On Friday, in response to the wildfires burning across the Los Angeles area, sports apparel manufacturer Fanatics released an “LA Strong” collection of shirts and hoodies to raise money for the American Red Cross and Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation. The “LA Strong” merch collection, de...
Now, crowdfunding isn’t just for businesses. Individuals and nonprofits can also use it to raise money for causes they care about, like medical expenses, disaster relief, or community projects. Most people use sites like Kickstarter or Indiegogo to crowdfund. But these sites have some downsides...
International aid organizations not only raise money for refugees but they also recruit skilled volunteers. These positions often require a long-term commitment (1 month or more) and several years of experience and/or education in the volunteer area. Opportunities with international organizations abroad...
A remittance is money that is sent from one party to another. Broadly speaking, any payment of an invoice or a bill can be called a remittance. However, the term is most often used nowadays to describe a sum of money sent by someone working abroad to their family back home. The term ...
You’ll need to provide a copy of a divorce decree and other court orders Other income requirements for a mortgage loan The amount of money you earn isn’t the only thing that matters when buying a home. While your income to qualify for a mortgage is crucial, you should be mindful of...
Choose a personal loan if: You want to borrow a smaller amount, have good credit, and can secure an interest rate less than 12%. Read more: How much personal loan can I get? Home equity loan: This is also called a second mortgage. You borrow a certain amount of money for your renov...
How to Help: Donate money or essential items like clothing and food. World Central Kitchen Spearheaded by chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen provides meals to first responders and families affected by the fires. How to Help: Donate to support their ongoing relief efforts. ...
(RED) partners with brands to create products and experiences to raise money to fight HIV/AIDS. Companies create (RED) versions of their products, and the proceeds go to a global fund that makes grants to HIV/AIDS organizations. 3. Warby Parker “Buy a Pair, Give a Pair” Optical company...
Jewelry designer Adam Neeley released a capsule collection of six made-in-California jewels with 100 percent of the proceeds from sales going to Direct Relief, to support those who have been impacted by the fires in Los Angeles. “Our hearts are breaking for our beloved Southern California and...
Posted inBacking Up Your Photos,How To,The Backup Plan Updated 3/7/21 Nothing is worse than watching a victim of the latest disaster digging through the timbers of her home looking for the things she loves most: favorite photos. The worst part is this type of loss is so easy to prevent...