I won't send money to the Red Cross either. Having heard similar tales of the Red Cross selling things that were donated, how the higher ups actually made a personal PROFIT from the milllions that poured in during 9-11 and even locally how little they actually did for a friend whose house burned to the ground.....I just can't do it. I'll gladly give to the Salvation Army and our family has decided to send money to folks in the area who KNOW which charities are actually being useful/helpful to folks.

I imagine that once basic needs such as food, water and shelter are being met, there will be a need for clothing, blankets, etc...when those kinds of requests start coming in, we'll send that as well.

Here's to hoping that the money being donated to all the various organizations is being used in the most helpful ways possible.

Michelle