Jan 28, 2025
Although circumstances surrounding the California Wildfires have evolved, with most of the fires being contained, charitable needs still remain, making accurate donor advice as important as ever.
When disaster strikes, making informed giving decisions is crucial. Social networks can play a key role in sharing information to help donors give with confidence and avoid scams or questionable solicitations.
BBB Wise Giving Alliance presents three short videos to guide you in supporting California wildfire relief with confidence. We welcome your help in sharing these videos to help educate others on these points.
1. How to Donate Wisely for Wildfire Relief
Discover key tips for ensuring your donations to wildfire relief efforts are effective and support trustworthy charities.
2. Avoiding Wildfire Donation Scams: 3 Essential Tips
Protect yourself from scams that take advantage of generosity during crises. Learn how to verify charity legitimacy before donating.
3. The Three Phases of Wildfire Disaster Relief Explained
Relief efforts don’t end when the fire is out. Learn about the immediate, recovery, and rebuilding phases to see how your contributions can make the most impact.
BBB Wise Giving Alliance recognizes Thad Halcli, a videographer who generously donated his time to help produce these three videos on wildfire relief.
More Resources on Wildfire Relief
Looking for more advice? Check out these resources:
This week’s Heart of Giving Podcast features Ana Federica Convit, President of Jacinto Convit World Organization (a BBB Accredited Charity), which supports areas of public health, such as cancer and infectious diseases, for vulnerable patients in developing countries. The organization focuses on research and diagnostics, as well as training new professionals.
We are always working with charities to publish or update reports for donors. Visit Give.org or local BBBs to check out any charity before giving. Our recently evaluated charities include:
Finally, remember to let us know by going to give.org/charity-inquiry if you are interested in seeing a report on a charity not on the list and we will do our best to produce one.
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