Homes For Our Troops honors National Day of Service and Remembrance

| By Lisa Duffy
Categories: Blog, Home
September 11 is a federally recognized National Day of Service and Remembrance created to honor the victims of the 9/11 attacks and rekindle the spirit of unity and patriotism that brought Americans together in the aftermath of tragedy. Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) believes in keeping this patriotic spirit alive. Here are some ways you …

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Five Ways to Support Injured Veterans on National Nonprofit Day

| By Breeana Baptista
Categories: Blog, Home
On August 17, 1894, the United States Congress passed the Tariff Act, effectively allowing nonprofit organizations to become exempt from paying taxes. Every year, on August 17, we observe National Nonprofit Day to celebrate nonprofit organizations and their impact on our communities. In honor of National Nonprofit Day, we encourage you to learn about our …

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Top Seven Best Practices of HFOT’s Donors

| By Lisa Duffy
Categories: Blog, Fundraising, Home
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Top Seven Best Practices of HFOT’s Donors
Our donors are discerning and sophisticated. They want to ensure their hard-earned funds are helping a legitimate and fiscally responsible organization, so they do their homework, often consulting and relying on the guidance of professional evaluators such as Charity Navigator. If you recognize any of these habits in your own giving practices, congratulations—and thanks for …

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DONOR TIPS: The importance of charity ratings

| By Lisa Duffy
Categories: Blog, Home, Non-Profit
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The importance of charity ratings
According to the National Center for Charitable Statistics, there are more than 1.5 million nonprofits registered in the United States vying for donor dollars. Two important questions to consider when donating to a charity include: Will they be good stewards of your money? Do they have your best interest at heart? Donors must become educated …

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