For Donors
Giving Advice
Donating Cars Wisely
Many of us have seen the billboards and heard the radio ads about donating a used car. Some of us have also read newspaper and magazine articles that talk about the "scam" operations that have accompanied some of the car-donation organizations. Some of these scams might result in the ineligibility of the donation for income taxes, or an unnecessary liability to the original owner because the title was never transferred properly.
Suggestions for China's Earthquake Disaster
A powerful 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck China on May 12th, and already the confirmed death toll is 20,000, with an estimated 26,000 additional buried under the rubble, and 14,000 people still missing. The death toll is expected to climb further as more areas are reached and communications are restored. Over 10 million people have been affected by this tragedy.
Suggestions for Myanmar Disaster
There are current reports of over 22,000 deaths and another 44,000 missing. However, enormous efforts need to be implemented to fend off a second wave of deaths due to lack of water, shelter, sanitation, and health facilities.
