How to respond to a disaster like Hurricane Helene
When a disaster happens, what’s the best way to respond?
Charitable Giving Tips
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.
Where to Give Away Your Stuff in the DC Area -- List of Charities that Accept Donations
We get many calls asking where things like cars, computers and furniture can be donated. Below is a list of who takes what in the Washington, DC area. Here is a list for the San Francisco Bay Area. Here is a list for Southern California.
We tell you what each charity accepts, where and whether they will pick up. These charities are listed alphabetically by name in this list.
Who Takes What in the DC Area?
This is a list of the DC-area charities that accept donations of various items. All have met the accountability standards of the Combined Federal Campaign, the federal charity drive. The list is organized into five broad categories: Vehicles, Household Items, Personal Items, Computers and Office Supplies, and Other Items.
What about low overhead?
The amount a charity spends on fund raising and administration is important. But overhead should just be one of many factors you consider when you decide which charities to support.
How to decide: Don’t assume that efficiency equals effectiveness
Several charity rating services do a good job of focusing on charities’ accountability and governance. But these services can’t tell you some of the most important things about charities you may want to support.
How to check out a charity
With all the charity horror stories in the news, how do you know if a charity is a scam or spends a huge amount of its donations on raising money and paying its staff? It’s actually not too hard to do quick research on most charities.