Zero 2 Sixty

"Charity is the opium of the privileged." -Chinua Achebe

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Is That Charity Legit??

11/6/12

Happy Election Day!  Make sure you get out and vote before your poll closes.

I wanted to write a quick note to those interested in donating to charity, but are hesitant to select one.  Are you ever concerned that you aren't picking a good charity?  Is this how you feel when trying to decide whom to give your money to?

While its true that some organizations are fake charities, and some others don't pass 100% of your denotation on to the needy, we do have resources available to find the ones that are really putting all of our donations to good use.

I look forward to giving frequent advice on how to select legit charities, but the one resource that I'll offer today is the Wise Giving Alliance, a Charity-focused division of the Better Business Bureau (BBB).  You can access their site by clicking here.

If nothing else, you may find the documented list of complaints and reviews that have been collected on certain charities, so please check with them if you're concerned, and don't let uncertainty lead to not giving.

Brian

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