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Wise Giving Wednesday: Donating for Earthquake Relief in Syria and Turkey

To assist donors seeking to support earthquake relief efforts in Syria and Turkey, BBB Wise Giving Alliance is providing the following giving tips along with a list of BBB Accredited Charities.
Feb 07, 2023
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Experience, Expertise, and Excellence

175 years. That impressive amount of time represents the cumulative number of years the dozen staff members of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance have worked towards our mission
Feb 01, 2023
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Donating to California Shooting Victims

In the past week, we learned the heartbreaking news that eleven people were killed in a mass shooting that took place at a Monterey Park, California dance studio that was celebrating the Lunar New Year.
Jan 25, 2023
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Cause Marketing Disclosures

In today’s consumer marketplace, a quite common practice is for a business to sell products or services with the promise that some of the purchase will benefit a charity.
Jan 18, 2023
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Donating for California Flood Relief

Parts of California are experiencing heavy storms, flooding, mudslides, and rising rivers that could cause damages exceeding $1 billion.
Jan 11, 2023
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Public Donates Over $6 Million to Damar Hamlin’s Toy Drive

During Monday night’s football game, Damar Hamlin, Buffalo Bill's safety, suffered a life-threatening event that is generating sympathy across the country.
Jan 04, 2023