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Read the Wise Giving Wednesday blog each week to keep up to date on charity issues.

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Wise Giving Wednesday: Helping Victims of Mass Shootings at Buffalo Supermarket and at Uvalde, Texas Elementary School

Last week, BBB Wise Giving Alliance shared giving tips for those seeking to help the families of those killed or injured in the May 14th Buffalo supermarket shooting.
May 25, 2022
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Donating to Buffalo Shooting Victims

To hear about any mass shooting is emotionally devastating but generates additional grief when the victims have been targeted out of racism.
May 18, 2022
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Wise Giving Wednesday: The Importance of Audited Financial Statements

As a standards-based charity evaluator, BBB Wise Giving Alliance recognizes the value of standards and guidelines in providing a useful reference point and helping to encourage good practices.
May 11, 2022
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As part of our Ukraine Relief Charity Interview series, Commissioner Kenneth Hodder, National Commander of the Salvation Army talks about the organization's relief efforts in and around Ukraine during the crisis in the area.
May 11, 2022
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In this week's episode, we chat with Natalie Jaresko, former Finance Minister in Ukraine, about the outpouring of philanthropic support during the humanitarian crisis that is ongoing.
May 10, 2022
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In this week's episode, we go back to our archives where we talk to guests who are contributing or have contributed to the education of young people. Through these clips, we demonstrate the power of philanthropy in assisting teachers.
May 04, 2022