Guide to Car Donations for Charities
The gifting of used cars to charities has become a favorite way for Americans to dispose of unwanted vehicles.
DEC 20, 2021
Wise Giving Wednesday: Donating for Hurricane Milton Relief
Oct 09, 2024
How to Support Hurricane Milton Relief
Hurricane Milton strikes the west coast of Florida today and is expected to have dangerous wind gusts and storm surges. This impact on Florida’s west coast is especially tragic as it has not yet recovered from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene on September 26th. For those seeking to help those in need by making charitable contributions, BBB Wise Giving Alliance offers the following advice:
- Find groups that can provide fast assistance. See if the disaster relief charity has an on-the-ground presence in the impacted areas. Unless they already have staff there, it may be difficult to provide quick assistance. Check if their website describes how they can address immediate needs.
- Be cautious about in-kind assistance. Donating clothing, food or other in-kind donations may not be the best way to help unless the charity has the ability to properly distribute such aid. Ask about their transportation and distribution plans.
- Impacted families will seek shelter and immediate needs. Many individuals in flooded areas will seek safety in shelters and need access to food and water. Charities focused on such activities serve a vital role in helping communities address natural disasters.
- Consider crowdfunding requests. If engaging in crowdfunding, it is safest to give to someone you personally know and trust. Also review the platform’s policies and procedures, keeping in mind that while some crowdfunding sites take significant measures to vet posts, others don’t.
- Verify the charity’s trustworthiness. Rely on expert opinion when it comes to evaluating a charity. We recommend giving to charities that meet all 20 of the BBB Standards for Charity Accountability found at Give.org.
BBB Accredited Charities Supporting Hurricane Relief Efforts
The following BBB Accredited Charities (i.e., meet the 20 BBB Standards for Charity Accountability) are engaged in activities to assist hurricane relief efforts. This list will be updated as additional efforts come to our attention. (updated 10/10/24)
Building Trust Series - Interview with CEO of Jacinto Convit World Organization
In this Building Trust Video Series episode, BBB Wise Giving Alliance interviews Ana Federica Convit, CEO and Founder of Jacinto Convit World Organization (a BBB Accredited Charity) which seeks to provide free access to modern diagnostics to those who need it most, while training new generations of professionals. It supports areas of public health, such as cancer and infectious diseases, for vulnerable patients in developing countries.Heart of Giving Podcast: Rev. Bill Roscoe on Meeting the Needs of Boise's Unhoused and Addicted
This week’s Heart of Giving Podcast features a discussion with Rev. Bill Roscoe, President and CEO, Boise Rescue Mission Ministries (a BBB Accredited Charity). Rev. Roscoe addresses the often-overlooked challenges of homelessness in Boise, Idaho and explores their strategies to tackle this complex problem.
Explore Three of Our Latest Reports
We are always working with charities to publish or update reports for donors. Visit Give.org or local BBBs to check out any charity before giving. Three of our recently evaluated charities include:
Finally, remember to let us know by going to give.org/charity-inquiry if you are interested in seeing a report on a charity not on the list and we will do our best to produce one.
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