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QVC is taking donations for the RED CROSS

Katcat1 — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 20:30:48 GMT

See the top of the page on Q's website and open the message. You can donate whatever you want. Thanks, Q, for the support.

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DiAnne — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 20:45:59 GMT

Have they done this before?

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Helen852 — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 20:47:43 GMT

This is a link to the Red Cross where you donate to RC, QVC is not taking the donations, they're directly through the Red Cross.

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Krimpette — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 20:49:26 GMT

Actually, I thought they put that link up the other day when all this started in Texas. Good for QVC.

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x Hedge — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 21:08:21 GMT

Yes @Krimpette, that banner has been at the top of the page for a couple/few days.

QVC has provided a link directing potential doners to Red Cross.

@Katcat1, could you edit your headline (?)

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Moonchilde — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 21:03:29 GMT

QVC has put up a banner link directly to the Red Cross website - as if you or I posted it in a thread. QVC isn't "taking donations" - which would be, you send your money to QVC, they would tally it and send it to the Red Cross; that's not happening.

There are links to the Red Cross website everywhere you look online, as well as in almost every store you walk into, as well as news media dropoff sites. It's pretty difficult to avoid the opportunity to donate. It's not like QVC did anything special. If you turn on your computer, phone or tablet you will be stumbling over links. QVC has just done what every other retailer is doing because if they didn't, people would be all OMG, why aren't they, that's disgraceful, etc. (see other thread).

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brandiwine — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 21:21:55 GMT

I would also like to mention another site where the money will go directly to victims. It was started by JJ Watt who gave $100,000 of his own money. YouCaring.com?JJWatt. Can't imagine how awful this is for all these people. Keeping them in my prayers.

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kitcat51 — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 22:44:14 GMT

The point of the post was to simply make aware you can make a donation to help the victims of this life changing tragedy. When people are in such dire straits it seems so petty to quibble over the OP words. Please give in what ever way you choose. We always come together in times of need no matter what our differences.

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ValuSkr — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 21:49:07 GMT

I think most people, who are inclined to donate, could find the Red Cross site without QVC pointing the way. Maybe not - you never know.

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SXMGirl — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 22:54:39 GMT

I believe that whenever there is a major catastrophe, QVC has a link for donations. They do not have to do that, and I am confident that the Q donates quite a bit of money. While it is true that there are links everywhere online, not all of them are legitimate. I think QVC shoppers trust the Q to make sure that the donations go to appropriate and legitimate outlets.

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Kachina624 — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 00:31:45 GMT

The Salvation Army is also part of the FEMA team and is a presence in the disaster area. They are accepting donations at:

https://give.salvationarmyusa.org/site/Donation2?df_id=27651&mfc_pref=T&27651.donation=form1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_o7NBRDgARIsAKvAgt3Q_kraRDussLDNCUAKmPvNeokKEPiIpn_80SSCpwPJrJPz39AG-mAaAmHSEALw_wcB

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Moonchilde — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 00:43:28 GMT

@SXMGirl wrote:
I believe that whenever there is a major catastrophe, QVC has a link for donations. They do not have to do that, and I am confident that the Q donates quite a bit of money. While it is true that there are links everywhere online, not all of them are legitimate. I think QVC shoppers trust the Q to make sure that the donations go to appropriate and legitimate outlets.

I can't imagine thinking that QVC of all places is more honest, more genuine, more trustworthy, than the major news media, the Red Cross itself (how hard is it to type "Red Cross" into a search engine), or your bank or local supermarket for starters.

There are people who are so insular that they live and die by what QVC gives them, and place that much trust in QVC. The same people who buy a $650 electronic device two years old from QVC for $900. Sad on several levels.

Is it a good/nice thing they have the banner? Of course. But it's not "better" of them to have it, or special that they do.

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Moonchilde — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 00:59:33 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
The Salvation Army is also part of the FEMA team and is a presence in the disaster area. They are accepting donations at:

https://give.salvationarmyusa.org/site/Donation2?df_id=27651&mfc_pref=T&27651.donation=form1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_o7NBRDgARIsAKvAgt3Q_kraRDussLDNCUAKmPvNeokKEPiIpn_80SSCpwPJrJPz39AG-mAaAmHSEALw_wcB

Thank you for mentioning this, @Kachina624. I have nothing against the Red Cross, but when I had need of catastrophic services, the Salvation Army stepped up equally or more to the Red Cross with help.

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Katcat1 — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 01:28:15 GMT

@x Hedge, So I made a mistake my intentions were good.

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seaBreeze — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 01:58:31 GMT

Samaritan's Purse gives 88% to the cause .... others are some times questionable as to the actual % being given.

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/

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HiLo — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 03:14:47 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
The Salvation Army is also part of the FEMA team and is a presence in the disaster area. They are accepting donations at:

https://give.salvationarmyusa.org/site/Donation2?df_id=27651&mfc_pref=T&27651.donation=form1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_o7NBRDgARIsAKvAgt3Q_kraRDussLDNCUAKmPvNeokKEPiIpn_80SSCpwPJrJPz39AG-mAaAmHSEALw_wcB

That would be my choice since the Salvation Army has the lowest overhead of any such organization. Thanks for the heads up,

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jubilant — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 12:06:00 GMT

@seaBreeze wrote:
Samaritan's Purse gives 88% to the cause .... others are some times questionable as to the actual % being given.

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/

Samaritan's Purse is a highly organized relief fund. They even provide sleeping quarters for overnight volunteers. Volunteers need to bring their own air mattresses or cots, bed linens, and personal hygiene items. They even tell them how to dress, bring boots, safety glasses, etc. so as not to add to the problems. They supply tools and will be helping knock down damaged dry wall, pull up ruined floors, patch roofs, and anything that can get people back into their own homes....at least those that can be salvaged.

I am always so impressed with how organized they are.

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sidsmom — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 12:31:59 GMT

Samaritan's Purse has been a little too controversial in the past.

I, personally, feel the American Red Cross

is the best charitable organization.

Always first to respond.

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x Hedge — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 12:47:36 GMT

@Katcat1 wrote:
@x Hedge, So I made a mistake my intentions were good.

Of course they are. So are mine.

I'd hate to see potential donors frustrated and giving up after they call QVC customer service thinking Q is going to take their donation for Red Cross.

@Katcat1

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mercyMe — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 14:03:55 GMT

sidsmom wrote:
Samaritan's Purse has been a little too controversial in the past.

I, personally, feel the American Red Cross
is the best charitable organization.
Always first to respond.

@sidsmom

I believe you are thinking of World Vision, which was "in the news" ....not Samaritan's Purse. Please do not tarnish an organization based on your memory, I would appreciate you posting your findings of your statement. Samaritan's Purse is also the organizers of Operation Christmas Child.

Thank you.