Donating During A Crisis

The coronavirus has upended the lives of millions, with no clear end in sight. As restaurants, bars, and shops across the nation shut down in order to help stop the spread of the virus, thousands of workers are being sent home. For many, it means uncertainty as to when they will see a paycheck again.
For those out there who want to help, it can be hard to know where to start. It is a very confusing world right now, but people should continue to give as generously and worry about what specifically or where specifically they need to donate. All giving is very necessary.
Giving Center offers the following to think about when donating:

Think local

There are tons of informal campaigns popping up. You may gift money to a restaurant worker who may be laid off from work. However, you can also give to the same charities that you have been already giving to all the time.
It can be helpful to consider both approaches.
Give a small gift to somebody who is in need, and give to the organizations like Giving Center who then are able to make a difference for those in need. Think local. One of the things I think that’s smart is if we all take care of each other in our communities.

Avoid scams

With all the informal campaigns popping up everywhere from Facebook and GoFundMe to spreadsheets listing Venmo accounts, Giving Center wants to remind you that it is not uncommon for scams to crop up.
Many scammers are looking out for the people who are wanting to send funds electronically online, aiming for those looking to give $10-$15 away quickly and hope that it does good. Sometimes we have to look out for the best instinct.
The Federal Trade Commission has also released a tip sheet on how to avoid scams.

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