Great Sandy Concert but ....

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5. Robinhood Relief Fund is many years old

It is the largest independent poverty fighting organization in the New York area. I trust them. Around Sandy, before the concert they had given over 14 million to 140 or so community groups in the area.
They are not the Red Cross and they are certainly not the Salvation Army.
From their Mission Statement:
"We find, fund and partner with programs that have proven they are an effective remedy to poverty and are a consistent force for good in the lives of New Yorkers in need. We employ a rigorous system of metrics and third-party evaluation to ensure grantee accountability. The board pays all administrative and fundraising costs, so 100% of donations goes directly to helping New Yorkers in need build better lives. We work closely with our grantees to make them more effective, enabling them to assist even more people."