
Supplies are in great need, of course, but even if an organization has an Amazon wishlist, a straight- up monetary donation can allow them to respond with more speed and flexibility.


As you decide how to support the relief efforts, consider not just where you give but what. Accusations of mismanagement have plagued their responses to national and international disasters, and their name recognition (and easy text message donation system) can obscure worthy local and grassroots organizations. The Red Cross is probably the best- known emergency relief organization in the country-but they’re not necessarily the best. Where to Donate to Harvey Relief-Beyond the Red Cross.
