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RudynJack

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4. True

Reply to uppityperson (Reply #1)

Mon May 20, 2013, 10:49 PM

May 2013

but huge amounts of their general fund will go to OK.

I don't like directly ear-marking contributions. After 9/11, the Red Cross got in trouble because they had received TOO much money for NYC. They give what's needed. If they get extra, good for them. It will go somewhere where it's needed.

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Text "Red Cross" to 90999 to contribute $10 [View all] RudynJack May 2013 OP

Typically the money goes into the general fund for something. Not necessarily for THIS disaster. uppityperson May 2013 #1

True RudynJack May 2013 #4

"How to help Okla. tornado victims, shelter info" KFOR tv station link, info (adding on) uppityperson May 2013 #6

Thanks uppity. RudynJack May 2013 #7

Thanks, just did it. The Velveteen Ocelot May 2013 #2

Done! Kicked & Recommended!! Liberal_Stalwart71 May 2013 #3

Done. cherokeeprogressive May 2013 #5

K&R flamingdem May 2013 #8