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                <p><strong><br /><img style="float: right; margin: 0px 8px;" alt="" src="/globalassets/shared/media/news-center-articles-images/damage_weather/bbb-cares-billboard.png" height="189" width="263" />Arlington, VA&nbsp;–</strong> The <a href="/">Better Business Bureau</a> and <a href="http://www.give.org/">BBB Wise Giving Alliance</a> are advising people to help as much as they can in the Hurricane Harvey relief efforts, but to do so with caution and make sure their donations get to the people who need it most.</p>
<p>“The devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey prompts us to do what we can to help as soon as possible,” said H. Art Taylor, president and CEO of BBB Wise Giving Alliance (BBB’s Give.org,) “but donors need to be aware of some key cautions so that their generosity will get to those in need quickly.”&nbsp;</p>
<p>The National Weather Service reports that Hurricane Harvey has brought over 20 inches of rain to portions of southeast Texas and the volume of flooding is unprecedented for this area. And, another 15-25 inches of rain is anticipated in the days to come. As the impact of this storm on Texas communities is heart wrenching, many will seek to contribute to help those in need.&nbsp;</p>
<p>BBBs are already seeing crowdfunding appeals of a dubious nature, and in the days ahead expect to see “storm chasers” looking to make a quick buck off of clean-up efforts (<a href="/storm/">bbb.org/storm</a>). Consumers can report suspected scams to BBB Scam Tracker (<a href="http://www.bbb.org/scamtracker">bbb.org/scamtracker</a>) or the Texas Attorney General’s hotline (800-621-0508 or <a href="mailto:consumeremergency@nag.texas.gov">consumeremergency@nag.texas.gov</a>).</p>
<p>BBB Wise Giving Alliance suggests that donors keep the following tips in mind to help avoid questionable appeals for support:</p>
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<li><strong>Verify the trustworthiness of soliciting relief organizations</strong> by visiting <a href="http://www.give.org/">Give.org</a> to access free reports that specify if the charity meets the 20 <a href="http://www.give.org/for-donors/the-care-we-put-into-our-reports/"><i>BBB Standards for Charity Accountability</i></a>.</li>
<li><strong>See if the charity has an on-the-ground presence in the impacted areas</strong>. Unless the charity already has staff in the affected areas, it may be difficult to bring in new aid workers to provide assistance quickly. See if the charity’s website clearly describes what the charity can do to address immediate needs.&nbsp;</li>
<li><strong>Find out if the charity is providing direct aid or raising money for other groups</strong>. Some charities may be raising money to pass along to relief organizations. If so, you may want to consider “avoiding the middleman” and giving directly to those that have a presence in the region. Or, at a minimum, check out the ultimate recipients of these donations to see whether they are equipped to provide aid effectively.&nbsp;</li>
<li><strong>Be cautious about gifts of clothing, food or other in-kind donations</strong>. In-kind drives for food and clothing, while well intentioned, may not necessarily be the quickest way to help those in need – unless the organization has the staff and infrastructure to distribute such aid properly. Ask the charity about its transportation and distribution plans. Be wary of those who are not experienced in disaster relief assistance.&nbsp;</li>
<li><strong>Understand crowdfunding</strong>. Keep in mind that some crowdfunding sites do very little vetting of individuals who decide to post for assistance after a disaster, and it is often difficult for donors to verify the trustworthiness of crowdfunding requests for support. If you decide to contribute via crowdfunding, it is probably best to give to people who you personally know that have posted requests for assistance. For more Give.org tips on crowdfunding, check out this <a href="http://www.give.org/news-updates/news/2016/12/wise-giving-wednesday-crowdfunding-tips/">Wise Giving Wednesday</a> post.</li>
<li><strong>Phases of disaster relief.&nbsp;</strong>Remember that every disaster has several phases – rescue, emergency relief, and recovery. Each part relies on public support and continuing funding for success. The need for donations doesn’t stop when the headlines do.</li>
<li><strong>Recovery time line.</strong>&nbsp;For many communities, recovery will be a long-term activity that can take many months or years to accomplish, depending on the extent of the damage. Those truly concerned about helping communities bounce back will have many opportunities to help.</li>
<li><strong>Disaster planning.&nbsp;</strong>Although it may seem obvious, no one wants to experience a repeat performance of a disaster. Areas that work toward recovery will probably also need to develop plans to better respond to a similar storm in the future. Even those that already had measures in place can find ways to improve based on experience.</li>
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<p>The following is a list of BBB Accredited Charities (i.e., organizations that meet the 20 <em><a href="http://www.give.org/for-donors/the-care-we-put-into-our-reports/">BBB Standards for Charity Accountability</a></em>) that are raising funds for Hurricane Harvey relief assistance. This list will be updated as additional relief efforts come to BBB WGA’s attention.&nbsp;</p>
<p><a title="ALS Association / Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association  " href="http://go.bbb.org/2wmakdj">ALS Association / Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://go.bbb.org/2wDag9S" target="_blank">American Red Cross</a></p>
<p><a href="http://go.bbb.org/2wCT8AZ" target="_blank">AmeriCares</a></p>
<p><a title="ASPCA" href="http://go.bbb.org/2iM1Gja" target="_blank">ASPCA / American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals</a></p>
<p><a title="Brother’s Brother Foundation" href="http://go.bbb.org/294hxBY" target="_blank">Brother’s Brother Foundation</a></p>
<p><a href="http://go.bbb.org/2w6Pk6W">Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese Galveston-Houston</a></p>
<p><a href="http://go.bbb.org/2w71tZo">Change Happens!</a></p>
<p><a href="http://go.bbb.org/2w70DvD">Christian Community Service Center</a></p>
<p><a href="http://go.bbb.org/2wD4THA" target="_blank">Church World Service</a></p>
<p><a href="http://go.bbb.org/2w7fQgc">Citizens for Animal Protection</a></p>
<p><a title="Communities in Schools" href="http://go.bbb.org/2evsXFr" target="_blank">Communities in Schools</a></p>
<p><a href="http://go.bbb.org/2wCOe7j" target="_blank">Direct Relief</a></p>
<p><a title="DonorsChoose.org" href="http://go.bbb.org/2gISgV6" target="_blank">DonorsChoose.org</a></p>
<p><a href="http://go.bbb.org/2w7gNFC">El Centro de Corazon</a></p>
<p><a title="Episcopal Relief and Development" href="http://go.bbb.org/2wwqKxR" target="_blank">Episcopal Relief and Development</a></p>
<p><a href="http://go.bbb.org/2eOwSgG">Feed the Children</a></p>
<p><a title="Feeding America" href="http://go.bbb.org/2iOoC1s" target="_blank">Feeding America</a></p>
<p><a title="First Book" href="http://go.bbb.org/2w3sKfg" target="_blank">First Book</a></p>
<p><a href="http://go.bbb.org/2oXH7TO">Fuller Center for Housing</a></p>
<p><a href="http://go.bbb.org/2wCMHhp" target="_blank">GlobalGiving Foundation</a></p>
<p><a href="http://go.bbb.org/2w6PB9Y">Greater Houston Community Foundation</a></p>
<p><a title="Habitat for Humanity" href="http://go.bbb.org/2x0PGRn" target="_blank">Habitat for Humanity</a></p>
<p><a href="http://go.bbb.org/2w7ALjc">Houston Area Women’s Center</a></p>
<p><a href="http://go.bbb.org/2w6S4Bd">Houston Children’s Charity</a></p>
<p><a title="Houston Food Bank" href="http://go.bbb.org/2xLwGm5" target="_blank">Houston Food Bank</a></p>
<p><a href="http://go.bbb.org/2w7wVXr">Houston Habitat for Humanity</a></p>
<p><a title="Houston Humane Society" href="http://go.bbb.org/2vIvCOm" target="_blank">Houston Humane Society</a></p>
<p><a href="http://go.bbb.org/2w7uq7y">Houston SPCA</a></p>
<p><a title="Humane Society" href="http://go.bbb.org/2vD3qwy" target="_blank">Humane Society of the United States</a></p>
<p><a href="http://go.bbb.org/2w6S8kr">Humble Area Assistance Ministries (H.A.A.M.)</a></p>
<p><a href="http://go.bbb.org/2wCusZy" target="_blank">Islamic Relief USA</a></p>
<p><a title="Map International" href="http://go.bbb.org/2wc4B9w" target="_blank">MAP International</a></p>
<p><a href="http://go.bbb.org/2wHqwWH">Matthew 25: Ministries</a></p>
<p><a href="http://go.bbb.org/2w7h5wc">Open Door Mission Foundation</a></p>
<p><a title="Operation USA" href="http://go.bbb.org/2wMuu1p" target="_blank">Operation USA</a></p>
<p><a title="PetSmart Charities" href="http://go.bbb.org/2wwhqu5" target="_blank">PetSmart Charities</a></p>
<p><a href="http://go.bbb.org/2eOeaG4">Project HOPE</a></p>
<p><a title="Salvation Army" href="http://go.bbb.org/292Li8W" target="_blank">Salvation Army</a></p>
<p><a title="Save the Children" href="http://go.bbb.org/1ib5aah" target="_blank">Save the Children</a></p>
<p><a title="United Methodist Committee on Relief" href="http://go.bbb.org/2wD9dXw" target="_blank">United Methodist Committee on Relief</a></p>
<p><a title="United Way of Greater Houston" href="http://go.bbb.org/2xGBfOw" target="_blank">United Way of Greater Houston</a></p>
<p><a title="United Way Worldwide" href="http://go.bbb.org/2vuXYR3">United Way Worldwide</a></p>
<p><a href="http://go.bbb.org/2w7h5wc">West Houston Assistance Ministries</a></p>
<p><a title="World Vision" href="http://go.bbb.org/1LW2yGR" target="_blank">World Vision</a></p>
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<p><strong>ABOUT BBB:</strong> For more than 100 years, the Better Business Bureau has been helping people find businesses, brands and charities they can trust. In 2016, people turned to BBB more than 167 million times for BBB Business Profiles on more than 5.2 million businesses and Charity Reports on 11,000 charities, all available for free at <a href="/">bbb.org</a>. The Council of Better Business Bureaus is the umbrella organization for the local, independent BBBs in the United States, Canada and Mexico, as well as home to its national and international programs on dispute resolution, advertising review, and industry self-regulation</p>
<p><strong>ABOUT BBB WGA: </strong>BBB Wise Giving Alliance (BBB WGA) is a standards-based charity evaluator that seeks to verify the trustworthiness of charities by completing rigorous evaluations based on 20 holistic standards that address charity governance, results reporting, finances, fundraising, appeal accuracy and other issues. National charity reports are produced by the BBB WGA and local charity reports are produced by local Better Business Bureaus – all reports are available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.give.org/">Give.org</a>.</p>
                
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