Originally Posted by flowerjoy
Originally Posted by bearisgray
For many of us, the very first response to almost any emergency is "He/She/They need hand-made quilts"
Interestingly enough, some of us are willing to spend $20+ and hours of time on a quilt and donating it - but not so willing to send $20 in cash for mundane things like water and food. (Assuming that the cash would go for what it was intended)
Wonder why?
I send in more than $20 for many mundane "things" when I can. I think perhaps one reason I am often hesitant is that the $20. may never get to those in need. For instance, the World Food Program that is about to run out of money to help feed those in Somalia. Unfortunately, southern Somalia is being controlled by al-Shabab right now and they will not accept food from "infidels". Also, in Somalia food sent for those in the famine areas is being stolen and sold. So, I do not think we quilters (or others) are stingy... sometimes we just dont know what to do to really help.
I agree - I think if we "knew" that our $ were being spent in the ways we intended, it would be easier to donate $ to a cause.