September 15, 2008
Help For Victims Of Hurricane Ike

Michael Medved was suggesting contributions to Feed the Children this afternoon.  I plan to send a small check to the Salvation Army tomorrow.  Add your own recommendations for worthy charities below.

Posted by Jim Miller at September 15, 2008 04:31 PM | Email This
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1. A word of caution on Feed the Children:

"It received an F rating, however, from the American Institute of Philanthropy [5] (AIP), reporting that only 18% of its cash goes to provide services, and 60% goes for direct mail, TV, and other promotional activities. AIP notes that Feed the Children refuses to disclose details about what and to whom it provides any services. It also reports that at one point the charity served up fake audits."

Save The Children is a better choice in IMO...less overhead than the Salvation Army and Feed The Children, and they're very transparent to boot. I tend to do most of my charitable contributions with them.

https://secure.ga4.org/01/web_e_ike_08?qp_source=hp%5fpb%5fike

Posted by: camarata on September 15, 2008 05:03 PM
2. A word of caution on Feed the Children:

"It received an F rating, however, from the American Institute of Philanthropy [5] (AIP), reporting that only 18% of its cash goes to provide services, and 60% goes for direct mail, TV, and other promotional activities. AIP notes that Feed the Children refuses to disclose details about what and to whom it provides any services. It also reports that at one point the charity served up fake audits."

Save The Children is a better choice in IMO...less overhead than the Salvation Army and Feed The Children, and they're very transparent to boot. I tend to do most of my charitable contributions with them.

https://secure.ga4.org/01/web_e_ike_08?qp_source=hp%5fpb%5fike

Posted by: camarata on September 15, 2008 05:04 PM
3. How 'bout a A Local Worthy Cause!
I realize this is not within the political comfortability zone of most herein, but really doesn't it mean even more when it comes from the heart and not the political blinders. Why not...a few sheckles...just to keep it interesting. :)

Posted by: Duffman on September 15, 2008 06:03 PM
4. I will give to Humanitarian Aid from my church. There is no over head. All workers are volunteer and all my money goes to the clean up efforts. I belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Posted by: chotzie on September 16, 2008 06:46 AM
5. I also like Samaritan's Purse and Mercy Corps. Charity Navigator (http://www.charitynavigator.com) gives them both 4 stars out of 4 stars.

Posted by: fieryfood on September 16, 2008 11:19 AM
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