Pepsi and Wal-Mart launched social media campaigns to give millions of dollars to the most popular charities. But did some buy votes?
You have until Dec. 31 to go through your stuff and make a noncash tax-deductible donation. Here's how.
When it comes to charity, most people have good hearts, but many don't use their heads.
Do it because it's the right thing to do, rather than to get your picture in the paper.
More consumers say they're buying holiday presents that support a cause. What to watch out for.
Here are a couple of ways to give to food banks -- even if you think you can't afford it.
When times get tough, people tend to shift their giving toward groups that provide basic needs.
Nationwide program buys back Halloween candy and sends it to U.S. troops overseas.
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