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Charities Hope for Last-Minute Donation Surge

In recession, gifts are down, but need is higher than ever

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 31, 2009 1:05 PM CST

(Newser) – Charities and nonprofits are hoping for a whirlwind of last-minute donations to make up for a dismal year that saw donations fall while the need for services rose. “This is basically the most critical giving season since the Great Depression,” a representative for...   Read full story »

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