What is the best non profit org to donate to for the benefit of flood victims.

My employer is matching donations, but it can't be a church.

Thanks

I'd say anything but Red Cross

pick one of the local churches you see delivering food/supplies or actually helping people with their houses

so you know the money will stay local and you can see you donation going to work...

EDIT: Didnt read about churchh
Can try the local food bank.... was hit hard with floods itself....

Your employer scared of church?
Just donate some $ to a church and forget your employer.

I would say Baton Rouge Area Foundation, they are doing a Louisiana Flood Relief Fund.

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I'm outside of the majorly affected areas, so I haven't seen any of the recovery first hand. So, I'm curious - what is the beef with the Red Cross?

United Way.

Usually corporate entities will match if it's not for "religious purposes". A designated "disaster relief" contribution to a church will usually be allowable by IRS guidelines as long as isn't for the benefit of any one person.

That's the legal/ tax angle. Your employer may have their own separate limitations though. You may want to check into it.

I donated to Second Harvest of Baton Rouge. Fingers crossed that most if not all of the money goes to those who need it.