re: In your opinion, what is the best charity for hurricane relief?

Any of your legit "Church" charities are the best option. Catholic, Southern Baptist, and even Samaritans Purse to some extent.

I can't speak to all of them but I can say Southern Baptist all goes to relief efforts.

The people who lead those groups are either staff who are paid via other means in the SBC or volunteers. Heck even the things you see like Shower & Laundry trailers, Chainsaw Trailers, feeding units. Lots of that is paid for by churches and associations who build the volunteer teams.

If you are going to give to any organization, try this site to see how it rates. If a smaller charity does not show up there, do not be surprised, though. Part of the rating is how they use funds relative to their stated goals. It also

https://www.charitynavigator.org/

As an example, Samaritans Purse is very highly rated.

https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/581437002

And here is a list for Hurricane Helene. Note you will see a lot of United Way local chapters. Those tend to be much better than the national organization at getting the money to the people who need it. I do still avoid the United Way and the Red Cross because the money you give may not actually be earmarked to the disaster you are giving for.

https://www.charitynavigator.org/discover-charities/where-to-give/hurricane-helene-2024/

I have donated to Team Rubicon, especially when they first started up.

Veteran led and used mostly veterans for their work...

TR

Samaritans purse