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Houston Area Members: Where Best To Donate?
August 29, 2017, 10:41 PM
ensigmaticHouston Area Members: Where Best To Donate?
My wife and I wish to donate to the Houston-area victims of Hurricane Harvey. But where best to donate? I figure y'all that live down that way perhaps know best.
My wife found this:
Charity Navigator: Hurricane Harvey: Charities Providing Assistance in the Wake of Hurricane Harvey, and it has "ratings."
The page specifically suggests
quote:
If you're looking for a local charity to support in the wake of Hurricane Harvey please consider Houston Food Bank, Food Bank of Corpus Christi, Houston Humane Society, Houston SPCA, or San Antonio Humane Society. These highly-rated organizations are located in the most-affected areas and are providing support to individuals and animals.
We want to maximize our donation going to the victims, rather than the organizations.
Thanks and God Bless.
"America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system,,,, but too early to shoot the bastards." -- Claire Wolfe
"If we let things terrify us, life will not be worth living." -- Seneca the Younger, Roman Stoic philosopher August 30, 2017, 12:46 AM
12131Don't forget Star Of Hope and Goodwill. I can't believe they weren't even mentioned.
Q
August 30, 2017, 01:17 AM
flashguyI donated through UMCOR, the United Methodist Committee On Relief. They are often one of the first responding agencies to such calamities.
If I want to make other donations, it's usually to the Salvation Army.
flashguy
Texan by choice, not accident of birth August 30, 2017, 07:46 AM
Ox190Operation BBQ Relief, yes it's a serious charity feeding more people per dollar than most others.
www.operationbbqrelief.orgI have a very good friend that has been involved since the beginning. He owns a BBQ restaurant here in DFW and is leaving his business, hauling his mobile trailer to Houston right now to feed displaced residents and first responders.
August 30, 2017, 08:00 AM
Sig2340Any giving I do will be to SIGforum members first, other charities second.
I'm serious. I spent the morning balancing my checkbook and if there is a member in need because of the flooding, let me know.
I haven't got a lot to give, but you're welcome to it.
(First come, first served)
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DISCLAIMER: These are the author's own personal views and do not represent the views of the author's employer. August 30, 2017, 12:09 PM
ensigmaticThanks for the suggestions, guys! Will discuss with my wife and make a decision.
Personally, I'm kind of leaning toward OBR.
"America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system,,,, but too early to shoot the bastards." -- Claire Wolfe
"If we let things terrify us, life will not be worth living." -- Seneca the Younger, Roman Stoic philosopher August 30, 2017, 12:26 PM
Jimbo54Salvation Army for me. I've been a donor for a very long time and trust them to use the money wisely. Unlike The Red Cross, their administrative costs are low and they rely on volunteers far more than other charity organizations. I'll be sending them a donation every month till things get back to normal in Texas.
Jim
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August 30, 2017, 12:27 PM
mrvmaxStar of Hope or JJ Watts relief:
https://www.youcaring.com/vict...rricaneharvey-915053August 30, 2017, 02:48 PM
henryazquote:
Originally posted by Jimbo54:
Salvation Army for me. I've been a donor for a very long time and trust them to use the money wisely. Unlike The Red Cross, their administrative costs are low and they rely on volunteers far more than other charity organizations. I'll be sending them a donation every month till things get back to normal in Texas.
Jim
Salvation Army for me, too, for the reasons mentioned above, and in another recent thread on charities.
August 30, 2017, 07:09 PM
Redleg06We have a pickleball friend who has been flooded out. We donated directly to her gofundme site and also the Salvation Army.
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August 31, 2017, 09:29 AM
ensigmaticquote:
Originally posted by Ox190:
Operation BBQ Relief, yes it's a serious charity feeding more people per dollar than most others.
www.operationbbqrelief.orgI have a very good friend that has been involved since the beginning. He owns a BBQ restaurant here in DFW and is leaving his business, hauling his mobile trailer to Houston right now to feed displaced residents and first responders.
I was impressed with that operation and so was my wife. After looking at all the suggestions, here and elsewhere, she agreed with me: Operation BBQ Relief it was.
Thanks for the suggestion.
And thanks, everybody else, for your suggestions, too!
"America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system,,,, but too early to shoot the bastards." -- Claire Wolfe
"If we let things terrify us, life will not be worth living." -- Seneca the Younger, Roman Stoic philosopher August 31, 2017, 10:04 AM
ChuckFinleygofundme takes a cut, why not direct deposit into her account?
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August 31, 2017, 10:06 AM
jhe888quote:
Originally posted by Redleg06:
We have a pickleball friend who has been flooded out. We donated directly to her gofundme site and also the Salvation Army.
Direct relief is good for those that need it.
The Salvation Army is good about being frugal with costs - I don't know how attuned to disaster relief they are. I don't know - they may be good, or they may not be.
The fish is mute, expressionless. The fish doesn't think because the fish knows everything. August 31, 2017, 10:10 AM
ensigmaticquote:
Originally posted by Ox190:
Operation BBQ Relief, yes it's a serious charity feeding more people per dollar than most others.
www.operationbbqrelief.orgI have a very good friend that has been involved since the beginning. He owns a BBQ restaurant here in DFW and is leaving his business, hauling his mobile trailer to Houston right now to feed displaced residents and first responders.
I was impressed with that operation and so was my wife. After looking at all the suggestions, here and elsewhere, she agreed with me: Operation BBQ Relief it was.
Thanks for the suggestion.
And thanks, everybody else, for your suggestions, too!
ETA...
quote:
Originally posted by mrvmax:
Star of Hope or JJ Watts relief:
https://www.youcaring.com/vict...rricaneharvey-915053
We decided we like JJ Watt's effort, too, and the need is great.
"America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system,,,, but too early to shoot the bastards." -- Claire Wolfe
"If we let things terrify us, life will not be worth living." -- Seneca the Younger, Roman Stoic philosopher August 31, 2017, 11:52 AM
AugenI've added onto the operationbbq as well as salvation army. I'll look at those other websites as well. thanks
August 31, 2017, 12:00 PM
Jimbo54quote:
Originally posted by jhe888:
quote:
Originally posted by Redleg06:
We have a pickleball friend who has been flooded out. We donated directly to her gofundme site and also the Salvation Army.
Direct relief is good for those that need it.
The Salvation Army is good about being frugal with costs - I don't know how attuned to disaster relief they are. I don't know - they may be good, or they may not be.
You can earmark your donation to their effort in Texas. I go to their local website because I have an account with them, but I assume that you can do the same on their main site.
Jim
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