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Samaritan’s Purse #143724
09/18/2017 12:02 PM
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This is FYI for those who would like to help/donate but are not sure of the most reliable method.

Samaritan's Purse is a charity organization with an outstanding track record of integrity. They were, as far as I can see, the first organization (including Dutch and French govts) to airlift emergency supplies on Sep 8.

They are continuing operations in St. Martin and expanding to the Turks and Caicos:

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/article/caribbean-response-expands-food-on-its-way-to-st-martin/

This is an excellent way to help the people of St. Martin.

I feel bad for the people of Florida, but honestly, when someone in our great country "loses everything", they will still live like kings compared to the people who truly lost everything in the islands.

Let's share our blessings.

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Re: Samaritan’s Purse [Re: sandman1] #143725
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Sandman,

I agree with you absolutely and I made a donation very early in, as soon as I heard they were on the ground there.

I did make a phone call to inquire about earmarking the donation and they said, basically, no worries, the money WILL go to SXM until their needs are met and then they will go towards other locations with similar issues and needs. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />


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Re: Samaritan’s Purse [Re: pat] #143726
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I just gave a donation .. thanks for posting sandman1.

Re: Samaritan’s Purse [Re: Dutchman] #143727
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I'm in.

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Come on folks....those checks don't write themselves..... <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />

Re: Samaritan’s Purse [Re: SXMBND] #143729
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Or better yet, donate on line and it's done and it's there! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />


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Re: Samaritan’s Purse [Re: pat] #143730
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Domenica is gonna need Samaritan's Purse tomorrow. That place has even less resources than SXM.


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Re: Samaritan’s Purse [Re: Ritchard] #143731
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If what they told me is accurate, and I believe it is, Dominica will get help too. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />


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Re: Samaritan’s Purse [Re: pat] #143732
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bump

Re: Samaritan’s Purse [Re: pat] #143733
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Yes, it appears Dominica is desperate right now.

SP continues efforts in the Caribbean. Last blog update for SXM appears to be 9/15
https://www.samaritanspurse.org/article/caribbean-response-expands-food-on-its-way-to-st-martin/


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Re: Samaritan’s Purse [Re: BeachKitten] #143734
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I feel this is one of the best uses of our donations at this time and you can select to have the funds go to the most needed place. Even though there are go fund me places for different resorts for staff which I have also donated, hopefully they do not give funds out until there is something they can actually purchase to fix their homes or lives.

Re: Samaritan’s Purse [Re: SueA] #143735
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I feel this is one of the best uses of our donations at this time and you can select to have the funds go to the most needed place. Even though there are go fund me places for different resorts for staff which I have also donated, hopefully they do not give funds out until there is something they can actually purchase to fix their homes or lives.


Who ever starts the GoFundMe account is who controls it and can access it and take the $$ out when they want. GoFundMe also takes about 7% of what is donated.

In looking at supported countries on the GoFundMe site, St. Maarten/ St. Martin is not listed. This would mean people in St. Maarten/St. Martin could not actually withdraw the funds. Not sure if people in the US are starting these or how it is working. The Netherlands is listed as is France but the Netherlands Antilles is NOT listed.

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Re: Samaritan’s Purse [Re: BeachKitten] #143736
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I've seen a few posts asking about where to donate.

Bumping in case anyone is still looking for a reliable way to help.

Re: Samaritan’s Purse [Re: sandman1] #143737
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Moderators, do you think that we could pin this thread?


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Re: Samaritan’s Purse [Re: PrairieGirl] #143738
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Moderators, do you think that we could pin this thread?


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I've seen a few posts asking about where to donate.

Bumping in case anyone is still looking for a reliable way to help.

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Re: Samaritan’s Purse [Re: sandman1] #143740
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Recently donated to SP, then curiously decided to check up on their record. At least in Canada, they are tied at number 1 in charitable and fundraising efficiency for International Aid.
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Re: Samaritan’s Purse [Re: sxmpete] #143741
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Samaritan's Purse is definitely one of the best organizations to donate to worldwide. They never hesitate to provide assistance wherever it is needed.I have supported many of their projects and will continue to do so.




Re: Samaritan’s Purse [Re: islandgem] #143742
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The CEO for Samaritan's Purse makes $622,000 per year in salary. Nice work if you can get it.


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Re: Samaritan’s Purse [Re: sxmbeachlover] #143743
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Well if that's true, that really bothers me!!

Re: Samaritan’s Purse [Re: sxmbeachlover] #143744
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The CEO for Samaritan's Purse makes $622,000 per year in salary. Nice work if you can get it.


Where are you finding this?


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Re: Samaritan’s Purse [Re: BeachKitten] #143745
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Google is a wonderful thing

It bothers me as well.


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Re: Samaritan’s Purse [Re: jazzgal] #143746
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Unicef CEO gets 1.2m and a rolls royce,
Red Cross 651k in 2009,
Sloan keteeing cancer 3.6m,
United way 1.2m,
Cystic fibrosis 2.1m,
Boy scouts 1.3m,
St jude hospital 1.3m
Susan g komen ceo 2012 686k

Klm 747 pilot 301k in 2014

NFL Minimum year1= 490k year4=690k and some of these guys ride the bench

How much should people be paid.

I never heard of them til IRMA. But they did deliver early and often.

I recently read they were big in the ebola fi h t and one of their med team contracted it.


I don't no the answer here just wanted to add many of our well known outfits have nice checks.

PS: Sams Purse has been concentrating on Antigua/Barbuda and San juan this past week. Their plane is heading to San Juan this morning according to flightaware.

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/disaster...red-video#video

toast:

Re: Samaritan’s Purse [Re: PelicanPirate] #143747
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In my opinion, a CEO should be compensated based on his performance. Clearly, Franklin Graham is an excellent CEO, and this charity does amazingly great things. I don't begrudge him his salary at all.

Re: Samaritan’s Purse [Re: GaKaye] #143748
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Agreed, GA Kaye. They are a wonderful organization.

Re: Samaritan’s Purse [Re: LSmayda] #143749
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Really? How much do you think the "ultimate" leader of this organization would take if he was still walking on the earth?


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Re: Samaritan’s Purse [Re: GaKaye] #143750
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In my opinion, a CEO should be compensated based on his performance. Clearly, Franklin Graham is an excellent CEO, and this charity does amazingly great things. I don't begrudge him his salary at all.


Agree absolutely. Sometimes you have to pay more for top shelf and this organization is certainly that - usually the first one in and often the last one out. And still beneath the compensation levels of multiple other charities. I begrudge him nothing as long as he keeps doing such a good job! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />


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Re: Samaritan’s Purse [Re: sxmbeachlover] #143751
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OK, enough.. People can contribute to whatever organization they like. This type of discussion is not productive.


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These so called CEO's deserve this kind of a salary, for charity organizations? <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" /> And then there is Jeannie, an angel on earth!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/thanks.gif" alt="" /> Jeannie, you certainly could give them a few lessons in humanity! I'm done here.

Re: Samaritan’s Purse [Re: LBI2SXM] #143753
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These so called CEO's deserve this kind of a salary, for charity organizations? <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" /> And then there is Jeannie, an angel on earth!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/thanks.gif" alt="" /> Jeannie, you certainly could give them a few lessons in humanity! I'm done here.


While I will agree Jeannie is doing an outstanding job of trying to help out, what exactly is a "so called" CEO? A CEO of any company is in charge of running the company and usually commands a remuneration commensurate with others holding a similar position. IHMO, this CEO salary is pretty low compared to a lot of others.

Do you have any issues with the salary athletes make from their sport and endorsements?

I would suggest anyone wanting to donate to any cause do so of their own free will but I would also suggest looking at the % of donations that go to actually helping the cause versus what a CEO makes. There are many charities that only a fraction of what is donated actually goes to the cause.


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"So called CEO's?" This is why when people donate their hard earned money to victims of disaster to help them and then realize the "top" gets fund money? I am sorry. You can defend the "CEO's" but I am talking about charitable organizations, not Wall Street. And I will not even go into the issue with athletes salary because I will be banned from posting on TTOL.

Re: Samaritan’s Purse [Re: LBI2SXM] #143755
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Again, we are NOT going there here. This one is done.


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