PARIS ATTACKS- Where to Give

With our revulsion at the Paris attacks yesterday we naturally want to give support to the victims.

In a press release, the American Red Cross says that it is currently not seeking donations for Parisian victims (http://www.redcross.org/news/press-release/American-Red-Cross-Statement-on-Attacks-in-Paris).  

If you would like to donate for victim relief, here are some legitimate organizations to consider:

·         Doctors Without Borders- https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org/onetime.cfm

·         French Red Cross (in French)- https://soutenir.croix-rouge.fr/connexion

·         Restaurants du Coeur (in French, provides food for those in need)- https://dons.restosducoeur.org/b/mon-don

·         Secours Populaire Francais (an aid organization)- http://english.secourspopulaire.fr/page-donnez_en.0.html

·         Solidarites International (an aid organization)- http://www.solidarites.org/en/get-involved

 

Be wary of anyone contacting you on the phone, email, or via social media soliciting donations related to the Paris tragedy. If the caller pressures you to donate right away, wants cash or wants the funds wired to them hang up.

Here is some general guidance if you would like to give:

 

Washington State Secretary of State:

http://www.sos.wa.gov/charities/GiveSmart.aspx

 

Federal Trade Commission:

http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/feature-0011-charity-scams

 

Here are some other articles about supporting the Parisian victims:
                                                                                                                    

KIRO TV:

http://www.kirotv.com/news/news/national/how-you-can-help-paris-right-now/npM7y/?nmredir=true

 

CNN:

http://www.cnn.com/2015/11/13/world/iyw-paris-attacks/index.html?sr=twCNN111415iyw-paris-attacks0331AMStoryGalPhoto&linkId=18750737