Jason Clinton wrote:

Well, this post is decidedly off-topic but the horror of watching the worst in humanity unfold over the past week as left me feeling like doing more. That's why I'm posting this request for donations. If you would like to contribute, I would like to pass along this recommendation:

http://www.americares.org/

The recommendation comes from several organizations which I respect:

• the Council for Secular Humanism
• the Center for Inquiry
• Skeptical Inquirer
• The Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal

I am intentionally not recommending the Red Cross due to their handling of money received for victums of the terrorist attacks in 2001.

Thank you, Jason.

good recommendation. one may also consider: http://www.directrelief.org/

" Direct Relief International is a non-profit, non-political, and non-sectarian organization that provides assistance without regard to race, ethnicity, political or religious affiliation, gender, or ability to pay. We are committed to making every dollar count – less than 1% of our support goes to administrative and fundraising expenses".

Peace, Rick