The Question: When disaster strikes, in the U.S. or abroad, what do YOU do to help those in need?

My 2 Cents: When disaster strikes, in the U.S. or abroad, my first reaction is to prayer fervently, and then my second reaction is to donate money.

I only volunteer or send something other than money if a specific need is made known. For example, during the Hurricane Katrina crisis, there was a specific call for bottled water, so I donated bottled water, as well as money. Sometimes sending physical items or physically showing up without knowing the logistics and needs can hinder more than help.

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Take a few moments to check out the tweets from Twitter on this subject:

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Tazzee  pray and give, usually $. But if there’s a local need, time also

KittybTM  money donations.

shargrove  if it’s local volunteer where needed. If not contribute to the charity that will contribute most funds to effected

PROTECTED TWEETER I try to help others whether its a disaster or not.

mayqueen79  I pray. I inform my students of the situation.I often donate money. Then, I pray some more.The power of prayer-I believe in it.

md20737  overseas I send money. domestic send money or volunteer

BLKMGK  I feel helpless but I donate money.

Newilli  When disaster strikes, in the U.S. or abroad, what do YOU do to help those in need? Pray & donate 2 relief orgs

jreneker  I give money, usually to the Red Cross.

RickyDT97  raise awareness in my area, and donate what I can.

chela816  At this point, it’s been pretty much limited to donations.

tclarkusa  I donate time & $$ & help out best I can. I’m a vol. instructor w/Red Cross & volunteer w/ United Way & Salv. Army among others

treschic67  If its a local disaster, I volunteer ..open my homes for people that were affect..if abroad, I send donations

MusingMom  send money to the Red Cross or another reputable agency and pray….

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