philanthropy

New York's Attorney General releases Pennies for Charity report showing fundraising activities of 300 nonprofits. Donors can check groups' legitimacy and use of funds before making holiday donations.

United Way's Kickoff Cookoff has enlisted 20 local restaurants to donate a portion of business to the non-profit's priorities. The initiative can also drive some business their way.

A documentary about the Armenian Genocide – and the U-S reaction to it – could help with people’s reactions to refugee crises here and in other parts of…