Make sure your donations are meaningful and impactful in the aftermath of a tragedy
Make sure your donations are meaningful and impactful in the aftermath of a tragedy

In the aftermath of the tragic shooting that claimed several lives in Colorado Springs people are asking how they can help the families of the victims and the children who witnessed the violence.

While donating to crowdfunding sites can be a nice gesture to help people in need, consumer advocates warn you are giving at your own risk because there isn't any oversight on who exactly gets the money and how it's spent.