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Any Suggestions on Organizations to donate to that will benefit South La

Posted on 8/18/16 at 12:15 pm
Posted by Mr Obvious
Member since Apr 2014
40 posts
Posted on 8/18/16 at 12:15 pm
My family and I are in NW La and were in the flood we had in February. My wife handles all claims for LSU and The Louisiana Housing Authority. We know exactly how bad it is. All Livingston Parish Schools were flooded for an example. My wife is got so on her plate that we haven't spoken much this week, even though we both work from home. So we know how bad it is.
My point for starting this thread is to find the best organizations to donate money to that will directly benefit those effected. A friend of mine has some collectibles that are going for $15k - $30k on eBay. I'm going to list on there through my eBay store with proceeds going to the best places possible.
The last words she said to me before running out the door was that FEMA was just giving loans. I'll have to find out more about that when we have 5 minutes to talk.
So I'd appreciate all the suggestions I can get

Thanks in advance
Long time listener, first time caller
This post was edited on 8/18/16 at 12:16 pm
Posted by bencoleman
RIP 7/19
Member since Feb 2009
37887 posts
Posted on 8/18/16 at 12:37 pm to
Mr obvious just so happens that I have connections and just send it to me. I'll see that it gets into the right hands.
Posted by bencoleman
RIP 7/19
Member since Feb 2009
37887 posts
Posted on 8/18/16 at 12:38 pm to
I heard park view Baptist was a good choice.
Posted by Kracka
Lafayette, Louisiana
Member since Aug 2004
42103 posts
Posted on 8/18/16 at 12:39 pm to
Why don't you just find a family to adopt and just learn something about them and give money directly to them. At least you'll know that its going to an actual person who needs it and not some directors paycheck.
Posted by bencoleman
RIP 7/19
Member since Feb 2009
37887 posts
Posted on 8/18/16 at 12:39 pm to
I wish I could help. A local church maybe.
Posted by technique
Member since Jun 2016
9 posts
Posted on 8/18/16 at 12:41 pm to
This map has a list of several businesses/churches that you can donate to. LINK
Posted by TypoKnig
Member since Aug 2011
8928 posts
Posted on 8/18/16 at 12:56 pm to
A local church would be good option.
Posted by Mr Obvious
Member since Apr 2014
40 posts
Posted on 8/18/16 at 12:57 pm to
Thanks
Posted by frankenfish
Crofton, MD
Member since Feb 2008
863 posts
Posted on 8/18/16 at 12:57 pm to
I'd appreciate any info as well. I'd donate to the Red Cross, but I'm not confident that donation would find it's way to Louisiana from Maryland.
Posted by Mr Obvious
Member since Apr 2014
40 posts
Posted on 8/18/16 at 12:59 pm to
Exactly! That's why I want to find one local
Posted by LSUJML
Central
Member since May 2008
51924 posts
Posted on 8/18/16 at 1:33 pm to
I don't want to be "that person" on here & 100% understand wanting to help a family & but please consider our local animal shelters. They have websites that take online donations, links to Amazon wish lists & many are 501C. We are fixing to be overwhelmed with strays, many of whom will have injuries & they will need all the extra donations they can get. 5 local shelters had to be evacuated, they lost everything too, all their food, supplies.
Posted by CaptainJ47
Gonzales
Member since Nov 2007
7710 posts
Posted on 8/18/16 at 1:45 pm to
quote:

Why don't you just find a family to adopt and just learn something about them and give money directly to them. At least you'll know that its going to an actual person who needs it and not some directors paycheck.


This. I won't post it here but my mom and dad lost everything. They setup a gofundme. Find one for someone you know- even if just a friend of a friend- and donate there. Remove the bureaucracy.
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