I just got an e-mail from a friend in my last hall who knows a sister that called Bethel (it's legit; my friend made sure her friend called firsthand). They only have reports on our brothers from 3 of the 11 countries affected so far, but they have had no deaths reported, only injuries. Also, the brothers at Bethel said that the best way to contribute is to the Worldwide Work, which is the fund that disaster relief comes from.
It's my understanding that most charities/disaster funds have some ties to religion. It's probably best to stay within the organization to avoid any conscience problems later.
yeah, that's pretty much what i was thinkin. Thanks. I really appreciate it.