FORLORN by SNAKEY
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| The December 25th tsunami in southern Asia caused
billions of dollars in damage, killed tens of thousands, and left many
people homeless and hungry. Charities are scrambling to help the victims
in multiple countries - no simple, or inexpensive, task. As they begin
to repair the destruction and aid the victims, charities need an
infusion of donations to be able to effectively deal with this crisis.
Charity Navigator offers the following tips to help you give with confidence to trustworthy charities helping the victims of this devastating catastrophe. 1. Give To An Established Charity: Don't let an unscrupulous charity take advantage of your goodwill. Find a charity with a proven track record of success with dealing with this region and this type of disaster. Avoid fly-by-night charities created specifically to deal with tsunami relief efforts. Even well-meaning new organizations will not have the infrastructure and knowledge of the region to efficiently maximize your gift. If you do feel compelled to give to a new charity, be sure to get proof that the group is in fact a registered public charity . 2. Designate Your Gift: Worried that your donation will go towards the charity's general operating fund or saved for an upcoming crisis? This is a very understandable concern. Many charities do encourage donors not to designate their gifts so that the charity can decide how best to utilize the money, but depending on your confidence in the charity's ability to make that determination, you may want to tell the charity exactly how to use your gift. By designating your gift specifically for quake-tsunami international relief efforts, you'll ensure that your donation will be used for the victims of this particular disaster. 3. Avoid Telemarketers: Be wary of fundraisers who
pressure you to make a contribution over the phone. Never divulge your
credit card information to someone soliciting you via the phone.
Instead, ask the fundraiser to send you written information about the
charity they represent and do some research on your own. Once you feel
comfortable with the charity, send the organization a check directly in
the mail, or give through their website, thus ensuring 100% of your gift
goes to the charity and not the for-profit fundraiser. 4. Research And Follow Up: As always, take the time to find a charity you can trust. Charity Navigator offers this list of top charities working in the wake of the tsunami catastrophe to help you in your efforts. Use our free financial evaluations to search for other well-run charities worthy of your support. And be sure to follow up with the charity in a few months to find out (a) how your donation was put to use and (b) if they need additional support to complete the recovery efforts. Related Information:
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Comments (20)
addiek
Thank you for this up to date help.
rufous
Excellent image, and practical (and caring sentiment---bravo!
Tedz
Excellent shot here and a mound of information....Telemarketers should be avoided like a Rabid Dog, what ever the situation...all the best to Your Countrymen....and the Survivors of this Disaster.
marybelgium
Excellent shot ...and thank you for the information .I think that the whole world was touched by what arrived to you and that one will not forget you...
Kropot
Yeah, help is needed, good work Raj.
jstsittinghere
beautiful capture, thank you for the information
SophiaDeer
Excellent message and photo Raj! I gave to the Red Cross and specified the disaster in Asia. Every bit helps and it each working person in American gave 5 dollars the amount would be fantastic. Glad you are safe. I found it amazing the animals seemed to know and left for higher ground.
RedundantlyAbundant
This is a truly amazing image Snakey...it's very fitting considering the disturbing events that have transpired since boxing day.
Lledeline
Wonderful capture and nice comment.
jimry
As Reduntant Raj...:)...I seem to have the main page of Rendo at the bottom of this?...ie, Features, Highlights, forums etc etc...anyone else?
Elfenone
I have teh main page of renderosity at the bottom too..but it's not Raj's fault..it's theirs LOL Beautiful image Raj and wonderful soldiering for a cause too.. Keep on being you HUGE HUGS
Sekadhar
This is fantastic - all together! Thank you! Excellent done:)!!!!
Apophis906
A very lovely image here,and good advice on charity. An excellent capture and job here,and wonderful advice.
kora
A wonderfully evocative image, Raj. Suits the title beautifully. Great advice regarding donations to charities. :)))))
nongo
Excellent image and supburb information, THANKS!!! Raj, we've sent $$ and prayers... My heart goes out to all the victims of this disaster.
Blush
Excellent message and photo I am finding links like this all over the net I like nogo am sending out lots of prayers and what support I can Vote n hugs Susan~
sossy
very impressive capture and message! very sad disaster! prays for all victims and survivors!
jcv2
Wise to show people the way - certain organisations DO good work, but you have to know them! Excellent work! BTW, funny what you did with framing on this page! :)
tvernuccio
incredible image!!!!!! so dramatic and full of emotion!!!! birds paying respects. i do too. vote! now silence....
blacq_nyght_vampyre
Wow! This is perfect.