http://canton.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=76&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 05:00:00 GMT The BBB suggests that donors who want to support veterans consider options other than Veterans Relief Network, which uses a St. Louis firm to raise money using sweepstakes. http://canton.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-about-veterans-relief-network-charity-tied-to-st-louis-area-sweepstakes-firm-36250 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT Do Research, Give Wisely, Avoid Scams http://canton.bbb.org/article/bbb-wise-giving-alert-october-is-breast-cancer-awareness-month-29858 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 06:00:00 GMT Charities have begun making requests for contributions to help with their efforts following the Japanese earthquake and tsunami. The BBB Wise Giving Alliance offers the following tips to help Americans decide where to direct donations to assist. http://canton.bbb.org/article/tips-for-giving-to-earthquake-relief-efforts-in-japan-26024 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 06:00:00 GMT If you’ve made volunteering part of your New Year’s resolutions, the BBB Wise Giving Alliance recommends taking five steps to make sure your volunteering has a big impact. http://canton.bbb.org/article/resolve-to-give-back-five-tips-for-volunteering-24538 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 06:00:00 GMT More than ever, charities need the support of donors to help those who are struggling. Wise Giving Alliance advises donors on how to avoid five common mistakes this holiday season. http://canton.bbb.org/article/five-mistakes-to-avoid-when-donating-to-a-charity-24129 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT In the wake of any disaster, many donate money to aid and rescue organizations. The Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance offers advice to potential donors and volunteers. http://canton.bbb.org/article/gulf-oil-spill-recovery-tips-for-donors-and-volunteers-20081 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:00:00 GMT View a list of national charities that are seeking to provide assistance in response to the earthquake in Haiti. http://canton.bbb.org/article/charities-providing-haiti-earthquake-relief--14710 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 05:00:00 GMT Advance Fee Loan Scams, Appliances, Automobiles, Charity Scams, Contractor Scams, Credit and Money, Damaged or Lost Documents, Debris Removal Scams, Door-To-Door Sale (Cooling Off Rule), Fake Disaster Officals, Flood Restoration, Foundation-Excavation-or-Waterproofing Work, Home Ownership Issues, Home Repair Scams, Identity Theft, Job Scams, Money and Credit, Pest Control, Rental Listing Scams, Utility Related Scams, Water Treatment or Purification Devices http://canton.bbb.org/article/ftc-the-federal-trade-commissions-information-about-relief-for-hurricane-victims-4721