How to Tell If That Online Fundraiser Will Actually Help Immigrant Children at the Border

How to Tell If That Online Fundraiser Will Actually Help Immigrant Children at the Border

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https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/pav4y7/how-to-help-immigrant-children-border

As we’ve all become increasingly aware of the thousands of migrant children separated from their families and detained at the US border, many people have understandably had the urge to try to help. But how can you be sure that online campaign you’re clicking “donate” on is legitimate?

“Unfortunately, in times of need, there are individuals who take advantage of the issue and the generosity of individuals looking to get involved,” said Larry Lieberman, the chief operating officer of Charity Navigator, an independent charity watchdog group, in an email.

How to Tell If That Online Fundraiser Will Actually Help Immigrant Children at the Border

Jun 20, 2018, 1:20pm UTC
https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/pav4y7/how-to-help-immigrant-children-border > As we’ve all become increasingly aware of the thousands of migrant children separated from their families and detained at the US border, many people have understandably had the urge to try to help. But how can you be sure that online campaign you’re clicking “donate” on is legitimate? > “Unfortunately, in times of need, there are individuals who take advantage of the issue and the generosity of individuals looking to get involved,” said Larry Lieberman, the chief operating officer of Charity Navigator, an independent charity watchdog group, in an email.