Reliable Charities For Helping Yolanda Victims

[OnMyWay]

I have friends and family back in the US asking how they can help, so I thought I would solicit ideas for the best charities out there that can help Yolanda victims.  Of course "the best" is very subjective, but maybe you all have some favorites.  Friends and family would probably be most comfortable with names they know.

 

Is Philippines Red Cross ok?

 

http://www.redcross.org.ph/donate

 

I just hope the aid can get to those in need without skimming or theft.  I heard they already had a big theft of relief goods.  It is very sad but there are thousands of desperate people out there.

[cebu rocks]

IMO the red cross is the only trust worthy agency in the Phils They will not let there goods be second handed through anyone  

[Old55]

Red cross is the only one.

[Call me bubba]

Red cross is the only one.

yes if i was going to help that would be the one,

yet after reading if the scams and diversion of the better goods to ones on pocket ,**

 

I am just Desensitize to the conditions of those who suffer .

when goods are already packaged and ready 

to be distributed, they are REPACKED w/ "comment deleted photos/in his bags"

when the truly needy doesnt get them as they are not

"true supporters" of "comment deleted"

i just cant feel anything for the victims

 

**when they get the "canned goods" the volunteers sort out the good items to make their meal out of them or give to their"supporter""

[OnMyWay]

I have recommended Red Cross to my family and friends in the US, with one caveat.

 

I don't recommend using Paypay for an International transaction because they are going to skim your donation on the exchange rate.  I started to use it on the Philippines Red Cross web site and they were going to take over 1 peso, about 2.5 cents USD from each dollar I donated.  I used my US Mastercard instead.  All donations on the PH Red Cross site are in Pesos.

 

If someone is donating from the US, they can also do so on the American Red Cross web site, and target the money for Typhoon relief.

 

http://www.redcross.org/charitable-donations

[OnMyWay]

I don't recommend using Paypay

 

Paypay?  Unintentional but accurate!   :hystery:

[Jollygoodfellow]

I have recommended Red Cross to my family and friends in the US, with one caveat.

 

I don't recommend using Paypay for an International transaction because they are going to skim your donation on the exchange rate.  I started to use it on the Philippines Red Cross web site and they were going to take over 1 peso, about 2.5 cents USD from each dollar I donated.  I used my US Mastercard instead.  All donations on the PH Red Cross site are in Pesos.

 

If someone is donating from the US, they can also do so on the American Red Cross web site, and target the money for Typhoon relief.

 

http://www.redcross.org/charitable-donations

 

 

Has anyone even considered using Bruces charity which headquarters is in Samar itself to donate either money or arrange boxes of tin food items or what ever. Two radio stations contacted him when this disaster first happened, he asked them to mention his website for donations, not one received. 

 

http://www.philippinebasicneeds.com/

[OnMyWay]

 

I have recommended Red Cross to my family and friends in the US, with one caveat.

 

I don't recommend using Paypay for an International transaction because they are going to skim your donation on the exchange rate.  I started to use it on the Philippines Red Cross web site and they were going to take over 1 peso, about 2.5 cents USD from each dollar I donated.  I used my US Mastercard instead.  All donations on the PH Red Cross site are in Pesos.

 

If someone is donating from the US, they can also do so on the American Red Cross web site, and target the money for Typhoon relief.

 

http://www.redcross.org/charitable-donations

 

 

Has anyone even considered using Bruces charity which headquarters is in Samar itself to donate either money or arrange boxes of tin food items or what ever. Two radio stations contacted him when this disaster first happened, he asked them to mention his website for donations, not one received. 

 

http://www.philippinebasicneeds.com/

 

 

I have donated on Bruce's website in the past and will again, but my reason for this post was to come up with one for friends and family, and I think they would be more comfortable with a well known name.

[JJReyes]

Is Philippines Red Cross ok?

 

Yes. The Philippine Red Cross was specifically mentioned as reliable during the Federation of Philippine American Chambers of Commerce conference in Los Angeles. Knowing that the approaching super typhoon would cause massive devastation, the Federation air shipped six pallets of medical supplies to the Philippines. The pallets arrived in Manila 48 hours before the typhoon hit. The Federation is also trusted by American Chambers of Commerce to make sure that cash and goods for the relief effort would get to the right agencies.

Edited November 11, 2013 by JJReyes

[JJReyes]

I have donated on Bruce's website in the past and will again, but my reason for this post was to come up with one for friends and family, and I think they would be more comfortable with a well known name.

 

The Ayala Foundation (USA) is a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) not for profit. They have a good name and reputation.