Amazon announces end to its decade long charity program, leaving charities that rely on the company’s donations in a lurch. Author: Associated PressPublished: 12:29 PM PST January 25, 2023Updated: 12:29 PM PST January 25, 2023
SEATTLE — 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
