The Red Cross is a corrupt organization. Only 20% of the funds donated specifically for Katrina victims stayed in the US. Last year, the Red Cross accumulated a total of $50 million in fines from the heath over site agencies in the US for mishandling blood. Do us all a favor and donate to a local charity. Charity begins at home.
Every year local charities suffer more and more because they can not compete with the type of media the Red Cross is pounding into our lives. When you donate locally you can see the effect and keep track of progress, you have control and it helps out your community.

Spread the word. Help those in need in your neighborhood.