Thread by @AndyDW_

Bit of a double #CharityToCheckOut this week because I am not quite sure where to direct folks when it comes to flood relief.

First up, both the NSW and Qld govts have links with @GIVIT_AUS - they can facilitate a donation as usual, but also coordinate people listing what they need all over. So people can donate their time/expertise/bits of kit/line up specific donations. #CharityToCheckOut

You get the idea here. Follow the links to the type of donation or giving that works for you. #CharityToCheckOut givit.org.au

Meanwhile @RedCrossAU is also doing flood relief work. They clearly have a bit of a track record in this area. #CharityToCheckOut

Their page for the NSW floods is right here. redcross.org.au/campaigns/2021… #CharityToCheckOut

(As a side note that page has a whole thing about ‘how much goes to ‘non-essential’ or operational costs’ and I really detest that whole framing. Judge a charity by whether they get the job done, not some arbitrary ‘acceptable overhead costs’.)

If you only spend 5% on costs and create [x] benefit, and the mob running 20% costs produced 12[x] benefit, maybe it’s their commitment to ‘overheads’ that amplifies their. Ability to fulfil their purpose.

End rant.

Anyway, if you need a demonstration of the scale of what has happened this is from Thursday, a couple of days after the rain was done. #CharityToCheckOut

Just everywhere. This is around the western edges of Sydney. #CharityToCheckOut

So maybe you are in a position to chip in. Might not be with money.

Meanwhile suggestions for #CharityToCheckOut for next week will be gratefully received.