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Can i donate clothing
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We have clothing that we&#39;d like to donate for both babies women toddler girls and boys
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I have supported All Hands Volunteers because they not only have a4-star rating but provide transformative experiences by empowering volunteers while assisting victims &amp; often stay to support long-term recovery when other agencies exit after the initial response.
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Well, Concerned, what we learned here regarding Katrina and other lesser storms, give your tanglible goods to the Salvation Army and cash...even a little can be designated to Irma or Maria.  Texas has plenty of dough that it won&#39;t tap into in their &quot;Rainy Day Fund&quot;.
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As a general rule, in disasters, donating clothing, toys, household necessities is COUNTER PRODUCTIVE.  Money is what is needed. Your blankets and coats will end up in a warehouse, or on a runway awaiting distribution that has never been arraigned or is<br />logistically impractical. Money always helps!
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I can&#39;t find any agencies recommended for disaster relief for Puerto Rico. Can you help identify any?
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Consider the cost and space required to warehouse, clean and ship clothing. In many cases, an equal amount of bottled water in the same space is more needed. Clothing for your local homeless may be more effective.
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Hi Unknown, please check out our Hurricane Maria Hot Topic at https://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&amp;cpid=5356
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I am looking for a good and helpful charity in Puerto Rico that helps animals in need. Can you recommend any? My email is animalsneedusAatt.net
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Re: Questions on QUICK EMERGENCY RELIEF FOR PUERTO RICO--<br /><br />I recommend the Direct Relief organization. I worked with them for Hurricane Katrina. They have stellar standards (See 100% ratings on this Navigator!!) &amp; they have so much hurricane response experience! They were already stationed in the Caribbean for this season &amp; they are jumping on the medical crisis at all the hospitals/nursing homes there!...<br /><br />https://www.directrelief.org/emergency/hurricane-maria-response/
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