How to Help Philippines Typhoon Victims

The NY Times has compiled a list of organizations where you can donate to help the Typhoon victims in the Philippines.

I suggest you send your donations to these confirmed and legitimate organizations only.

The other day, while grocery shopping, I was approached by a lady asking me to sign something. When I asked what it was, she told me it's to help the Typhoon victims in the Philippines.

She never asked me for a donation right away, but instead, handed me a pen and a clipboard to sign my name and on the clipboard is a small brochure with a name of an organization and some photos of some children. Only when I asked what it was for did she tell me it was for donation to the Philippines (initially, I thought it was to sign up for credit card).

I have never heard of the organization before and I do not know if they are a legitimate organization. I don't even know if they were allowed by the store to be in there to solicit donations. Maybe there are legitimate, but I am always wary of people soliciting donations on the street.

Be careful who you give your money to. It is sad to think, but even at a time of crisis, there are unscrupulous organizations looking to take advantage of the situation.

Here is the link again.

http://thelede.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/11/11/how-to-help-philippines-typhoon-victims/

If you are from Canada, you can also donate to UNICEF Canada where you donation will be matched by the Government of Canada (up to $100,000) and other UNICEF Supporters (up to $25,000).

Here's the link.

https://secure3.unicef.ca/site/Donation2?2440.donation=form1&df_id=2440&s_locale=en_CA&utm_source=unicef&utm_medium=splash&utm_campaign=Haiyan