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?
because some think the quilts will be well received and are needed..not always the case..as with the money you never know where the quilt really ends up..until you see one day on ebay!
The $$ however if given to the right hands can provide, gas for a person to get to work, shoes, clothing, tampons....just ask anyone who has actually survived a natural disaster and they will tell you...give the money to a local church that might be doing a mission run to that area..or the Lions club...there is always an organization heading into the area to help where needed..give them $20 for gas money to get there!