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A Happy Ramadan From CharityWatch

March 22, 2023

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International Medical Corps Charitable Efforts For Ukraine

Mar 14, 2022

International Medical Corps responds to CharityWatch's questions about the specific aid it is providing to Ukrainians...

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CharityWatch Dice "Donar directamente" Para Ayudar a Los Ucr...

Mar 14, 2022

Lista de organizaciones benéficas que ayudan a las personas que huyen de la violencia en Ucrania...

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Avoiding Charity Scams: Laurie Styron Interview

Mar 12, 2022

Don’t get taken advantage of by bad charities. You can’t rely on the government to protect you from charity fraud and scams. Listen to the podcast…

Don’t get taken advantage of by bad charities. You can’t rely on the government to protect you from charity fraud and scams. L...

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Empathy And Compassion Can Coexist With Discernment And Skep...

Mar 12, 2022

Join host Bob Sullivan (AARP The Perfect Scam Podcast), CharityWatch Executive Director, Laurie Styron, and others as they discuss charity fraud and the need to balance our empathy and compassion with skepticism and discernment in...

Join host Bob Sullivan (AARP The Perfect Scam Podcast), CharityWatch Executive Director, Laurie Styron, and others as they discuss...

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How To Not Become a Victim of Charity Scams: Listen To The P...

Mar 12, 2022

CharityWatch Executive Director, Laurie Styron, talks to host Bob Sullivan (AARP The Perfect Scam Podcast) about how to not become the victim of charity fraud and scams...

CharityWatch Executive Director, Laurie Styron, talks to host Bob Sullivan (AARP The Perfect Scam Podcast) about how to not become...

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CharityWatch's Coverage of Humanitarian Efforts For Ukraine

Mar 11, 2022

CharityWatch is here to help you identify efficient charities to support that are providing humanitarian aid for Ukraine relief efforts. Read on to choose the best charity for you to donate to.

CharityWatch is here to help you identify efficient charities to support that are providing humanitarian aid for Ukraine relief ef...

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Is CARE USA really Helping Ukrainians? Find Out Here.

Mar 09, 2022

Charities sometimes use disasters and other crises as fundraising opportunities without specific plans for how they will use the donations they raise. CharityWatch asked CARE USA for specifics about what it is doing in Ukrain...

Charities sometimes use disasters and other crises as fundraising opportunities without specific plans for how they will use the d...

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Direct Relief Gives CharityWatch Specifics About Its Humanit...

Mar 09, 2022

CharityWatch is becoming increasingly concerned that some charities are getting in on the fundraising opportunity created by the conflict in Ukraine without a clear idea of how they will spend the donations they receive on relief ...

CharityWatch is becoming increasingly concerned that some charities are getting in on the fundraising opportunity created by the c...

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What Is Catholic Relief Services Doing To Help Ukrainians?

Mar 08, 2022

Is Catholic Relief Services really using your donations to aid Ukrainians right now? CharityWatch asked the hard-hitting questions. Find out here...

Is Catholic Relief Services really using your donations to aid Ukrainians right now? CharityWatch asked the hard-hitting questions...

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Top-Rated Charities Providing Aid In Afghanistan

Mar 07, 2022

Don't waste your charity donations on scams! Donate to these legitimate and efficient charities aiding those affected by the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.

Don't waste your charity donations on scams! Donate to these legitimate and efficient charities aiding those affected by the ongoi...

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The Specifics: What Doctors Without Borders Is Doing For Ukr...

Mar 07, 2022

Lots of charities claim to be providing aid to Ukrainians, but are they really? If so, what are they doing? CharityWatch asked the tough questions...

Lots of charities claim to be providing aid to Ukrainians, but are they really? If so, what are they doing? CharityWatch asked the...

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Video: Avoiding Ukraine Charity Scams

Mar 03, 2022

Video: Laurie Styron talks to Patrick Nelson of KOAA5 Colorado about Ukraine charity scams and how to avoid them.

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Doctors Without Borders: A Top-Rated Charity Providing Aid t...

Mar 02, 2022

Learn why Doctors Without Borders USA is a CharityWatch Top-Rated charity, and what the organization is doing to aid victims of violence in Ukraine.

Learn why Doctors Without Borders USA is a CharityWatch Top-Rated charity, and what the organization is doing to aid victims of vi...

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Save The Children: A Top-Rated Charity Providing Aid to Ukra...

Mar 02, 2022

Learn why Save The Children is a CharityWatch Top-Rated charity, and what the organization is doing to aid victims of violence in Ukraine.

Learn why Save The Children is a CharityWatch Top-Rated charity, and what the organization is doing to aid victims of violence in ...

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Watch Here: Top-Rated Charities Providing Aid To Ukrainians

Mar 01, 2022

CharityWatch Executive Director, Laurie Styron, reads a list of Top-Rated charities aiding victims of violence in Ukraine, and provides other advice to help you avoid charity scams so you can direct your donations to legitimate an...

CharityWatch Executive Director, Laurie Styron, reads a list of Top-Rated charities aiding victims of violence in Ukraine, and pro...

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Top-Rated Charities Providing Aid In Ukraine

Feb 28, 2022

Don't get scammed! Donate to legitimate and efficient charities aiding victims fleeing violence in Ukraine.

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Charities Helping In The Ukraine Crisis

Feb 25, 2022

Don't waste your charity donations on scams! Donate to these legitimate and efficient charities aiding those affected by the violence in Ukraine.

Don't waste your charity donations on scams! Donate to these legitimate and efficient charities aiding those affected by the viole...

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Charity Con Artist Steals Oregon Woman's Property

Feb 18, 2022

High empathy people make the perfect targets for charity scammers. Hear one woman's story about losing 30 acres of her land...

High empathy people make the perfect targets for charity scammers. Hear one woman's story about losing 30 acres of her land......

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Non-cash Donations Obscure How Efficiently A Charity Is Real...

Feb 08, 2022

A charity might spent 90% of your donation on fundraising and overhead costs, but by running large volumes of non-cash donations through its books, it can make itself appear to be operating highly efficiently. ...

A charity might spent 90% of your donation on fundraising and overhead costs, but by running large volumes of non-cash donations t...

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Concerns Raised Over $60 Million in Black Lives Matter Funds

Feb 02, 2022

"'Like a giant ghost ship full of treasure drifting in the night with no captain, no discernible crew, and no clear direction,' CharityWatch Executive Director Laurie Styron said of BLM."

"'Like a giant ghost ship full of treasure drifting in the night with no captain, no discernible crew, and no clear direction,' Ch...

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Patriot Freedom Project Raises Donations for Capitol Rioters...

Jan 20, 2022

"'When too many family members are in positions of authority at a charity, the independent oversight needed to ensure that donations will be used the way donors intend is significantly eroded,' said Laurie Styron, who has spent ne...

"'When too many family members are in positions of authority at a charity, the independent oversight needed to ensure that donatio...

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Gary Sinise Foundation Regains Its Top-Rated Status

Dec 30, 2021

As previously reported by CharityWatch, Gary Sinise Foundation was the victim of over $1 million in wire fraud...

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Should I Donate To The Salvation Army?

Dec 28, 2021

When deciding whether or not to support the Salvation Army, donors should consider 4 things: (1) Transparency (2) Financial Efficiency (3) Shared Values (4) Ability to take a tax deduction on donations.

When deciding whether or not to support the Salvation Army, donors should consider 4 things: (1) Transparency (2) Financial Effici...

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Happy Holidays From CharityWatch!

Dec 23, 2021

Happy Holidays From CharityWatch! A year in review and some last minute giving tips for 2021. Non-itemizers can take a tax deduction for donations to qualifying public charities...

Happy Holidays From CharityWatch! A year in review and some last minute giving tips for 2021. Non-itemizers can take a tax deducti...

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