Should I be reluctant to donate to the red cross?
What keeps you from donating to the Red Cross? It's a nice thing to do.
I see no reason to give my money away to such a vague organization, I feel like the government should look after the poor people
It's good to be concerned about how charitable organizations spend money. There is a site online that compiles the data on this. You should consult them.
I can't deal with the fact that this is a big corporation with a ton of yearly expenses.
I am aware of your legitimate concern, but the Red Cross is legit. They obviously have operating costs because how else can such a large corporation be sustained, but they are extremely trustworthy. I have donated to them before as well, so you shouldn't be worried and I have done extensive research on charitable organizations.