How can you help those directly affected by Hurricane Sandy?

Here are some ways to make smart decisions about your donations:

The American Red Cross:
Financial donations help the Red Cross provide shelter, food and assistance. To donate, visit www.redcross.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.

For a text donation, text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

Donate Blood:
To donate blood you can click or call the Red Cross at 1-800-RED-CROSS

Follow the links to schedule an appointment with Lifesource, Chicagoland's Blood Center, or Heartland Blood Centers.

Animals:
To help animals affected by Sandy, visit the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Please Be Cautious:
There are plenty of people who will try to take advantage of this disaster and your good nature to tak your money. To check out a charity you're not sure of, check out these sources.

  Charity Navigator - Charity Watch - Guidestar