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Location: Arkansas | This quite literally makes me want to puke. . . . You hear everything on the internet these days, so it's hard to know what to believe, but I had read about the RC before maybe not being on the up and up. . . |
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Location: In The Land of Cotton | The RC has to follow their corporate guidelines. It is true they don't take outside food etc. they must get it through their "system". People is some cases are better served going through a local church or even putting up signs saying they will be at such and such a place at a certain time with food. They did that locally here during the tornado recovery and it worked well. |
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Location: Arkansas | 3canstorun - 2017-09-03 8:18 AM
The RC has to follow their corporate guidelines. It is true they don't take outside food etc. they must get it through their "system". People is some cases are better served going through a local church or even putting up signs saying they will be at such and such a place at a certain time with food. They did that locally here during the tornado recovery and it worked well.
I remember during Katrina, when so many "refugees" were in Lake Village, different churches and other organizations took turns feeding everyone usually at the local school since it could hold that many people. |
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Location: Tulsa, Ok | I sort of have a problem with their head honcho having a salary of half a million dollars a year. I guess big administrative overhead just kind of offends my view of how "non-profits" should operate. |
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| I posted something a couple of days ago that really wasn't a rant but be careful about where you make donations. Since NOT ONE PERSON responded I assumed that most people on here really do not care to donate or had decided to donate to Red Cross. Friday at school I looked up the salary of the CEO of the RedCross. Try $651,000+. I have not donated to the Red Cross in about 25 years. (Because of personal experience). Today, on CBS SUNDAY MORNING, the person being interviewed stated that what they need much more than unusable donations was money in any disaster situation. I guess you can make donations to Red Cross as you check out at Walmart. I am sure that their CEO will appreciate everything you donate. There are a few other nationwide organizations that are managed better. |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | I dont donate to the Red Cross, dont trust on where my money is going, I rather donate to smaller groups that has the heart to make darn sure my money is going where I want it to be going for. Alot of the groups like Red Cross horde money I have heard, when I donate anything I want it to go for what is happening at the time.. Like when Katrina happen I think is was the Red Cross that was giving gift cards to the victums and lots were buying fancy purse's and other stuff that was not needed and was not going on food and other important things they were needing, because food stamps took care of that, so after that no more donate to the Red Cross. Now theres alot of good places to donate on my thread about Harvey and thats were my money is going. So if any body is planning on donating go to my Harvey thread, there it will be use for what is needed and will be used now.
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Location: OH. IO | streakysox - 2017-09-03 11:20 AMI posted something a couple of days ago that really wasn't a rant but be careful about where you make donations. Since NOT ONE PERSON responded I assumed that most people on here really do not care to donate or had decided to donate to Red Cross. Friday at school I looked up the salary of the CEO of the RedCross. Try $651,000+. I have not donated to the Red Cross in about 25 years. (Because of personal experience). Today, on CBS SUNDAY MORNING, the person being interviewed stated that what they need much more than unusable donations was money in any disaster situation. I guess you can make donations to Red Cross as you check out at Walmart. I am sure that their CEO will appreciate everything you donate. There are a few other nationwide organizations that are managed better. Do not assume no one read your post or don't care.Heck I made a post on tornadoes the other other day and just got a bump lololol.But I know they were in everyone's prayers.I donated heavily to private organizations and im sure most people on here are trying to help the horses,cattle,and farmers:))
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Location: never in the right place | this makes me very sad. I am in the Northeast and about 14 million was donated to the RC from all over the US. Our local TV stations had telethons to donate to them and people think they are helping those in Texas but only filling the RC coffers to pay their personnel. We have all seen the posts of the salaries of various "main" groups for donations but it is very hard to know which smaller ones will actually give the money where it is needed. I know in CT we have sent truck loads of food, water, diapers etc down there, I hope it is all getting in the proper hands. |
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Location: 100 miles from Nowhere, AR | Chandler's Mom - 2017-09-03 8:22 AM 3canstorun - 2017-09-03 8:18 AM The RC has to follow their corporate guidelines. It is true they don't take outside food etc. they must get it through their "system". People is some cases are better served going through a local church or even putting up signs saying they will be at such and such a place at a certain time with food. They did that locally here during the tornado recovery and it worked well. I remember during Katrina, when so many "refugees" were in Lake Village, different churches and other organizations took turns feeding everyone usually at the local school since it could hold that many people.
Same here. Our church has a commercial kitchen and we cooked/brought food for Katrina refugees. |
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Location: 100 miles from Nowhere, AR | streakysox - 2017-09-03 10:20 AM I posted something a couple of days ago that really wasn't a rant but be careful about where you make donations. Since NOT ONE PERSON responded I assumed that most people on here really do not care to donate or had decided to donate to Red Cross. Friday at school I looked up the salary of the CEO of the RedCross. Try $651,000+. I have not donated to the Red Cross in about 25 years. (Because of personal experience). Today, on CBS SUNDAY MORNING, the person being interviewed stated that what they need much more than unusable donations was money in any disaster situation. I guess you can make donations to Red Cross as you check out at Walmart. I am sure that their CEO will appreciate everything you donate. There are a few other nationwide organizations that are managed better.
Many of us already knew. I found a local person I trusted and sent money straight to them to be used for those who needed assistance. Our church is also fundraising through the United Methodist conference, so it goes straight to local area churches. |
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Location: CTX | That is one of the reasons we only donate to the Salvation Army and not the goodwill stores... S.A. gets it to the people that need it. goodwill to their CEO..
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| ctdrumrunr - 2017-09-03 11:33 AM
this makes me very sad. I am in the Northeast and about 14 million was donated to the RC from all over the US. Our local TV stations had telethons to donate to them and people think they are helping those in Texas but only filling the RC coffers to pay their personnel. We have all seen the posts of the salaries of various "main" groups for donations but it is very hard to know which smaller ones will actually give the money where it is needed. I know in CT we have sent truck loads of food, water, diapers etc down there, I hope it is all getting in the proper hands.
The person who was being interviewed this morning was not from the Red Cross. The things she said were amazing. She said that most people think that these folks have lost everything and can use anything you send. These were some examples. Prom dresses sent to Africa. Bales of coats sent to Haiti or some tropical country. She said that water and diapers were the most usable and easily stored as far as longevity. She showed pictures of clothes that had been unloaded on a beach that were finally burned. Money sent could be used to purchase needed items in the area which would boost the economy. Ever heard of care packages? I lived in Nigeria in the early 1970's. Down in the market you could buy Care packages everywhere...cheap. The people there did not eat canned corn or green beans. They took the flour and canned milk out and didn't know what to do with the rest.
The thing that bothers me is the churches around Texas who have made food and Red Cross throws it away. Makes me want to puke.
Here are a few organizations that do not have highly paid executives.
The Catholic Church can get the job done! I am not Catholic. I do send them money pretty regularly
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Location: Not Where I Want to Be | streakysox - 2017-09-03 1:04 PM ctdrumrunr - 2017-09-03 11:33 AM this makes me very sad. I am in the Northeast and about 14 million was donated to the RC from all over the US. Our local TV stations had telethons to donate to them and people think they are helping those in Texas but only filling the RC coffers to pay their personnel. We have all seen the posts of the salaries of various "main" groups for donations but it is very hard to know which smaller ones will actually give the money where it is needed. I know in CT we have sent truck loads of food, water, diapers etc down there, I hope it is all getting in the proper hands. The person who was being interviewed this morning was not from the Red Cross. The things she said were amazing. She said that most people think that these folks have lost everything and can use anything you send. These were some examples. Prom dresses sent to Africa. Bales of coats sent to Haiti or some tropical country. She said that water and diapers were the most usable and easily stored as far as longevity. She showed pictures of clothes that had been unloaded on a beach that were finally burned. Money sent could be used to purchase needed items in the area which would boost the economy. Ever heard of care packages? I lived in Nigeria in the early 1970's. Down in the market you could buy Care packages everywhere...cheap. The people there did not eat canned corn or green beans. They took the flour and canned milk out and didn't know what to do with the rest. The thing that bothers me is the churches around Texas who have made food and Red Cross throws it away. Makes me want to puke. Here are a few organizations that do not have highly paid executives. The Catholic Church can get the job done! I am not Catholic. I do send them money pretty regularly Salvation Army Operation Blessing (700Club ).
catholic charities does good work on a local level.
They fall off in a big way in big disater situations like this
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| ctdrumrunr - 2017-09-03 11:33 AM
this makes me very sad. I am in the Northeast and about 14 million was donated to the RC from all over the US. Our local TV stations had telethons to donate to them and people think they are helping those in Texas but only filling the RC coffers to pay their personnel. We have all seen the posts of the salaries of various "main" groups for donations but it is very hard to know which smaller ones will actually give the money where it is needed. I know in CT we have sent truck loads of food, water, diapers etc down there, I hope it is all getting in the proper hands.
Don't ever think that your donations are not appreciated here in Texas. They definitely are. Texas is a big state and I live about 5 hours from there. I was going to head down there for horse cattle rescue but by the time I get there they will either be dead or rescued. I know that not all Texans are on the level---Enron, Billy Sol Estes but we never lose our sense of humor or stop looking out for each other.
Please remember that there are a LOT of people in that area. The water will not recede for another 10 days or so. There are many animals that have been displaced and all kinds of shelters are full. There are many small towns that no one has ever heard of that need help too. Please do not stop donating. Find some organization that you trust and make some contribution.
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | We quit donating to Red Cross in the 70's after we watched them in action after my parent's lost their home in a tornado.
I have friends and family that have been doing various different things and we've been donating to them. I know what I send will get to the people and animals.
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Location: Kansas | Believe me I have to go a long way back to the memory of my history teacher Mr. Brazil in high school. He served in the Korean War and was not afraid to talk about it. Here was his take on the Red Cross vs Salvation Army.
Soldiers were "sold" cigarettes by the Red Cross. Soldiers were "given" cigarettes by the Salvation Army. He despised the Red Cross.
Don't think in terms of the dangers of cigarettes. This was just an example he used and every soldier smoked cigarettes to calm their nerves.
I sent my donations to Texas with a volunteer from a company we work with in Wichita. I know they were going where they will be needed. Good guy.
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Location: relocated to Texas | SC Wrangler - 2017-09-04 8:37 AM I sort of have a problem with their head honcho having a salary of half a million dollars a year. I guess big administrative overhead just kind of offends my view of how "non-profits" should operate.
Same reason I won't buy Girl Scout cookies. Those kids get something like 25 cents out of a 4.50 box of over priced cookies. Check out the salaries of those in charge. |
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Location: never in the right place | streakysox - 2017-09-03 3:14 PM ctdrumrunr - 2017-09-03 11:33 AM this makes me very sad. I am in the Northeast and about 14 million was donated to the RC from all over the US. Our local TV stations had telethons to donate to them and people think they are helping those in Texas but only filling the RC coffers to pay their personnel. We have all seen the posts of the salaries of various "main" groups for donations but it is very hard to know which smaller ones will actually give the money where it is needed. I know in CT we have sent truck loads of food, water, diapers etc down there, I hope it is all getting in the proper hands. Don't ever think that your donations are not appreciated here in Texas. They definitely are. Texas is a big state and I live about 5 hours from there. I was going to head down there for horse cattle rescue but by the time I get there they will either be dead or rescued. I know that not all Texans are on the level---Enron, Billy Sol Estes but we never lose our sense of humor or stop looking out for each other. Please remember that there are a LOT of people in that area. The water will not recede for another 10 days or so. There are many animals that have been displaced and all kinds of shelters are full. There are many small towns that no one has ever heard of that need help too. Please do not stop donating. Find some organization that you trust and make some contribution. Yep, we thank you
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Location: Somewhere around here | jake16 - 2017-09-03 9:53 AM
streakysox - 2017-09-03 11:20 AMI posted something a couple of days ago that really wasn't a rant but be careful about where you make donations. Since NOT ONE PERSON responded I assumed that most people on here really do not care to donate or had decided to donate to Red Cross. Friday at school I looked up the salary of the CEO of the RedCross. Try $651,000+. I have not donated to the Red Cross in about 25 years. (Because of personal experience). Today, on CBS SUNDAY MORNING, the person being interviewed stated that what they need much more than unusable donations was money in any disaster situation. I guess you can make donations to Red Cross as you check out at Walmart. I am sure that their CEO will appreciate everything you donate. There are a few other nationwide organizations that are managed better. Do not assume no one read your post or don't care.Heck I made a post on tornadoes the other other day and just got a bump lololol.But I know they were in everyone's prayers.I donated heavily to private organizations and im sure most people on here are trying to help the horses,cattle,and farmers: ) )
Yes please don't assume just because people didn't type down everything they've done to help doesn't mean that they haven't done anything. Our small town church just sent down a small trailer full of food/blankets/water/ among other needed items and now they are trying to fill up a 45 ft trailer to help. Sorry I didn't gloat about it on here and talk about everything my family has done personally for the town and families in TX. |
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Location: Tulsa, Ok | Hollywood's Fan - 2017-09-03 2:55 PM SC Wrangler - 2017-09-04 8:37 AM I sort of have a problem with their head honcho having a salary of half a million dollars a year. I guess big administrative overhead just kind of offends my view of how "non-profits" should operate. Same reason I won't buy Girl Scout cookies. Those kids get something like 25 cents out of a 4.50 box of over priced cookies. Check out the salaries of those in charge.
At least you can get some tasty cookies for your $$ from the Girl Scouts. The RC vampires will drain your veins for as much as you will donate and then charge you for a pint if you are unfortunate enough to need a transfusion. |
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Location: Arkansas | streakysox - 2017-09-03 10:20 AM
I posted something a couple of days ago that really wasn't a rant but be careful about where you make donations. Since NOT ONE PERSON responded I assumed that most people on here really do not care to donate or had decided to donate to Red Cross. Friday at school I looked up the salary of the CEO of the RedCross. Try $651,000+. I have not donated to the Red Cross in about 25 years. (Because of personal experience). Today, on CBS SUNDAY MORNING, the person being interviewed stated that what they need much more than unusable donations was money in any disaster situation. I guess you can make donations to Red Cross as you check out at Walmart. I am sure that their CEO will appreciate everything you donate. There are a few other nationwide organizations that are managed better.
Believe me SS, I took your post to heart to research where my money will go for the horses that need help. I took cat and dog food to our local drop off and I know where it is being distributed, but since I can't load up a truck with hay and feed, I figured my best bet was maybe like TSC cards so the people at the fairgrounds, etc, could get exactly what they needed. I always lean more towards helping the animals. Don't know if that's right, but it's the way I feel lead. . . . |
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Location: Arkansas | streakysox - 2017-09-03 2:14 PM
ctdrumrunr - 2017-09-03 11:33 AM
this makes me very sad. I am in the Northeast and about 14 million was donated to the RC from all over the US. Our local TV stations had telethons to donate to them and people think they are helping those in Texas but only filling the RC coffers to pay their personnel. We have all seen the posts of the salaries of various "main" groups for donations but it is very hard to know which smaller ones will actually give the money where it is needed. I know in CT we have sent truck loads of food, water, diapers etc down there, I hope it is all getting in the proper hands.
Don't ever think that your donations are not appreciated here in Texas. They definitely are. Texas is a big state and I live about 5 hours from there. I was going to head down there for horse cattle rescue but by the time I get there they will either be dead or rescued. I know that not all Texans are on the level---Enron, Billy Sol Estes but we never lose our sense of humor or stop looking out for each other.
Please remember that there are a LOT of people in that area. The water will not recede for another 10 days or so. There are many animals that have been displaced and all kinds of shelters are full. There are many small towns that no one has ever heard of that need help too. Please do not stop donating. Find some organization that you trust and make some contribution.
Yep, we thank you
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Location: Arkansas | cecollins0811 - 2017-09-03 3:19 PM
jake16 - 2017-09-03 9:53 AM
streakysox - 2017-09-03 11:20 AMI posted something a couple of days ago that really wasn't a rant but be careful about where you make donations. Since NOT ONE PERSON responded I assumed that most people on here really do not care to donate or had decided to donate to Red Cross. Friday at school I looked up the salary of the CEO of the RedCross. Try $651,000+. I have not donated to the Red Cross in about 25 years. (Because of personal experience). Today, on CBS SUNDAY MORNING, the person being interviewed stated that what they need much more than unusable donations was money in any disaster situation. I guess you can make donations to Red Cross as you check out at Walmart. I am sure that their CEO will appreciate everything you donate. There are a few other nationwide organizations that are managed better. Do not assume no one read your post or don't care.Heck I made a post on tornadoes the other other day and just got a bump lololol.But I know they were in everyone's prayers.I donated heavily to private organizations and im sure most people on here are trying to help the horses,cattle,and farmers: ) )
Yes please don't assume just because people didn't type down everything they've done to help doesn't mean that they haven't done anything. Our small town church just sent down a small trailer full of food/blankets/water/ among other needed items and now they are trying to fill up a 45 ft trailer to help. Sorry I didn't gloat about it on here and talk about everything my family has done personally for the town and families in TX.
I was talking with our preacher Fri, and he said you hear about the bad things/thugs on tv and internet etc because they are the rating makers. My response was that usually the people doing good things and helping when help was needed aren't doing it for the "look at me, pat me on the back" value. They do it quietly because their heart wants to help whether anyone ever knows about it or not. So I see exactly what you're saying. . . |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | cecollins0811 - 2017-09-03 3:19 PM jake16 - 2017-09-03 9:53 AM streakysox - 2017-09-03 11:20 AMI posted something a couple of days ago that really wasn't a rant but be careful about where you make donations. Since NOT ONE PERSON responded I assumed that most people on here really do not care to donate or had decided to donate to Red Cross. Friday at school I looked up the salary of the CEO of the RedCross. Try $651,000+. I have not donated to the Red Cross in about 25 years. (Because of personal experience). Today, on CBS SUNDAY MORNING, the person being interviewed stated that what they need much more than unusable donations was money in any disaster situation. I guess you can make donations to Red Cross as you check out at Walmart. I am sure that their CEO will appreciate everything you donate. There are a few other nationwide organizations that are managed better. Do not assume no one read your post or don't care.Heck I made a post on tornadoes the other other day and just got a bump lololol.But I know they were in everyone's prayers.I donated heavily to private organizations and im sure most people on here are trying to help the horses,cattle,and farmers: ) ) Yes please don't assume just because people didn't type down everything they've done to help doesn't mean that they haven't done anything. Our small town church just sent down a small trailer full of food/blankets/water/ among other needed items and now they are trying to fill up a 45 ft trailer to help. Sorry I didn't gloat about it on here and talk about everything my family has done personally for the town and families in TX.
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| Southtxponygirl - 2017-09-03 5:09 PM
cecollins0811 - 2017-09-03 3:19 PM jake16 - 2017-09-03 9:53 AM streakysox - 2017-09-03 11:20 AMI posted something a couple of days ago that really wasn't a rant but be careful about where you make donations. Since NOT ONE PERSON responded I assumed that most people on here really do not care to donate or had decided to donate to Red Cross. Friday at school I looked up the salary of the CEO of the RedCross. Try $651,000+. I have not donated to the Red Cross in about 25 years. (Because of personal experience). Today, on CBS SUNDAY MORNING, the person being interviewed stated that what they need much more than unusable donations was money in any disaster situation. I guess you can make donations to Red Cross as you check out at Walmart. I am sure that their CEO will appreciate everything you donate. There are a few other nationwide organizations that are managed better. Do not assume no one read your post or don't care.Heck I made a post on tornadoes the other other day and just got a bump lololol.But I know they were in everyone's prayers.I donated heavily to private organizations and im sure most people on here are trying to help the horses,cattle,and farmers: ) ) Yes please don't assume just because people didn't type down everything they've done to help doesn't mean that they haven't done anything. Our small town church just sent down a small trailer full of food/blankets/water/ among other needed items and now they are trying to fill up a 45 ft trailer to help. Sorry I didn't gloat about it on here and talk about everything my family has done personally for the town and families in TX.
I agree and I like seeing the posts on social media of the rescues and volunteers efforts, whether it s swimming animals miles out of flood waters, spending hours cleaning stalls and walking horses who have to be stalled for a week and owners can not be found or donating supplies. Good begets good and it helps seeing all the selfless caring acts, warms my heart. |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | rodeomom3 - 2017-09-03 5:39 PM Southtxponygirl - 2017-09-03 5:09 PM cecollins0811 - 2017-09-03 3:19 PM jake16 - 2017-09-03 9:53 AM streakysox - 2017-09-03 11:20 AMI posted something a couple of days ago that really wasn't a rant but be careful about where you make donations. Since NOT ONE PERSON responded I assumed that most people on here really do not care to donate or had decided to donate to Red Cross. Friday at school I looked up the salary of the CEO of the RedCross. Try $651,000+. I have not donated to the Red Cross in about 25 years. (Because of personal experience). Today, on CBS SUNDAY MORNING, the person being interviewed stated that what they need much more than unusable donations was money in any disaster situation. I guess you can make donations to Red Cross as you check out at Walmart. I am sure that their CEO will appreciate everything you donate. There are a few other nationwide organizations that are managed better. Do not assume no one read your post or don't care.Heck I made a post on tornadoes the other other day and just got a bump lololol.But I know they were in everyone's prayers.I donated heavily to private organizations and im sure most people on here are trying to help the horses,cattle,and farmers: ) ) Yes please don't assume just because people didn't type down everything they've done to help doesn't mean that they haven't done anything. Our small town church just sent down a small trailer full of food/blankets/water/ among other needed items and now they are trying to fill up a 45 ft trailer to help. Sorry I didn't gloat about it on here and talk about everything my family has done personally for the town and families in TX. I agree and I like seeing the posts on social media of the rescues and volunteers efforts, whether it s swimming animals miles out of flood waters, spending hours cleaning stalls and walking horses who have to be stalled for a week and owners can not be found or donating supplies. Good begets good and it helps seeing all the selfless caring acts, warms my heart.
And I wanted to add here, I have never in my life seen so much LOVE and the WANTING to help strangers and animals, livestock, dogs and cats and wildlife so much in my life time, this is very heart warming and I hope and pray that the want too will never stop. We have alot of Heros and I want to keep seeing them on here and anywhere else thats possible. |
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My sister says I can use her FB page to get something off my chest if I identify myself lol. This is Lindsey Scott, and I'm astonished at the behavior of the Red Cross husband/wife team at the mid-county Jack Brooks airport yesterday. Who together accosted me and took turns berating me because I was trying to bring 400 warm hamburgers to our hungry evacuees, who according to them did not need the food because they had "already had a sandwhich." Yes, they had 1 sandwhich in 24 hours. They were desperate for a hot meal! The Red Cross proceeded to try and load the warm, ready to eat burgers into an ice chest. The pilot, who had donated his time, fuel, money, plane and arranged the delivery of the burgers was horrified at not being able to serve them (he actually came to volunteer as well). I confess I just stood there with my mouth gaping open, fighting back tears while they told me that I did not know what I was doing and they had not even seen me volunteering. This is not a normal reaction for me but either exhaustion or pregnancy hormones got the best of me because I simply couldn't find the words to fight back...
The Red Cross was not there at 6:30 am when we got there to find we had no food to serve the 100s of evacuees who had sat on a bus all night and some who had not eaten in 24 hours. They were not there when the sun came up and they woke up hungry, angry, tired, scared, and frustrated. They did not see them fighting over donuts that OUR friends and family answered the call to bring at 7:00 am. They did not see the tears over dehydrated babies while we worked to arrange the delivery of pedialite and formula. They showed up HOURS later....when we had already coordinated the delivery of food and supplies with our LOCAL community members (who came out in droves) and The Sky Hope Network through our wonderful State Representative Dade Phelan after just a single phone call. And the reason they didn't see me (sweating and sunburned) is because I spent most of the day on the aviation side of the airport on the tarmac coordinating the landing, unloading, and transport of supplies the Sky Hope Network was flying in all day. (which was no easy feat considering the insane, chaotic state of the Jerry Ware terminal). I do not care they weren't there (I understand the vast, severe, damage that ranges from Corpus, Rockport, Houston all the way to Louisiana). I do, however, care how they treated the people of our community when they arrived!
These supplies/donations were made by OUR LOCAL community members and the Sky Hope Network (not the Red Cross) and the Red Cross wanted them all shipped to their warehouse for processing and distribution. Apparently they don't do "local distribution." Say what?! We need these things here, locally, NOW. And while we refused to turn away anyone who came on foot or by other means (evacuee or not) or any other church, group, or organization asking for supplies...the Red Cross tried to prevent us from sharing OUR donations (contributed by our community for our community and surrounding areas). The kids that are barefoot need shoes NOW, not two weeks from now...and we had more than enough to share.
And the way, these two representatives of Red Cross treated local people who were donating their time (many in the wake of having lost everything of their own) and spending countless hours away from their kids and families in the wake of such tragedy hurts my heart. I pray this is not representative of the Red Cross organization as a whole. People who donate their money would be horrified. I'm thankful for our local volunteers who continued to fight with them (when I could not) and saw that the burgers and supplies were distributed to ALL those that needed them. As, OUR motto was, we turn no one away.
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Red Cross-what a disappointment