Recommendations (and why) for ONE relief organization

Adam Smith · Sep 10, 2005

Trying to decide on ONE efficient charity to donate to. Will potentially be collecting from many people so it's important that I find one that is efficient with a high donation:victim percentage. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Conrad AlbertoJr · Sep 10, 2005

Seems to me that the Red Cross is the main organization leading most of the rest. If your city is recieving evacuees you may look into whos taking them in and donate to them directly if they are not funded by FEMA.

Nelson Atwell · Sep 10, 2005

Here is a list of charities. The percentage listed at the end of each description shows the organization's administrative and fundraising expense rate.

TrainTrac · Sep 10, 2005

Here's an idea for one that's not on the list that Nelson provided:

The Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society. There are many Sailors that were impacted by Katrina. There are several Navy bases on the Mississippi gulf coast, and a huge Navy personnel command and the Navy Reserve Command in New Orleans. The Navy and Marine Corps Relief society exist to specifically help Sailors and Marines in times of need, and I'm sure their resources are being severly taxed right now. You can contribute at the link below:

Leon Webb · Sep 10, 2005

The Red Cross. Go to their web site (www.redcross.org). You can specify how you want the donation to be use, Hurricane Katrina, local Red Cross...etc.

Ryan Schaecher · Sep 12, 2005

I will give money to my church. We have a few sister congregations that were affected. 100% of our donations will go to their aid. Can't do better than that. Plus, I then know that the money will actually be use for aid, not for beer and cigarrettes.