I'll try again--IS ANYONE DONATING $ TO HELP THE PEOPLE OF HAITI?

by azaria 15 Replies latest jw friends

  • azaria
    azaria

    These people are in desperate need of everyone's help. Is anyone here planning to help?

  • DevonMcBride
    DevonMcBride

    I donate money to both the American Red Cross and the International Red Cross. I believe the IRC is providing food, shelter and other necessities to the Haitian storm victims.

    Devon

  • GentlyFeral
    GentlyFeral

    Thanks for the suggestion. Just donated a few bux via https://www.foodforthepoor.com

    GentlyFeral

  • RR
    RR

    The Haitian government is so corrupt, there is little doubt that the money gets to whom really need it.

  • candidlynuts
    candidlynuts

    i think its safe to give to red cross or major charities that are collecting . a lot of those deliver the goods themselves instead of just handing money to the govt.

  • RR
    RR

    You'd be surprised!

  • azaria
    azaria

    Hi RR Do you think that we should just sit back and think why donate, the corrupt gov't will take it anyway. The Salvation Army (who I personally trust - and no I'm not affiliated with them) sends $ daily to their local organization in Haiti. They feel that it's best to use the local businesses for supplies to stimulate their economy. I was told that parts of the country do still have supplies. Any supplies they don't have they will ship over. I would think that the Salvation Army, Red Cross and the like (who have experienced this on an ongoing basis) know about corrupt governments and avoid handing $ over to them. I truly hope that this the case. But I for one can't stand by and do absolutely nothing.

  • RR
    RR

    I have family in Haiti, I KNOW what goes on there.

    RR

  • Kenneson
    Kenneson

    R.R.,

    So what do you suggest people do to help? Or is there nothing that can be done?

  • candidlynuts
    candidlynuts

    rr.. i know its hard to know who to donate too. its not an issue with me as i live on 360 bux a month.

    azaria what have you been able to do? i hope your efforts to get people to donate are successful.

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