Organizations Accepting Donations

10 Thoughts to “Organizations Accepting Donations”

1. Moon-howler

   March 13, 2011 at 2:59 pm

   After cheering on the Mormons, I didn’t see them listed. their website says they don’t collect for specific disasters but respond where need is the greatest. Not designating specifically affords them the greatest amount of flexibility. That makes sense.

   http://www.ldsphilanthropies.org/humanitarian-services/funds/emergency-response.html

   What It Is
   When emergencies arise, Latter-day Saint Charities (Humanitarian Services) responds quickly, providing medical and other needed supplies, depending upon the nature of the crisis and the climate and culture of the affected region. Each year we deliver more than 100,000 tons of food, blankets, medical supplies, hygiene kits, clothing, temporary shelter, and other materials to thousands of disaster-stricken people in many countries. Much of the material is donated; the rest purchased using cash donations.

   Why It Is a Priority In a crisis, quick response is crucial. Homes are damaged and sometimes entire communities are destroyed. People are displaced. Shelter is scarce. Food is spoiled and crops are ruined. Children and parents are hungry. People’s lives are at stake. Food and other emergency supplies are often needed more urgently than government organizations can deliver.

   What It Does and How It Helps
   By gathering emergency supplies in advance, Latter-day Saint Charities is able to begin the process of shipping needed items to the site of a disaster literally within hours of the occurrence. Because of this advance preparation, combined with our worldwide network of volunteers, we play a distinctive role in the emergency response community. Major international relief agencies have come to rely on our ready resources when the timing of response is critical, when there are shortages of supplies, or when they need volunteers on the ground.
2. Moon-howler

   March 13, 2011 at 3:08 pm

   For the record, lest I be accused, I am NOT Mormon, have never been Mormon, and don’t want to become Mormon. However, they are a people I have great respect for, especially for putting their money where their mouth is. I owe much of this good will to all the Hale kids who were my neighbors for years.
3. punchak

   March 13, 2011 at 4:44 pm

   Yes, I realize that Japan needs help but I’m always leery about these great amounts of money rolling in after a natural catastrophe. Water, medical supplies, heavy equipment and the like must come first

   Are there any boards or committees that coordinate the donations? Isn’t it better to wait a couple of weeks when a lot of people have forgotten, more or less, what happened and things have been organized?

   Cynical? You bet!

   On another note – I’m always impressed with the Fairfax Co. Rescue Squad that’s always ready to take off for any place the earth to help find survivors. The lady with her K-9 assistant is simply awesome.
4. Moon-howler

   March 14, 2011 at 12:49 am

   I am cynical also, and with good reason. Many of the Haiti donations cannot be accounted for. That’s one reason I support the Mormon efforts. Of course, their supplies aren’t there.

   The American Red Cross is cooridinating with the Japanese Red cross.
5. Cato the Elder

   March 14, 2011 at 8:12 am

   I’m also quite cynical when it comes to charitable giving. That said, I donate frequently to these guys: http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/

   They’re small, with no other agenda than providing needed medical care in some of the most dangerous places in the world. They’re very transparent and for the most part you know how they’re using the money.
6. George S. Harris

   March 14, 2011 at 8:25 am

   Charity Navigator has many tips regarding what people should do about charity donations for Japan. It also lists numerous three and four star organizations accepting and using donations for Japanese relief. I highly recommend it:

   http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&cpid=1221
7. Posting as Pinko

   March 14, 2011 at 8:59 am

   The Buddhists got my donation. They have people over there.
8. Moon-howler

   March 14, 2011 at 1:17 pm

   The American Buddist society is very wise about money. They brought many of the boat people over here in the 70’s. They had very strict rules about their charity.
9. Moon-howler

   March 14, 2011 at 1:22 pm

   Thanks, George. Good thing to use. And they recommend a wait and see also.

   I don’t like how the Red Cross has behaved in the past. I suppose they are a good organization.

   The one that will never get a penny from me is the United Way.
10. George S. Harris

    March 15, 2011 at 9:34 am

    The reason for the wait and see is easy to understand–these charity organizations plus all the fake ones are trying to drink from a fire hose right now. Better to wait and see how things sort out. There is going to be a much greater need that anyone can imagine.

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