Emily’s list: Save your pennies edition

I don’t know what I signed up for, but in the past few weeks, I have been assailed with snail mail asking me to contribute to a various humanitarian and relief efforts across the world — clean water, dying animals, homeless people — you name it.

I had a different topic in mind for this week’s roundup, but then I came home yesterday and checked my mail. Yep, another piece of fundraising mail. This one was in a regular-sized envelope ..read more

For Chase, the People Have Spoken

Were you one of the 2 million FaceBook fans that helped determine which charity received a hefty donation of $1 million from Chase? If not, then not only did you miss out on helping your favorite charity receive a substantial amount of money of which they could  have put to good use; but also on what many experts are labeling one of the largest social media events of its kind to have ever taken place by a credit card issuer.

 

Although ..read more

American Express Helps You Give More than Money

When it comes to giving to those that are less fortunate, what is the first thing that comes to mind? In many cases it is simply giving some monetary amount to a favorite charity or organization hoping that the donation will help those in need. While in the past this method was one of the most popular choices, things are constantly changing and companies like American Express have decided to do more. Now programs like the “Member Project” are leading ..read more

Redeeming Citi rewards points even more rewarding for Haiti

Cashing in rewards points has never been more rewarding for me. Today, I redeemed 5,000 rewards points in exchange for a $50 donation to the American Red Cross International Response Fund for Haiti relief.

When I read in the New York Times blog that credit card companies were allowing users to redeem rewards points and donate to the Haiti relief efforts, I knew I wanted to contribute in some way.

Let me say that I have already donated to the Red Cross Haiti ..read more

Chase Gives With Your Help

When it comes to charitable giving Capital One isn’t the only credit card issuer that is giving to those less fortunate. Having their own way of making charitable donations Chase and Facebook have teamed up for the Chase Community Giving Program. With this around 100 charities that will receive a $25,000 grant with one giving the opportunity to receive a one million dollar grant.

 

For this program the charities that received the initial grant were voted upon by Facebook members, which ..read more

Emily’s list: Children’s Day edition

National Children’s Day is celebrated on different days in various countries across the world. International Children’s Day is on June 1, but today is something special — it’s Universal Children’s Day.

The holiday was first proclaimed in 1954 by the United Nations General Assembly. It was created in hopes that countries would create their own children’s day as a way to celebrate childhood and to encourage an understanding and mutual understanding between children.

One of the greatest things my ..read more

Seasons Giving With a Capital One Credit Card

With the season of giving upon us, there are so many things that we can do to help those of us that are less fortunate. Traditionally many people find ways to give back by volunteering in the community or by giving small donations to charities that they feel need the most help. To help make giving easier, Capital One cardholders have the ability to search for the charity that is right for them by way of the No Hassle Giving ..read more