http://hawaii.bbb.org 10 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://hawaii.bbb.org/article/five-mistakes-to-avoid-when-donating-to-a-charity-24357 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT BBB Wise Giving Alliance recommends donors research charities fully before they give—just like the billionaires do. http://hawaii.bbb.org/article/you-too-can-donate-like-a-billionaire-21475 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 05:00:00 GMT The BBB Wise Giving Alliance released a list of standards that national charities most commonly fail to meet when being evaluated by the Alliance. http://hawaii.bbb.org/article/top-reasons-charities-fail-to-meet-bbb-wise-giving-alliance-standards--20727 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT Planning to donate to the oil spill clean up? Here is a list of charities that are assisting the clean up effort and meet BBB Wise Giving Alliance’s Standards for Charity Accountability. http://hawaii.bbb.org/article/charities-assisting-gulf-coast-oil-spill-clean-up-20109 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 06:00:00 GMT In the wake of the earthquake disaster in Haiti, donations via text message are very popular. Giving through text can be a safe and easy way to give, but BBB advises that you should still use caution. http://hawaii.bbb.org/article/bbb-advice-on-donating-by-text-message-for-haiti-relief-efforts-14744 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 06:00:00 GMT As support needs grow in the wake of the devastating earthquake in Haiti, many people want to donate to a related charity. But not all charities are equipped to help and some might be fraudulent. http://hawaii.bbb.org/article/bbb-advises-donors-evaluate-haiti-earthquake-charity-appeals--14688 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:00:00 GMT Find trustworthy U.S. national charities providing assistance in response to the earthquake in Haiti. http://hawaii.bbb.org/article/trustworthy-charities-providing-haiti-earthquake-relief-14699 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://hawaii.bbb.org/article/ftc-the-federal-trade-commissions-information-about-relief-for-hurricane-victims-4721