How should I contribute? - Democratic Underground

Doctor_J

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Tue Sep-06-05 10:36 AM
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How should I contribute?

I'd like to make a 1/2-paycheck or so donation. Any suggestions which path to take? I'd like to keep the money out of Cheney's hands, would like to make sure all of it gets to the victims. MoveOn? Is DU suggesting any particular charity?

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rawtribe

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Tue Sep-06-05 10:41 AM
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1. I sent my money here.

http://www.rainbowfund.org

Lots of other good places, others can suggest.

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biscotti

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Tue Sep-06-05 10:43 AM
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2. How about

Habitat for Humanity.
Jimmy Carter has a designated fund for Louisiana. You know the money will be spent honestly and put to good use, not bureaucracy.

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Talismom

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Tue Sep-06-05 10:45 AM
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3. That's what I would do too Redstateliberal! n/t

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all.of.me

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Tue Sep-06-05 10:45 AM
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4. foudation set up by governor blanco

money goes directly to her citizens. she set up this foundation, because the so-called authorities were doing nothing.

http://www.katrina.louisiana.gov/donate.htm

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stillcool

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Tue Sep-06-05 10:46 AM
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5. I've only heard good things about...

http://www.habitat.org/

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Booster

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Tue Sep-06-05 10:53 AM
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6. I've donated to the Red Cross, which I regret now, and 3 animal

charities, and any further money I donate will go to Pres. Carter and Habitat for Humanity. I trust Pres. Carter to do what's right for the people in the Gulf.

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OneBlueSky

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Tue Sep-06-05 11:06 AM
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7. personally, I chose Habitat for Humanity, Oxfam and . . .

the new foundation set up by the governor of Louisiana . . . I'll also be donating to one or more of the pet rescue organizations, though I don't know which one yet . . .

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Contrary1

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Tue Sep-06-05 02:54 PM
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8. My husband's company is matching donations...

We have chosen America's Second Harvest to donate to. I am very skeptical of the Red Cross
after the 9/11 fiasco. Maybe some organization in your area is also matching funds.

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