American Red Cross

The Most (and Least) Charitable States in America

A recent spate of disasters has people across the country reaching for their wallets to help out. But residents of some states are a lot more generous than others.

Consume with a Conscience: The Rise of Ethical Shopping

More Americans are waking up to the idea of citizen consumerism -- a fitting topic on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, when our thoughts turn to social consciousness. Could the concept of making more of our purchases purposeful go mainstream in the same way that the green buying movement has?

Japan Earthquake, Tsunami Remind Us: Give Carefully

Recall Roundup: Mylanta, Roman Shades, Nutmeg, Cold Medicine and More

Haiti Earthquake Brings Charity Scams Out of the Woodwork

Within hours of last week's earthquake in Haiti, charities were scrambling to respond to the catastrophe. So too were cyber-criminals, who were looking to exploit unwitting Internet users seeking to donate to the relief effort. It has gotten so bad, the FBI and others have issued warnings to the public.