How to respond to a disaster like Hurricane Helene
When a disaster happens, what’s the best way to respond?
About Charitable Giving
Nine Funds set up to help DC-area Charities cope with covid
The Funds are trying to help local charities respond to the broad range of needs caused by the pandemic.
How charities are responding to the pandemic
Nearly every charity in the country has been affected by the pandemic, even if they’re not directly responding to it.
Where to donate your stuff
There is a surprising amount of value in the items that people often donate to charities. Used clothing alone is a global market worth $4 billion.
How Charities Are Responding to Hurricane Harvey
Many charities have been responding to the destruction caused by Hurricane Harvey. Many will continue to respond over the coming months and years of recovery. One estimate is that 200,000 homes have been damaged or destroyed by the flood. Of these, 80% were not covered by flood insurance since most were not in a flood plain.
How to decide which charities to support
Today there are more than 1.1 million charities registered with the IRS. It’s great to have so many charities to support. But how do you decide which charities?
How much is given? By whom? For what?
Americans give more than $1 billion a day to charities: $390 billion in 2016. This figure includes giving by individuals, corporations and foundations.