How to Choose the Right Charity and Make Your Philanthropy Count

| By Lisa Duffy
Categories: Blog, Home, Non-Profit
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The importance of charity ratings
Donors invest their hard-earned dollars in philanthropy with specific intentions—to make a meaningful difference in causes they care about. But how do you choose the right charity? Which organization will be a good steward of your gift, maintain high charity ratings, demonstrate measurable impact, and help you maximize your tax benefits? If your passion is …

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Honoring All Who Served this Veterans Day

| By Bill Ivey
Categories: Blog, Home
On November 11, 1919, President Woodrow Wilson issued a message commemorating the first Armistice Day to recognize the anniversary of the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 when the guns finally fell silent to end the “War to End All Wars.” In 1938, Congress designated November 11th as a …

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National Estate Planning Awareness Week

| By Suzanne Shaheen
Categories: Blog, Home
National Estate Planning Awareness Week began in 2008 to help the public understand estate planning and its vital role in financial wellness. Careful estate planning, including the designation of beneficiaries, considerations regarding organ donation and life support, as well as durable powers of attorney for health care, can significantly reduce confusion among family members or …

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Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: Help is out there

| By Lisa Duffy
Categories: Blog, Home, Veteran topic
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September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and share resources to help spread the word about actions that can promote healing and give hope. Veteran suicide is a national concern. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Veterans comprise nearly a quarter of suicide deaths in the country. Homes For Our …

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HOMES FOR OUR TROOPS FEATURED ON WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE

| By Breeana Baptista
Categories: Blog, Home
Homes For Our Troops featured on Who Wants To Be a Millionaire
On Wednesday, September 3, CNN Anchor’s Jake Tapper and Kaitlan Collins took the “hot seat” on ABC’s Who Wants to be a Millionaire, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. Both journalists competed to raise awareness and funds for causes close to their hearts. HFOT National Board Ambassador and longtime supporter, Jake Tapper, played on behalf of Homes …

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