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In reply to the discussion: Great Sandy Concert but .... [View all]KharmaTrain
(31,706 posts)2. Check Out The Robin Hood Fund...
http://www.robinhood.org/rhsandy
These are the people who get the money donated last night. I sure don't see Red Cross or Salvation Army mentioned in that mission statement. On the website it lists the various needs the money will go for...and the New York City groups requesting funds. Look for yourself before you jump to conclusions. I've gladly donated several hundred dollars so far and plan to send more...
Robin Hood has launched a large-scale relief effort to aid our neighbors in the tri-state area whose lives have been shattered by Hurricane Sandy. Within hours of the storm, Robin Hood- funded non-profits were providing blankets, hot food, heaters, generators and more to residents in Red Hook, Coney Island, the Rockaways and all across the region. Now, one month out from the storm, thanks to our supporters, Robin Hood has been able to provide over $14.7 million in grants to more than 140 different groups.
These are the people who get the money donated last night. I sure don't see Red Cross or Salvation Army mentioned in that mission statement. On the website it lists the various needs the money will go for...and the New York City groups requesting funds. Look for yourself before you jump to conclusions. I've gladly donated several hundred dollars so far and plan to send more...
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"Robin Hood has been able to provide over $14.7 million in grants to more than 140 different group"
lalalu
Dec 2012
#7
" I've been to New Orleans and worked with several groups there in the wake of Katrina."
lalalu
Dec 2012
#11
Since 1988 they have given over 1.1 Billion dollars to fight poverty in NYC. 146 mil last
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2012
#14
You are the one offering pure BS claims and allegations with nothing but your word.
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2012
#50
They also pay their executive director $663K. That's $263K more than President Obama
TexasBushwhacker
Dec 2012
#83
At this link you can read the group's financial reports, including the audited 2011
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2012
#60