Tsunami Relief....

[DMC]

Red Cross
Website: www.redcross.org
Hotline: 1-800-HELP NOW

UNICEF: United Nations Children's Fund
Website: www.unicef.org

Americares
Website: www.americares.org
Hotline: 1-800-486-HELP

Doctors Without Boarders
Website: www.doctorswithoutborders.org
Hotline: 1-888-392-0392

[M@]

We sent some to C.A.R.E
https://donate.care.org/05/20130000/?source=170570040000

M@

[PWDR8S]

Great idea.... let's show the world that Americans DO care! It might mitigate the Iraq flames against the US. The more support the better whether it's $$$ or physical help.

I'm working with with my local Rotary Club in sending and providing relief for this disaster. I've got well over $120,000 so far in pledges.

[Skilasnow]

Oxfam International (http://www.oxfam.com/eng/)

my favorite international aid group

[Bannick]

Ya we donated to the Red Cross. The police in Toronto have set up a system to go into the stations to donate in person they made it painless and I had some face time with some of my local officers so maybe they will remeber me and look the other way when I am speeding.

Please everyone try to give something they really need our help.

[NtrentT]

Here in our middle school the livestrong bracelets were and still are very popular. Middle school kids like to wear things.

In my tech ed department we deicded to make a necklaces that can be purchased from the department to show support. All contributions will be donated to the relief fund.

We have aprox 1500 people in the building, so we will most likely be donating around 1500 to 2000 dollars.

Every little bit helps, I wish I could help some more.

What a terrible event.


Dont you just love how G-W-B didnt realize the damage of the event and initailly only alocated 13 mil putting us at the bottom of those who are helping. He should spend less time at his darn ranch and spend more time at the W.H doing somthing president related.

Of course due to public criticism now we are back up at the top.

[BladeGirl]

One thing I do is check the percentage of funds raised that actually go to the programs (as opposed to going to administrative overhead, fundraising efforts and so on). Doctors without Borders gives over 85% to actual programs, and they make it easy to find that information:
http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/donate/info.shtml
I like Oxfam, but they seem to have a high overhead and they make it much harder to find their financial information.

-BG

[PWDR8S]

One thing I do is check the percentage of funds raised that actually go to the programs (as opposed to going to administrative overhead, fundraising efforts and so on). Doctors without Borders gives over 85% to actual programs, and they make it easy to find that information:
http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/donate/info.shtml
I like Oxfam, but they seem to have a high overhead and they make it much harder to find their financial information.

-BG
Good point BG.... that IS VERY IMPORTANT... I've been having to do that research as well due to my being on foundation boards. You find interesting notes on some orgs.

My local Rotary club is working directly with clubs in the affected regions and have managed to bypass almost all overhead and get funding directly to those in need. Lot's and lot's of water and grains are being purchased and dropshipped(literally) by paid private helicopters.

[NtrentT]

Good point BG.... that IS VERY IMPORTANT... I've been having to do that research as well due to my being on foundation boards. You find interesting notes on some orgs.

My local Rotary club is working directly with clubs in the affected regions and have managed to bypass almost all overhead and get funding directly to those in need. Lot's and lot's of water and grains are being purchased and dropshipped(literally) by paid private helicopters.

Thats Awesome !!!!!!!!

Points for you !!

[PWDR8S]

Thats Awesome !!!!!!!!



Points for you !!

I don't deserve the points.... it's the Rotary people there in Thailand, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, India and my fellow Rotarians here willing to rally behind my push to send relief and aid. To date we've garnered over $$$$K in funds. We've been busy helping them coordinate with shipping companies outside the damaged areas to accept, hold and to deliver when possible food, goods(clothing + building materials) and water. I've also gained support for helping provide water filtration systems for the long term in certain areas.



I have seriously considered dropping everything here to go help in person, but opted not to go because I find that I can do much here to help behind the scene.



People helping people.... That's what works.

edit: At a local meeting last night, our fundraising group and myself have been asked not to reveal how much by a new donor. Well beyond anyone's expectations! Yippee!

[djangoski]

From Sliding on the Cheap

"Mad River Glen is giving $20 mid-week lift tickets this week to anyone who donates $5 or more to Mad River Glen's Tsunami Relief Fund, so help a good cause while you slide!"

[PWDR8S]

Now there's a deal where I can get personal gratification twice AND still feel good about it! http://www.timefortuckerman.com/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif