Showing posts with label red cross. Show all posts
Showing posts with label red cross. Show all posts

Thursday, July 7, 2016

Before you give, what do you know about your charity?

 

 
Back in the 1600s, Sir Thomas Browne said “Charity begins at home.”
Have you noticed all the commercials for the American Red Cross? They crawl out of the woodwork whenever there’s a flood, tornado, or other disaster. The way disasters are increasing we’ll no doubt be seeing more of them. They raised hundreds of millions after the earthquake in Haiti and built a total of six houses there. Six...
 
When Trace Adkins endorsed them a few weeks ago, he explained it was because his house burned down while he was on tour in Alaska, and the Red Cross took care of his family while he was away.

Monday, July 4, 2016

Giving wisely to charity

pancaked 4-story building in Haiti
Jonh and Marie Goode
 
Unless you’re a robot, the tragedy in Haiti a decade ago pulled at your heartstrings. 
 
Unfortunately, there are people out there who are as soulless as robots, who will use your emotions to rip you off. Here are some recommendations from various watchdog organizations on giving.