American Red Cross Donations

[Mark42]

I prefer to donate physical goods (canned food, drygoods, etc) rather than cash to causes because I am leery that the money will get "skimmed" into someone's account or used for other purposes. That is why I stopped contributing to the United Way (U.W. Directors got millions in pensions a few years ago!!!) <br /><br />My employer sent out a memo indicating that they will match 150% any donations by employees to the American Red Cross for Hurricane Katrina relief. <br /><br />Do you think I have to worry about the ARC mishandling my donation?

 

[Ron G]

Re: American Red Cross Donations

NO theey got busted a few years ago for speanding the money on computers but they have straighted there act up,they can probably do more good right now then other organazations,

 

[AK_Chappy]

Re: American Red Cross Donations

I used to volunteer for the ARC as a CPR instructor. Other than that, I haven't seen the inner workings. <br />Judging by the equipment in the office though, you have NO worries. They were running on really old computers, dial up modems, dot matrix printers. I don't think they were spending money on that stuff <br />ARC is IMHO one of the absolute best places to donate. Again, just my personal opinion.<br /><br />AK Chappy

 

[LadyFish]

Re: American Red Cross Donations

Your donation to the American Red Cross or Salvation Army is going to a good cause, you can be rest assured.<br /><br />If you do make a donation and want the money to go specifically to Katrina Disaster Victims mark your donation "Restricted for Victims of Hurricane Katrina".<br /><br />Restricted funds are just that, restricted. Open donations usually go into a reserve used for other disasters or operating costs and are considered non-restricted.<br /><br />Both are well respected non-profits and have over 100 years of proven dedication to disaster victims.

 

[jinx]

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The last thing they need right now is a bunch of material goods. They need the cash.<br /><br />We're contributing, and everybody should put a bit in too, just in recognition of how lucky they are.<br /><br />Jinx

 

[Elmer Fudge]

Re: American Red Cross Donations

Originally posted by LadyFish:<br /> Your donation to the American Red Cross or Salvation Army is going to a good cause, you can be rest assured.<br /><br />If you do make a donation and want the money to go specifically to Katrina Disaster Victims mark your donation "Restricted for Victims of Hurricane Katrina".<br /><br />Restricted funds are just that, restricted. Open donations usually go into a reserve used for other disasters or operating costs and are considered non-restricted.<br /><br />Both are well respected non-profits and have over 100 years of proven dedication to disaster victims.

Absolutely true, the big ruckus during the aftermath of 9/11 was because people did not state that their donations go specifically to the 9/11 fund.