Hurricane Sandy Relief: 5 Charities to Recommend to Clients
November 5, 2012 8:55 PM
Hurricane Sandy Relief: 5 Charities to Recommend to Clients
While disasters like Hurricane Sandy take away so much and leave but a trail of havoc behind it, the resilience of the people across the nation refuse to be trampled. Within moments, resilient individuals would begin to offer aid to their less fortunate fellows. And yet during this time, it can also be quite confusing for planners to advise clients on the best places to donate money.
Here are 5 charities to recommend to clients.
Source: Charity Navigator
Here are 5 charities to recommend to clients.
Source: Charity Navigator
1. Direct Relief International
The Santa Barbara, California- based emergency relief non-profit consistently ranks among the nations top charities in terms of effectiveness. To date, it has offered donations of $1 million to Sandy relief.
Charity Navigator Score: 69.91/70
Charity Navigator Score: 69.91/70
2. The Red Cross
The countrys largest emergency response nonprofit, which provides neutral humanitarian aid to victims of war and natural disaster, put up an appeal for financial and blood donations. To date, the Red Cross has provided help to people in 10 states affected by the storm.
Charity Navigator Score: 59.64/70
Charity Navigator Score: 59.64/70
3. Feeding America
The nations largest domestic hunger-relief charity has delivered 100 truckloads, or 3.6 million meals, to Sandy victims to date.
Charity Navigator Score: 64.1/70
Charity Navigator Score: 64.1/70
4. The Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties
Having provided more than 33,000 meals since Sandy struck, this hunger-relief charity runs more than 270 local food programs along the Jersey Shore.
Charity Navigator Score: 64.59 out of 70
Charity Navigator Score: 64.59 out of 70
5. Rebuilding Together
This charity provides free rehabilitation and critical repairs to the homes of low-income Americans. With its network of 2.5 million volunteers, it has delivered more than $1 billion in home building services; in the wake of Sandy, it is soliciting donations for its dedicated Disaster Recovery Fund.
Charity Navigator score: 64.25 out of 70.
Charity Navigator score: 64.25 out of 70.
