Youth Development

A year after Boy Scouts of America filed for bankruptcy in the face of significant sexual abuse claims, victims continue to fight for justice

March 02, 2021

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A year after Boy Scouts of America filed for bankruptcy in t...

Mar 02, 2021

USA Today reached out to CharityWatch's Executive Director for insight into Boy Scouts of America's financial structure, the value of its assets, and the financial complexities impacting the ability of sexual abuse victims to...

USA Today reached out to CharityWatch's Executive Director for insight into Boy Scouts of America's financial structure, the value...

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Good Riddance ‘F’ Rated Charities

Jul 16, 2020

(Updated March 12, 2021) CharityWatch analysts collectively spend more than 1,000 hours each year analyzing and reporting on the financial waste and questionable practices we uncover. We warn donors about inefficient charitie...

(Updated March 12, 2021) CharityWatch analysts collectively spend more than 1,000 hours each year analyzing and reporting on the f...

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Heavily Advertised Charity Comes Under Fire From CharityWatc...

May 09, 2017

Before you respond to the Kars4Kids infectious jingle, read CharityWatch's article, Costly and Continuous Kars4Kids Ads Disguise Charity's Real Purpose, check out our rating for Kars4Kids, and watch the CBS News segment featu...

Before you respond to the Kars4Kids infectious jingle, read CharityWatch's article, Costly and Continuous Kars4Kids Ads Disguise C...

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Costly and Continuous Kars4Kids Ads Disguise Charity's Real ...

Mar 10, 2017

Described by many as annoying and by SFGate.com as the subject of "widespread, ubiquitous hate," the catchy advertising jingle for the charity known as Kars4Kids can now be heard not only on radio stations nationwide...

Described by many as annoying and by SFGate.com as the subject of "widespread, ubiquitous hate," the catchy advertising jingle for...

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Gay/Atheist Controversy Strikes Scouting: Guide to Finding a...

May 01, 2013

The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has come under increasing fire for its ban on gay scouts and scout leaders. Many parties have urged the organization to revise its policies on discrimination based on sexual orientation...

The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has come under increasing fire for its ban on gay scouts and scout leaders. Many parties have urge...

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Catchy Jingle Not a Green Light to Donate

Aug 01, 2010

For the many people who have heard it, the catchy Kars4Kids jingle is difficult to forget. The charity behind the Kars4Kids fundraising campaign, J O Y for Our Youth (JOY), has spent millions on advertising to ensure the jingle is...

For the many people who have heard it, the catchy Kars4Kids jingle is difficult to forget. The charity behind the Kars4Kids fundra...

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