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Building Trust Video Series: Jeff Keith, Guardian Group

In this episode of our Building Trust Series, we talk with Jeff Keith, Founder and CEO of Guardian Group. Guardian Group's mission is to prevent and disrupt the sex trafficking of women and children while enabling partners to identify victims and predators in the United States. Read our full report on the organization here, https://bit.ly/3XkDfZH

Nov 22, 2022

Donating to Help Colorado Nightclub Shooting Victims

Many generous individuals will be moved to help the victims and families of the horrific shooting that took place this past weekend at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs.

Nov 22, 2022

Wise Giving Wednesday: Wise Giving on GivingTuesday

It may be hard to believe but GivingTuesday, the charity event which takes place on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving started ten years ago, in 2012.

Nov 22, 2022

Heart of Giving podcast, James Walker

This episode is part of our special series "Made by the Bay" sponsored by the Tipping Point Community to feature the work of amazing people in the Bay Area, working for the betterment of their community. This week our guest is James Walker, Founder & President at Diogenes Community Solutions. James talks about his inspiring project that was conceptualized in the wake of George Floyd's death and how it impacted his community.

Nov 21, 2022

Luminare Award Winners & Business Giving Tips

Learn about BBB Great West & Pacific and BBB Wise Giving Alliance’s Luminare Award for Service winners, along with tips for how you can make an impact by getting involved in your community.

Nov 17, 2022

Wise Giving Wednesday: Plan Now for Year End Giving

With 45 days left in the year, now is a great time to make year end giving plans so that you are not rushed at the last minute.

Nov 16, 2022

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