Luminare Award Winners & Business Giving Tips

Nov 17, 2022

We are pleased to offer free access to The Business & Charity Link: A BBB Guide for Donors, a 20-page magazine that includes the following contents:

List of BBB Accredited Charities* (i.e., charities that meet the BBB Standards for Charity Accountability) that are located in the service area of BBB Great West & Pacific, which covers the following areas: Alaska, Central Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Western Wyoming.

Business Giving Basics providing advice for businesses and individuals on how to make wise giving decisions.

Highlights of the winners of the Luminare Award for Service** which honors those who prioritize philanthropy and have made a meaningful impact through their charitable initiatives. This award celebrates qualities of compassion, volunteerism, and community leadership.

* For information on charities outside of this service area, please visit Give.org.
** This award program is offered to individuals located in the service area of BBB Great West & Pacific.

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