Red Cross criticized on Katrina relief effort - The Boston Globe

Red Cross criticized on Katrina relief effort - The Boston Globe: "Red Cross criticized on Katrina relief effort
Some evacuees cite chaos, slow aid

By Josh Getlin and Nicole Gaouette, Los Angeles Times | October 9, 2005

BELLE CHASSE, La. -- Amid the destruction and dislocation caused by Hurricane Katrina, the American Red Cross has undertaken a relief effort unlike any in its history. So far, the charity has spent $811 million on emergency cash aid and $110 million on food and shelter."