On Wednesday, Amazon introduced a new program in which unsold items will be donated to charity. “This program will reduce the number of products sent to landfills and instead help those in need,” Amazon wrote in an email to sellers announcing the launch of the new program. As the largest e-commerce company in the world, […]
Imagine if your next meal came with a side of altruism. That’s the opportunity sandwich chain Jersey Mike’s is offering customers today. In honor of their ninth annual Day of Giving, the company is donating all sales to charity. It is a nationwide event, meaning that every Jersey Mike’s location in the U.S. is participating. […]
One of Britain’s largest charities, Muslim Aid, is at the center of a scandal. A recent investigation by the U.K. Charity Commission revealed that former trustees seriously mismanaged the organization’s resources. According to The Times, Muslim Aid has an annual budget of £34 million. “The concerns were originally dealt with as part of a regulatory […]
Rachel Lapierre won the lottery in 2013—a one in seven million stroke of luck, netting her C$1,000 a week for the rest of her life. At the time, she was a nurse, a former Miss Quebec, and already a person dedicated to helping those around her. At 20, she ran a modeling school to help […]
In times like these, it’s easy to want to help and not know how. The news is packed with stories of economic injustice, much of it urgent. A thousand children need legal representation today. Schools in Puerto Rico are closing down. Michigan’s donated water has run out. It’s something different every day, and for most […]
In December 2016, Donald Trump promised to terminate his charity, the Donald J. Trump Foundation, in order to avoid any possible conflicts of interest during his presidency. In an effort to make good on that promise, the Foundation announced its intent to shut down in a 2016 IRS document that was submitted this month. There’s […]
One thing about natural disasters: They bring out the best—and the worst—in people. In the wake of Hurricane Harvey and the resultant flooding, aid has been pouring in to Texas. Dozens of disaster relief organizations either have or are arranging for staff to be present to assist the people and animals left homeless by Harvey. […]
On November 11, cops and firefighters will face off during an Olympic-style boxing match happening in Wichita, Kansas. The event, titled “Cuffs vs. Axes,” will benefit two charities: the Honore Adversis Foundation and the Wichita Firefighters Charitable Fund. The Honore Adversis Foundation provides financial assistance to Wichita police officers that have suffered a serious injury […]
If you suspect that a charity is fake or corrupt, there are several different ways to go about reporting it. The following comprises a list of your different options. 1. Report it to the IRS The IRS is responsible for overseeing all charities on a federal level. The good news is that there are multiple […]
Joe Walsh, who played in the 1970s hit band the Eagles, has created a new charity that will benefit U.S. military veterans. The charity, called VetsAid, will fund organizations that provide physical, mental, and emotional care to service members and their families. Giving veterans the support they need is an issue that hits close to […]