What is the best charity to give to after the Iowa floods?

Question

Does anyone know about good charities to help in the current situation in Iowa? I want to make sure my money is helping people in trouble.

Answer 1

The most reliable charity for disaster events is the American Red Cross.  My chapter in CA has already deployed people from our area to the flooded regions of Iowa.  My friend is helping set up shelters and taking care of people there.  Simply go to your local Red Cross office and tell them you want to make a donation specifically for the flood victims in Iowa.  They will take care of the rest for you.

Thank you for your giving.

Answer 2

RED CROSS

bar none the best

Answer 3

We are in Waverly, Iowa and have had our house destroyed by the flood and I agree with the people above, Red Cross has been great.  They come around twice a day offering food and water and a smile.  It really helps to have a hot meal and something to drink when you are trying to recover from such a terrible loss.  I have not heard if anything else has been set up, but Red Cross has been a great help.

Answer 4

You have several choices.  Besides the Red Cross, money collected by local Salvation Army and United Way organizations can be earmarked for flood relief.  Checks written to SA are not cashed locally but are forwarded to their headquarters for distribution to flood victims.  UW organizations receiving money channel it to the UW org. in the needy area.  There may be other ways to help besides donating money.  Call your local RC, SA, or UW to find out what they are.

Answer 5

Top of the list is the Red Cross but there are others. I'm sure you can locate additional charities through the internet if you wish to find local charities such as Thrivent Lutherans or Habitat for Humanity.  The Salvation Army comes to mind and Food Banks. I have been through the floods of 1993 and just knowing someone carried enough to donate to help us was a blessing.  Thank you.

Answer 6

I would say the Red Cross, since they are already waay over budget and are extremely organized.