Saturday, April 23, 2011

Texas Wildfires

The Problem: 150,000 acres burned in one area. Statewide in Texas, almost 2 million acres were engulfed by wildfire.

Who: Chisholm Trail Chapter, American Red Cross

Why are they special? Providing shelter, food, clothing, replacement medication and emotional support to victims; water and meals to firefighters

Where: Fort Worth, Texas

Started: 1881 (American Red Cross)

General site: Home page

Charity Navigator report

Link to help: Donate. Charity Navigator warns you have to opt out of receiving continuing information from the Red Cross. So look for the box if that's what you want.

Deductible? Yes

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