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‘Such a Generous Community': On Giving Tuesday, Vt. Nonprofits Stress Need for Donors
Vermont nonprofits joining in Giving Tuesday, a movement to raise awareness and funds to support their work, say the impacts of inflation mean support from donors is more vital than ever. “Building materials have risen [in price], land costs have risen,” lamented David Mullin, the executive director of Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity. For the first time, the Williston-based Habitat…
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What to Know About #GivingTuesday and How to Get Involved
Giving Tuesday is observed internationally on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. It’s meant as way to promote philanthropy and generosity.
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On Giving Tuesday, FTC Urges Research Before Charitable Donations
If you’re thinking of making a monetary donation to any charity this holiday season, do some research first. “While most charities, a vast majority, are legitimate and honest, there are some out there that are not,” said Chuck Harwood, a regional director for the Federal Trade Commission. He says you should ask a lot of questions before making a...
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Instead of Tips, Customers Give Community Donations at This Vermont Taproom
More than 30 central Vermont nonprofits benefitted this Giving Tuesday from a surprising source: craft beer. Inside the taproom at Lawson’s Finest Liquids in Waitsfield, the “beer tenders” who serve beer, cider, kombucha and other beverages are a bit unusual in that they don’t take tips from customers — that’s the policy at Lawson’s. The maker of Sip of...
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FTC: Do Research Before Making Charitable Donations
A lot of questions should be asked before you give a monetary donation to a charity.
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Happy Hope Factory Has Spread Love to Over 600,000 Children Nationwide
The Happy Hope Foundation is delivering hope to children receiving care for health or safety crises nationwide. The Hub Today’s Maria Sansone and Colton Bradford spoke with the founder on Giving Tuesday.
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Giving to Charity as a Gift After a Year of COVID and Other Calamities
GlobalGiving is a nonprofit that connects other nonprofits to donors and companies and offers gift cards to give a charitable donation on someone’s behalf during the holidays.
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These Fitness Experts Put Themselves Through Navy SEAL Training to Help Veterans. Here's How You Can Help Too
On Veterans Day, a group of fitness experts and influencers gathered in the California desert to put themselves through Navy SEAL training for the SEALFIT Veterans Day Challenge benefitting the Burpees For Vets charity. Here’s how you can still give back to veterans for #GivingTuesday.