Texas relief charities

RVA

RVA

Ambassador
For all the Texan members, what are some trustworthy relief efforts to which to donate?
 
frankblade said:
I don't know good question I do know there is going to be a lot of help needed before this is done .
This is the worst I have seen in my lifetime here.
Click to expand...
I wish I could lend a hand. I feel very helpless here, except for donations, and of course offering you a place to stay if you and the wife ever need one! I am uncertain where red cross $$ goes, but that is one option.
 
Been watching the nightly news and its just jaw dropping what mother nature has done there in Texas.
 
Red Cross, and direct the relief towards the current Texas disaster, is going to count for the most if you want to help Texas in general.
 
  • Like
Reactions: RVA
I think 93% of the money donated to Red Cross goes to running Red Cross.
They were in the area after Sandy and all they cared about was photo ops.
My opinion of them is not good but it is only my opinion.
 
Tony M. said:
I think 93% of the money donated to Red Cross goes to running Red Cross.
They were in the area after Sandy and all they cared about was photo ops.
My opinion of them is not good but it is only my opinion.
Click to expand...
This is a bad time to be bad-mouthing the Red Cross. I'm sure you have some valid info, but they are very well organize and the money is suppose to make them operate. This is not like giving cash to the people. It's like providing a professional team that comes in and takes care of those in need.

Check this: Charity Navigator - Rating for American Red Cross
 
In California there ain't any Whataburgers, AFAIK. I'm sure they are pretty tasty. But I just came across this new developing news...

Copied from the article:
A Texas favorite announced that it is pledging $1.65 million for Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts.

Whataburger, the fast food chain founded in Corpus Christi in 1950, is pledging $1 million to help employees impacted by the storm by providing necessities like clothing, food, help with medical bills and other assistance. The company is also donating $150,000 to the Red Cross and another $500,000 to Texas food banks that will help those in need.

Go Texas... :H5:
 
  • Like
Reactions: RVA
syscokid said:
In California there ain't any Whataburgers, AFAIK. I'm sure they are pretty tasty. But I just came across this new developing news...

Copied from the article:
A Texas favorite announced that it is pledging $1.65 million for Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts.

Whataburger, the fast food chain founded in Corpus Christi in 1950, is pledging $1 million to help employees impacted by the storm by providing necessities like clothing, food, help with medical bills and other assistance. The company is also donating $150,000 to the Red Cross and another $500,000 to Texas food banks that will help those in need.

Go Texas... :H5:
Click to expand...
mmm-mmmm-that-is-a-tasty-burger.jpg
 
Tony M. said:
I think 93% of the money donated to Red Cross goes to running Red Cross.
They were in the area after Sandy and all they cared about was photo ops.
My opinion of them is not good but it is only my opinion.
Click to expand...
I heard pretty much the same thing about Red Cross on NPR news yesterday.
Makes you wonder...
 
I too am VERY suspicious of charities because it is very common for very little of the donation money to actually go to those they profess to help.
The ASPCA is notorious for funding PETA and political activism and almost nothing goes to the local animal shelters.
those tear jerker commercials cost a lot too.

I may get involved with one of the groups here in NJ forming by folks who went through Sandy.
I'm still tied up with dealing with my mom's estate and havent had much time for anything except I've been forcing myself to remember to take some ME time here and there.

I would have my AXL husk build well under way too.
 
  • Like
Reactions: RVA
syscokid said:
Good ol NPR BS... really starting to hate these Snowflakes more and more.

FWIW:
Red Cross Responds to Inaccuracies in ProPublica and NPR Stories
Click to expand...
That was put out by the Red Cross. Sure it's going to make they're case for them.
I'm more inclined to believe a third party report on this from an independent source .
Not saying NPR is accurate, just saying that is what I heard myself on the radio.
I'll gladly donate, and will donate to a worthwhile cause if I believe in it.
 
I'm not bashing any one, except the ASPCA above, but am leery about how much of $1 goes in someones pocket and how much toward actual relief received by victims.
Organizations need $$ to run and pay some people and for services, equip., but there are skimmers and scammers around every corner.

Just to be clear.
"Let me be clear, you can keep your.." sorry one thought just kind of runs into another sometimes.
 
Hackmaster said:
That was put out by the Red Cross. Sure it's going to make they're case for them.
I'm more inclined to believe a third party report on this from an independent source .
Not saying NPR is accurate, just saying that is what I heard myself on the radio.
I'll gladly donate, and will donate to a worthwhile cause if I believe in it.
Click to expand...
That's a very logical point taken. But I'm very biased towards the Red Cross, and have been for close to 30 years. The BS that NPR and Propublica have against the Red Cross has been going on for a few years now. The Red Cross is huge and very professionally organized. But what I can say is, if you can donate and have a charity you believe in, please do it ASAP. The devastation in Texas is beyond comprehension.
 
Hackmaster said:
Would the Houston Food bank be considered a trustworthy choice?

Houston Food Bank- Filling Pantries, Filling Lives, Volunteer or Donate Today!

Or The United Way?

United Way Relief Fund | United Way of Greater Houston

What say ye, the good members of The Tone Rooms?
Both seem to be credible organizations.
Click to expand...
Those are both great choices. Also, ebay is matching donations, but I am not sure the organizations are as direct as the ones you slected

Hurricane Harvey Relief - Help people affected by Hurrican Harvey | eBay
 
Well I feel if I have $300 to piss away on something as frivolous as an amp, I can pony up the same for a disaster situation.

Who's with me. Lets help "bail" out our Texas brethren.
 
  • Like
Reactions: RVA
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top