Can We As a Group Help??!!!

[JustMVG]

With the recent disaster over in Asia, earthquakes, tidal waves, the folks there need certain items, is it possible for us as a group to help out?
Can we get together a bunch of clothes, heck it was just Xmas i am sure we got stuff we didn't want or need , and if we did need it we have stuff to give away. They need clothes water medicines and money, now if we can just find the proper place and or program to give our stuff to.
I don't want to give to any organization thats going to be a rip off or keep stuff for themselves.
Anyone know of a reputable group or organization that we can give a helping hand too?
MikeVG PM me with any and all info so if we do this we do it right.
Thanks MikeVG

[hoolign]

Line it up...I'm in we have a shitload of clothes we were gonna donate...

[BarryMac]

Line it up...I'm in we have a shitload of clothes we were gonna donate...
I'm in...

[switchin'addiction]

Would love to donate also.

[WetWillie]

Would love to do it. I just was wondering how much these groups keep themselves!!

[JustMVG]

I just found out from my wife that her office: Century 21 Beachside 10535 Foohill BLVD in Rancho Cucamonga Suite 150 (Haven and Foothill are the cross streets) is taking donations till This Thursday the office # is 909-980-6100 Sue Chen is in charge of the program.... But if you need something picked upo to be taken over there you can give me a call @ home 909-854-9708 my Cell is 818-645 -1645, so far that is the only C-21 office that i know of thats doing anything, if and when i find out more i will for sure post it here, and thanks to everyone in advance for helping out. MikeVG

[JustMVG]

I justulled this off of the KFWB website.. Here are just some of the agencies that are helping the victims of the quake and tsunami.
The following aid agencies are accepting contributions for assistance that they or their affiliates will provide for those affected by the earthquake and tidal waves in Asia.
Action Against Hunger
247 West 37th Street, Suite 1201
New York, NY 10018
212-967-7800
http://www.aah-usa.org
American Jewish World Service
45 West 36th Street, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10018
800-889-7146
http://www.ajws.org
ADRA International
9-11 Fund
12501 Old Columbus Pike
Silver Spring, MD 20904
800-424-2372
http://www.adra.org
American Friends Service Committee (AFSC Crisis Fund)
1501 Cherry Street
Philadelphia, PA
215-241-7000
http://www.afsc.org
American Red Cross
International Response Fund
PO Box 37243
Washington, DC 20013
800-HELP NOW
http://www.redcross.org
Catholic Relief Services
PO Box 17090
Baltimore, MD 21203-7090
800-736-3467
http://www.catholicrelief.org
Direct Relief International
27 South La Patera Lane
Santa Barbara, CA 93117
805-964-4767
http://www.directrelief.org
Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres
PO Box 2247
New York, NY 10116-2247
888-392-0392
http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org
International Medical Corps
11500 West Olympic Blvd., Suite 506
Los Angeles, CA 90064
800-481-4462
http://www.imcworldwide.org
International Orthodox Christian Charities
Middle East Crisis Response
PO Box 630225
Baltimore, MD 21263-0225
877-803-4622
http://www.iocc.org
Mercy Corps
PO Box 2669
Portland, OR 97208
800-852-2100
http://www.mercycorps.org
Operation USA
8320 Melrose Avenue, Ste. 200
Los Angles, CA 90069
800-678-7255
http://www.opusa.org
Save the Children
Asia Earthquake/Tidal Wave Relief Fund
54 Wilton Road
Westport, CT 06880
800-728-3843
www.savethechildren.org
Thanks again MikeVG

[switchin'addiction]

Thanks for posting the info Mike.

[coolchange]

These guys seem to me to be on the level (https://www.americares.org/donate/?id=South%20Asia%20Earthquake%20Relief%20Fund)
The model is time-tested, cost-effective and experience-driven. In the recently completed fiscal year, auditing discloses that each $100 in cash contributions enabled AmeriCares to deliver more than $3,000 in emergency relief, including medicines, medical supplies, clothing, footwear, blankets and nutritional supplements.

[THATJEFFGUY]

Ya know, last night I was watching the news and they were showing some people getting clothes together and a distribution center in LA that was donating medicines and first aid supplies to send over there. Then they interviewed some guy from the Red Cross, and he said "yeah that's nice and everything, but what we really need is money to help these people". I thought, what an ungreatful f'n dickhead ! Don't ya think ??

[JustMVG]

Jeff, because of all the fraud that goes on whenever there is any kind of outpouring of money,supplies clothes etc. i am always wary of of charities, sad but true fact of life, i am hoping to find a sincere operation to help out and not get everyone cheated out of their time and or money. Hope we can help out those that need it and that what we give is actually going to where it needs to be, i want to see on the news or in a paper some guy with a hot boat "team" shirt on.... now that would be great... MVG

[Rexone]

Ya know, last night I was watching the news and they were showing some people getting clothes together and a distribution center in LA that was donating medicines and first aid supplies to send over there. Then they interviewed some guy from the Red Cross, and he said "yeah that's nice and everything, but what we really need is money to help these people". I thought, what an ungreatful f'n dickhead ! Don't ya think ??
I heard on the news today that money is what is needed most right now because there is simply not enough time to get clothes, blankets, things, etc. there in time to help during the critical period. The Red Cross needs money to buy stuff that is logistically available to the area quickly. This is just what I heard.

[Kachina26]

I heard on the news today that money is what is needed most right now because there is simply not enough time to get clothes, blankets, things, etc. there in time to help during the critical period. The Red Cross needs money to buy stuff that is logistically available to the area quickly. This is just what I heard.
Besides, it's nicer to skim cash than clothes. Sorry, I'm just a bit cynical about some of these organizations. You are probably correct, Mike.

[Rexone]

Besides, it's nicer to skim cash than clothes. Sorry, I'm just a bit cynical about some of these organizations. You are probably correct, Mike.
Here are a couple links where you can check charities out...
http://www.charitynavigator.org/
or here...
http://www.guidestar.org/

[JustMVG]

Thanks Mike/Rexone, i just wish we could have this at the top so more folks would give ideas or participate.
Thanks MikeVG