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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsIf you want to help with Oklahoma storm relief, see this:
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If you want to help with Oklahoma storm relief, see this: (Original Post)
dixiegrrrrl
May 2013
OP
Tiny script "donations are collected for the benefit of the Regional Food by the Mobile Giving Found
uppityperson
May 2013
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Luminous Animal
(27,310 posts)1. Who is getting the money... no clue whatsoever from your link.
For all we know, it could be Pat Robertson.
uppityperson
(115,677 posts)4. Tiny script "donations are collected for the benefit of the Regional Food by the Mobile Giving Found
Foundation. www.hmgf.org/t"
That link give me this
The Mobile Giving Foundation serves as the glue between a charitable giving campaign, the wireless industry and the 250 million wireless users in the United States. MGF processes and vets applications from nonprofit organizations wishing to deploy wireless technology in their communication and fundraising activities because we know it is critical to have a trusted third partyin this case, MGFaffirm the quality and integrity of nonprofits using this technology to solicit contributions. Once approved, MGF develops fundraising campaigns in conjunction with established mobile marketing firms and the nonprofit. Our messaging platform is then used by wireless carriers through their short message service (SMS) centers. (SMS is a communications protocol that allows the exchange of brief text messages between mobile telephone devices.) The wireless carriers pass 100% of the charitable funds they collect through to MGF. The MGF also remits 100% of the donation to the recipient nonprofit within 30 days of receiving funds from the wireless carriers. The MGF charges back costs for short-code costs, reporting and messaging charges directly to the nonprofit organizations or their supporting service providers on a post-donation basis.
I see nothing as to where the money goes, looks like they collect it and then non-profits apply for it.
uppityperson
(115,677 posts)2. KFOR tv station locally has this list, link also.
http://kfor.com/2013/05/20/how-to-help-okla-tornado-victims/
Here are a few ways to help the tornado victims:
- The Salvation Army will have a truck at KFOR-TV taking donations starting 10 a.m. Tuesday.
444 E. Britton Rd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73114
NO CLOTHES PLEASE
Donate: Text storm to 80888 to make a $10 donation.
- The Red Cross said the best way to assist families is to make a donation to www.redcross.org/okc or www.redcross.org or texting REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
Red Cross shelter information
- United Way of Central Oklahomas Disaster Relief Fund is open. Donations may be made online at www.unitedwayokc.org or by mail to United Way of Central Oklahoma, P.O. Box 837, Oklahoma City, OK 73101 with notation for May Tornado Relief.
Safeandwell.org is the Red Cross site where you can register yourself as safe, or search for friends and family members.
Call 211 for non-emergency services and information.
GOOGLE: Okla. tornado crisis map
Lost animals: If you find displaced animals, you can take them to the Animal Resource Center at 7949 S. I-35 Service Rd. (405) 604-2892. They are also offering displaced people shelter for the night as well.
- The Salvation Army will have a truck at KFOR-TV taking donations starting 10 a.m. Tuesday.
444 E. Britton Rd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73114
NO CLOTHES PLEASE
Donate: Text storm to 80888 to make a $10 donation.
- The Red Cross said the best way to assist families is to make a donation to www.redcross.org/okc or www.redcross.org or texting REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
Red Cross shelter information
- United Way of Central Oklahomas Disaster Relief Fund is open. Donations may be made online at www.unitedwayokc.org or by mail to United Way of Central Oklahoma, P.O. Box 837, Oklahoma City, OK 73101 with notation for May Tornado Relief.
Safeandwell.org is the Red Cross site where you can register yourself as safe, or search for friends and family members.
Call 211 for non-emergency services and information.
GOOGLE: Okla. tornado crisis map
Lost animals: If you find displaced animals, you can take them to the Animal Resource Center at 7949 S. I-35 Service Rd. (405) 604-2892. They are also offering displaced people shelter for the night as well.
pacalo
(24,721 posts)3. Also: For $10 donation, 90999; text the word REDCROSS.