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At Charity Navigator, we know Americans are incredibly generous, especially when a crisis occurs. For example, after the September 11 terrorist attacks Americans donated over $2 billion and when the tsunami crashed ashore in
When natural disasters strike and new societal concerns emerge, Charity Navigator will use this portion of our site to spotlight charities dealing with these issues to help you give generously and with confidence.
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Support Charities Providing Aid to Chile On February 27, 2010, Chile was rocked by an 8.8 magnitude earthquake. This is the 5th most powerful earthquake in the world since 1900. The death toll from the earthquake |
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Help Survivors of the Earthquake in Haiti On January 12th a 7.0 earthquake hit Haiti's capital, Port-Au-Prince and caused massive devastation to the city. The death toll is expected to be well in the thousands and a |
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Celebrities Put Star-Power to Good Use Find out what Angelina Jolie, Bono, Lance Armstrong and Michael J. Fox have in common besides being famous. |
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Eight Year Anniversary of 9/11 Terrorist Attacks As we commemorate the eighth anniversary of this tragedy, it is warranted that we take a look at the charities that established 9/11 funds and how they are performing today. |
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Charities Working to Prevent and Cure Breast Cancer There are more than 1,000 charities competing for donations to continue their efforts to promote awareness and to cure breast cancer. How is a donor supposed to distinguish between them all? |
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Help Those Hurt by the Economic Slump The declining economy is taking a toll on many families who are finding it difficult or impossible to pay their bills and keep food on the table. Find out which charities offer programs to help those facing a financial crisis. |
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Support Our Troops If you are compassionate about helping veterans, injured soldiers and their families, then consult our list of military-related charities before you write a check. |












