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Very annoyed at the people discouraging donating directly to individuals and families. Organizations aren’t being able to operate properly or provide for everyone. And maybe an organization will be able to feed 100,000 people so yes, DO donate to them, but ALSO to the individuals who need surgeries and medication that the org won’t cover. The org will feed them perhaps but the org won’t provide the money for rent to keep them sheltered, or the blankets to keep them warm. So many people and families fall through the cracks and that’s what their individual campaigns are for. Of course it’s an imperfect system and of course it’s not equitable and of course it’s not sustainable, and yet it’s the only option. So for God’s sake don’t discourage people from donating to individual campaigns. Yes, do emphasize other actions as well, but don’t make things more difficult for the families and those trying to keep them alive.