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Give to Encourage & Enhance Well-Being. We have supported others as opportunity presents - yet, along the way I've Appreciated the Efforts of these Favorite Charites & Services Organizations! Perhaps We Share a Favorite Charity? See For Yourself?

Shared Tips for Vetting A Charity - Gain a Successful Path For Your Successful Giving!

  • Charitable-giving scams often emerge in the wake of natural disasters.

  • Furthermore, some well-meaning individuals often start up charities that aren't eligible for tax-deductible contributions (if that's necessary for your giving plan).

  • Here are some smart giving tips we've learned over the years and from the Better Business Bureau:

  • #1 - Search for the charity's report on GIVE.org to find out whether it meets the BBB's standards for charity accountability.

  • #2 - Be wary of appeals that come with vague program descriptions and fail to explain the activities that your support will help.

  • #3 - Watch out for online giving scams. Don't click on e-mails, texts or social media links that claim to connect you to a familiar charity. Instead, go to the charity's website directly.

  • #4 - Check out this Giving 101 primer for donating successfully at CharityNavigator.org. https://www.charitynavigator.org/donor-basics/giving-101/

  • -And- Tips for Better Giving by the BBB at: https://www.bbb.org/all/charities-donors/giving-tips