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Spreading Awareness About Charity
Anyone who is passionate about a cause knows that there are not enough people in the world helping to support charities that really need help. Whether it is a local homeless shelter or a foundation researching the cure for cancer, both need more donations and more...
Reasons People Don’t Donate To Charity
Donating to charity is one of the best things you can do. Many people are in need of food, water, clothing, shelter, and other necessities, and donations are the easiest way to give to those in need. However, some people refuse to donate to charity for quite a few...
#GivingTuesday
Charitable giving and volunteering is great to be involved in year-round. However, some events draw more attention to the impact of giving your time and money than others. Giving Tuesday (the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, often stylized as #GivingTuesday) is a global...
Why You Should Start Your Own Charity
There are hundreds, if not thousands, of charities currently in existence. You can find a nonprofit for just about any cause, from human rights to animal shelters. The thought of creating yet another charity might not sound appealing, but there are many reasons why...
How to Tell a Charity from a Scam
In the wake of four destructive hurricanes, Americans are rallying together to help the thousands of people in need. Although there are tons of charities whose only goal is to help others, there are many scam artists using tragedies for personal gain. With this in...
How to Choose a Cause to Support
Philanthropic types are often overcome by the sheer number of causes that need support. It's hard to wade through the endless sea of charities and nonprofit organizations to find the ones you want to support. Luckily, there is a reliable process to discovering which...
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