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Art Taylor interviews Thomas Kemper of the United Methodist Committee on Relief. Read our full report on the United Methodist Committee on Relief here, https://bit.ly/2UH5sMC. For information on the most trustworthy charities, go to https://give.org/.
Jun 19, 2018
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Charity Concerts in Summer

As summer officially begins in a couple of weeks, I am reminded that this is the time of year when many people attend concerts, especially outdoor or large arena events featuring a favorite singer or ba
Jun 13, 2018
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Art Taylor interviews Debbie Rambis of The Compassionate Friends for our Building Trust Series. Read our full report on The Compassionate Friends here, https://bit.ly/2VrSHmo. For information on the most trustworthy charities, go to https://give.org/.
Jun 12, 2018
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Donated Used Clothing Sold in East Africa

Quite a number of charities accept used clothing donations. Some will sell items that are in good condition in thrift stores to both help raise funds as well as employ individuals in need. Some might se
Jun 07, 2018
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Summer Camps and Charity

As we leave spring and approach summer, schools are completing the academic year and many families look forward to sending children to one of a variety of summer camps that can address almost every spor
May 30, 2018
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Deducting a Fundraising-Related Purchase

In addition to helping a good cause, one of the motivations for purchasing a ticket to a fundraising event in the U.S. is the ability to get an income tax deduction for the purchase. Donors need to keep
May 24, 2018

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