group of nurses that volunteered have been posting on FB what a horrible experience it has been. Medical necessities brought in from the outside are being trashed and those in need refused access.

Just go to FB and put in a search for Red Cross.

They have also turned down many over qualified and over experienced medical professionals because they don't fit their "model". While the Red Cross does good work, seems to me like it's an organization is also looking out for the best interest of it's "friends".

I think the Red Cross obviously does more good than harm, but at this time I think donating to one of the churches who are doing some seriously good work for the flood victims is the way to go. 100% of that money goes for help.

I had a business issue with Red Cross during Katrina where they tried to renege on something that would have put extra financial hardship on my company. I got the right Red Cross guy on the phone and lit into him. They made it right.

You mean an organization as large as the RC only takes items from trusted vendors to prevent lawsuits.

Surely people see what taking anything from anybody could open them up to lawsuit wise

You have to draw the line somewhere.

And I'm sure before all of this, people were bringing in some disgusting used clothes.

Go to a church if you have items to donate

My girlfriend who is almost 7 months pregnant was stuck at the red cross shelter. They started to run low on water the first day and started charging for it, they also had no food for 24 hours, and broken beds. I walked through 5 feet of water to get her some food and get her out. That organization was a real shite show.