Amazon announced two weeks ago that the AmazonSmile program is being discontinued as of February 20. As a result, BVA seeks opportunities with other revenue sources to generate at least the same or greater support than that generated by AmazonSmile. 

Amazon introduced AmazonSmile in 2013 as it set out to expand its Prime membership business, enabling customers to designate 0.5 percent of the price of eligible purchases to the charity of their choice. There was no additional cost for customers to donate. The open policy inspired more than a million charities to sign up, including BVA. Many of the Association’s loyal supporters made regular donations to BVA through AmazonSmile. For additional information about the program’s termination, click here.