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Wise Giving Wednesday: Public Donates Over $6 Million to Damar Hamlin’s Toy Drive

During Monday night’s football game, Damar Hamlin, Buffalo Bill's safety, suffered a life-threatening event that is generating sympathy across the country.

Jan 04, 2023

Heart of Giving Podcast, Emily Berliner

This episode features one of our BBB Luminare Award for Service winners, Emily Berliner. This award honors individuals who prioritize philanthropy and have made a meaningful impact through their charitable activities. Emily is the COO/Founder of EBO Consulting, Inc. In hopes of supporting a vital...

Dec 28, 2022

Wise Giving Wednesday: Donation Tips for Generous Procrastinators

With only a few days left before midnight strikes on December 31st, many U.S. donors will make a last-minute gift to their favorite causes so that they can take a deduction on their income tax forms.

Dec 28, 2022

Heart of Giving podcast, Jeff Thongc

This episode features one of our BBB Luminare Award for Service winners, Jeff Thungc. This award honors individuals who prioritize philanthropy and have made a meaningful impact through their charitable activities. Jeff is a Digital Solutions Strategist with JLT Web Solutions, a local web design...

Dec 27, 2022

Wise Giving Wednesday: Donate to BBB Wise Giving Alliance

Thank you to those who visited Give.org in 2022. We hope you will consider donating to BBB Wise Giving Alliance, helping us continue this work.

Dec 21, 2022

Wise Giving Wednesday: Donating Clothing, Food, Toys, and Cars

As donors make their year-end giving choices, households that are short on cash might consider giving alternatives such as donating goods.

Dec 14, 2022

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