Charities face growing need in pandemic without volunteers
For more than a week, Elaine Peoples, who cooked for a now-shuttered day care center, has been out of work. At 68, she’s also at a higher risk for catching the new coronavirus. Nonetheless, she’s showing up four days a week for her volunteer shift at an increasingly crowded Brooklyn soup kitchen and food pantry.
White nationalists raise millions with tax-exempt charities
The federal government has allowed four groups at the forefront of the white nationalist movement to register as charities and raise more than $7.8 million in tax-deductible donations over the past decade, according to an Associated Press review.
Hosemann: Check on charities before donating
About one-quarter of charities registered in Mississippi are spending more than the recommended amount of money on fundraising and management.
Our View: Give, but do your homework first
Earlier this week the Tampa Times released the results of a study on what it calls “America’s Worst Charities.” Fifty charities were on the list, which you can find at http://www.tampabay.com/americas-worst-charities/.
Local charities can receive rewards points
Customers with CSpire Wireless now have the opportunity to donate to their favorite charities.
The cell phone provider implemented a new rewards program last week that allows customers to give money to nine charities.
Charities compete for SCVB donation
Convention and Visitors Bureau officials nominated three local charities – Sally Kate Winters Family Services, Oktibbeha County Humane Society and the Reclaimed Project – to compete for a $5,000 donation during March’s inaugural Starkville Restaurant Week.
Experts offer advice on end-of-year financial planning
With only days left before the end of the year and questions surrounding the looming fiscal cliff local financial experts are weighing in on ways to protect your investments and see the best return on 2012 income taxes.
Belk Spring Charity Sale
Belk’s Charity Sale on May 1 from 6-10 a.m. will once again benefit local charities, schools and nonprofit organizations throughout the company’s 16-state market area, including Mississippi.