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    Here’s How to Spot a Good Charity

    As communities recover from Hurricane Melissa, Charity Navigator provides guidance to help donors give safely and effectively.

    Seeing the devastation from Hurricane Melissa is heartbreaking, but you can do something to help. Just make sure your money is going to a good charity that will make your dollars stretch. Before you open your wallet, do your homework.

     

    You want to know things like --is this a real charity? How much of your donation goes to the cause?

     

    Charity Navigator and the Better Business Bureau’s Give.ORG can answer those questions. These websites pull IRS data and make it easy for us to understand. That way you know if your money is helping those who need it.

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    We're always happy to connect with journalists, podcasters, and influencers. Please reach out to us, and we'll be happy to answer your questions and arrange interviews with our team.