So many lives lost.
So many lives displaced.
So much destruction and devastation.
The people of the Philippines need us. Today on Compassion's blog, there is a great post about things to consider when choosing a charity to donate to in times of crisis. I highly recommend you read it yourself (HERE), but the three main points are these:
- Was the nonprofit working there before the disaster?
- Will the nonprofit stick around after the disaster?
- How will your donation be used?
Shaun Groves also wrote a great post on his blog about the importance of researching charities. He claims that it's unloving to do nothing and naive to just do something. Take a little time and research the charity or organization you plan to donate to. He gives you four concrete ways to do a little research (HERE).
If you choose to donate through Compassion, you can do so HERE. They have set up a donation site that will be updated as information becomes available.
In the meantime, do you have a child you sponsor or correspond with in the Philippines? If so, please leave your child's name in the comments and I will pray for them by name. I would encourage you to look through the comments and pray for any named child as well.
