|
12/17/2012
Charity scammers strike after natural catastrophes such as hurricanes, floods and earthquakes, as well as tragedies such as the Colorado theater shootings and now the Newtown school massacre.
|
|
|
10/30/2012
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy ravaging the northeastern regions of the U.S., the BBB Wise Giving Alliance offers the following tips to help donors decide where to direct donations to assist hurricane victims.
|
|
|
|
06/10/2010
In the wake of any disaster, many donate money to aid and rescue organizations. The Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance offers advice to potential donors and volunteers.
|
|
|
|
01/14/2010
In the wake of the earthquake disaster in Haiti, Americans are donating via text message more than ever before.
|
|
|
01/13/2010
As immediate relief needs are assessed in the wake of the devastating earthquake in Haiti on January 12th, many Americans are looking for ways to help by donating to a charity. The Better Business Bureau Serving Western Michigan warns that - as occurred following the tsunami in 2004 and Katrina in 2005 - fraudulent charities will likely emerge to try and scam donations from well-meaning Americans.
|
|
|
|
01/13/2010
View a list of national charities that are seeking to provide assistance in response to the earthquake in Haiti.
|
|
|
11/03/2009
Most charities rely heavily on the goodwill of individual donors during the holiday season to fund their activities throughout the coming year. Last year, charity contributions totaled $307.65 billion: 75 percent of this total came from individuals, according to the Giving USA Foundation. The BBB Wise Giving Alliance advises donors to research a charity prior to giving and provides five questions to ask when vetting where to contribute this holiday season.
|
|
