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January 26, 2023

AmazonSmile's end is alarming, say nonprofits

  • As of 2022, the company said it has donated $449 million to various charities through the program.
    • By THALIA BEATY and GLENN GAMBOA
    Associated Press

    Amazon's surprise decision to shut down its AmazonSmile donation program has left thousands of its nonprofit beneficiaries disappointed and concerned about finding ways to replace the funding.

    The e-commerce giant had launched AmazonSmile in 2013, contributing 0.5% of every purchase made by participating customers to the charity of their choosing. As of 2022, the company said it has donated $449 million to various charities.


     
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