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I don’t want to take away anything from the great work that Red Cross does. In the immediate response to a crisis, they are the first ones we always turn to. They set up evacuation centres, provide cots, food and other essentials, they register evacuees on behalf of government, they are instrumental in helping to get emergency debit cards in the hands of evacuees, among many other roles. They have a well-trained and broad network of volunteers who know how to treat people with care and compassion. They usually have to continue this work on for several days, or even several weeks, and they require significant resources to do so. I have no doubt the money they spend in the immediate aftermath of the Fort McMurray fires will be money well spent.
But when Red Cross announced today that they have already received $54 million, with more money to come from matching provincial and federal grants, it is time to say they have received enough. We need to turn our attention, and our generosity, to supporting other local charities that will be needed to help rebuild the community after reentry and over the coming years.
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It has been noted in news stories that the Red Cross still has $30 million left over from the Haiti earthquake from 5 years ago. After raising $43 million in the Southern Alberta floods, one year later they still had $15 million in the bank.
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But didn't provide links for either, can you?
She clearly can add links as she link Charity Intelligence to her story.
Maybe this would have been good:
http://www.redcross.ca/haiti2010/red...t2015-5yrs.pdf
https://www.charityintelligence.ca/fort-mcmurray-fires
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May 11, 2016: The Canadian Red Cross announces that it will be distributing $50 million of these donations in cash transfers to Fort McMurray evacuees. This size and speed of disbursement is unprecedented in Canadian Red Cross history. Charity Intelligence applauds this decision. It empowers each evacuee to best meet immediate needs. In disaster response, speed matters. Direct cash transfers is a proven, effective way to provide aid.
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How much of Red Cross donations goes to local charities: On May 12, 2016 the Red Cross released its community grants reporting that $12.0 million supported 102 local Alberta charities in the Alberta Flood relief efforts. This represents 28% of donations. This is significantly higher than the 2% Charity Intelligence reported. Charity Intelligence appreciates the Red Cross's disclosure.
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How about a follow up story, or an addendum to her story?