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Originally Posted by 74-911
I think most people have the urge to go and help. However, a friend who does just that gives the following advice re: major disasters:
Unless you have an RV to live in, you may just be contributing to the problem. If thousands of people are homeless as in Joplin, you dont want to be taking a place to stay away from someone that really needs it.
Dont clean out your closet of old stuff you dont wear and "donate" it to relief organizations.
If you really want to help, the best way is to donate cash to the Red Cross and other reputable relief organizations.
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This is what I've done... Not a lot but enough to make a difference to someone.