Money Crashers: Charities Providing COVID-19 Relief

My latest Money Crashers article is a companion piece to my earlier one on finding the best charities. This one has a more specific focus: the best charities to support during the COVID pandemic. I consulted guides from charity watchdogs like CharityWatch and Charity Navigator, as well as news sources like Wired and The New York Times, to find out which organizations are helping people affected by the pandemic — meeting needs such as medical care, supplies, food, mental health care, cash aid, and education. I selected the ones that showed up on multiple lists and checked them all out on the charity watchdog sites to make sure they all got good marks for transparency, oversight, and effective use of funds. These are the 16 charities that made the cut.

There are also businesses that have been helping out in various ways, such as donating PPE for health workers, cash to charities, or their own products and services. In most cases, you can't donate to these businesses (though some have set up funds for this purpose), but you can support them with your shopping dollars.

Check out the full list here: 16 Charities & Non-Profits Providing COVID-19 Relief (Highest Rated)