Crime & Safety
Dunwoody Police Asking Residents to Research Charities Before Donating
A group selling magazines Thursday weren't permitted by the city to solicit donations.
Dunwoody Police are asking residents to again research charitable organizations that solicit donations in the city.
A group named "Graceful Hands" was in Dunwoody Thursday soliciting magazine subscriptions and taking donations, according to police.
The representative and the company haven't filed for a solicitation permit with the city, which is required police reported.
Police are asking people to research organizations that ask for donations in the city.
A handy tool is GuideStar, which offers basic information on a wide variety of charities, including whether they are registered with the IRS, whether a budget is available and whether a mission state has been provided.
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