Research a Charity Before Giving a Donation So You Avoid Donating to a Fraudulent Organization

If you are considering giving to a charity, you should take the time to do a little research before donating to any organization. There are countless charitable organizations in the Atlanta area, and while you may assume that every organization that calls itself a charity has a noble intention, that’s just not the case. Unfortunately, there are some people hoping to make a quick profit off the kindness and generosity of others, and they have set up fraudulent organizations in an effort to deceive the public. That’s why it’s important to look closely at the charity you are giving to in order to ensure your donation helps support a cause you feel strongly about.

Perhaps the best way to research a charity before giving a donation is using the Internet. If the charity is legitimate, in most cases you should be able to find ample information on the organization through a simple Google search. This search technique can help you weed out potential fraudulent organizations, the majority of which won’t take the time to produce information for a website. If the charity does have a website, but you can’t find a clear mission statement or find references to what donations to that organization are used for, then it is probably best to consider giving to another charity.

For a reputable charity that has been operating in the Atlanta area for years, you can turn to American Kidney Services (AKS), an organization that provides support to kidney disease patients. We use donations of clothing, electronics, toys, books, cookware, and other household items to generate funds that are used to help support programs and services of the American Kidney Fund, a nonprofit charity that provides direct financial aid to people with kidney disease.

Giving to our charity is easy. You can schedule a free donation pickup by calling us or using our online form, or joining our free pickup list to be notified when we will be in your area collecting donations during our regular pickup schedule. You can also drop off a donation at our storefront location in Atlanta, any of our drop boxes, or any local Value Village thrift department store.

If you are interested in giving to charity and supporting a great cause, please contact us today to make a donation. We’ll gladly provide additional information regarding how giving to our charity enables us to continue our mission of helping people affected by kidney disease. AKS welcomes donations from residents in Woodstock, Marietta, Kennesaw, Sandy Springs, Alpharetta, and all other communities near Atlanta.