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Among BBB accredited charities that are raising money for Hurricane Harvey victims are: the American Red Cross; AmeriCare; Church World Service; Direct Relief; GlobalGiving Foundation; Humane Society of the United States; Islamic Relief USA; MAP International; Operation USA; Salvation Army; Save the Children; United Methodist Committee on Relief; United Way of Greater Houston.</p><p>The BBB Wise Giving Alliance suggests donors keep these tips in mind when making a financial donation to aid assistance efforts:</p><p>• Verify the trustworthiness of soliciting relief organizations by visiting Give.org for reports specifying if a charity meets BBB standards.</p><p>• See if the charity has an on-the-ground presence in the affected areas, and see if its website clearly describes what the charity can do to address immediate needs.</p><p>• Find out if the charity is providing direct aid or raising money for other groups. If it is not direct aid, donors might consider giving directly to those with a presence in the region.</p><p>• Be cautious about gifts of clothing, food or other in-kind donations. Ask the charity about its transportation and distribution plans.</p><p>• Understand crowdfunding. It is probably best to give to people who a donor personally knows who have posted requests for assistance.</p><p>• Recovery time line. “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.”</p></div><script type="text/javascript">
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