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02/14/2013
The BBB is warning donors that about 90 percent of donations to Heart Support of America Inc. is going to fundraising firms and less than 3 percent to benefit patients, their families or charity.
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11/08/2012
Military Charities: Is it a Sting or the Real Thing?
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10/30/2012
Once Hurricane Sandy moves out of the East Coast, thousands – if not millions – of people will start rebuilding their homes, businesses and communities. People from across the country will want to help by donating money to charities. BBB wants to remind you that although these types of disasters bring out the best in people, they can also bring out the worst.
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08/29/2012
Hurricane Isaac made its second landfall early Wednesday morning, continuing to thrash Louisiana with harsh winds, rain and flooding. While Isaac continues its destructive path, charities may soon begin soliciting for donations to support the relief efforts. With many options available for donors to consider, Better Business Bureau offer tips for donors looking to assist in the relief efforts.
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03/22/2012
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) recommends that donors understand where their money is going before contributing to a children’s charity.
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03/12/2012
BBB Wise Giving Alliance tried for six years to get Invisible Children to cooperate in a charity review. Since 2006, BBB has sent 18 letters to the non-profit behind the Kony 2012 video, but has received no response.
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03/05/2012
Americans seeing the devastation wreaked by recent tornadoes are responding with gifts of time and money. Givers should take steps to assure themselves that their donations will go to reputable charities.
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12/19/2011
The Wisconsin Better Business Bureau (BBB) provides these tips to donors before giving to the charities of their choice.
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10/21/2011
The BBB urges consumers to take the time to research the charities seeking their money and to understand claims by marketers of products that purport to benefit breast cancer research.
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10/18/2011
The Wisconsin Better Business Bureau warns consumers about Heritage for the Blind, a New York-based charity that is offering a vacation in exchange for the donation of your car, boat or RV.
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03/11/2011
Be Sure Disaster Relief Charities are Legit and Equipped to Help
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12/01/2010
There are many different ways that donors can give to a worthy cause. Whether you’re giving money, canned goods, used items or your time, BBB Wise Giving Alliance reminds donors that how you give is just as important as what you give.
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10/12/2010
Stores across Wisconsin again are asking shoppers to “buy pink” in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) urges them to buy smart, too.
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08/05/2010
On Wednesday, 40 U.S. billionaires pledged to give at least half of their wealth to charity - either during their lifetimes or after death.
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01/14/2010
In the wake of the earthquake disaster in Haiti, Americans are donating via text message more than ever before.
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