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Build a Bridge from Homelessness to Hope

NonProfit PRO

In 2011, Covenant House saw the need for a technology that could assist their work and empower them to provide more and better support to their communities. Apricot by Social Solutions helped them exceed their goal of adding 400 available beds by 167%, allowing them to provide 293 more beds than originally planned!

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Using Social Media to Put a Face on Homelessness with Mark Horvath

NetWits

He goes by the name Hardly Normal and fights to put a face on homelessness by using the internet, social media and InvisiblePeople.TV (content can be intense) to share stories about real people battling with being out on the street. While at SXSW 2011 I had a got a few minutes to catch up with Mark. It’s powerful.

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Refurbished Computers for Nonprofit Serving Homeless

Tech Soup

The mission of Transition Projects is to help people to transition from homelessness to permanent housing. In June of this year (2011) we obtained 26 computers through the RCI Program at TechSoup. Candice has a masters degree in library and information science and is Transition Projects’ first formal IT person.

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NTC Day of Service 2011: The Art of Story Capture

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

This year’s Day of Service featured three different projects – a computer recycling project and installation of a wireless network in Washington, DC’s largest homeless shelter and meal preparation at DC Central Kitchen. Approximately 100 volunteers participated in service activities. Tech Recycling Day.

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Six Things to Know in Nonprofit Technology News

Tech Soup

They’re being created mainly to help mental health patients adhere to a prescription medication regimen. High-Tech Help for Homelessness. Why would a homeless person need a mobile phone? For one thing, phones allow them to look for work, housing, or medical help. Here’s the part I like.

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NTC Day of Service 2011: The Art of Story Capture

NTEN

This year's Day of Service featured three different projects - a computer recycling project and installation of a wireless network in Washington, DC's largest homeless shelter and meal preparation at DC Central Kitchen. Approximately 100 volunteers participated in service activities. Event 360 was a sponsor for the Day of Service.

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5 Content Marketing Success Stories Your Nonprofit Needs to Imitate

NetWits

Along the way they’ve used content in the form of life changing stories to help shed light on how they’re making a difference. He’s the 2011 March of Dimes National Ambassador. Make-a-Wish Foundation arrived on the scene in 1980 by helping one boy become a police officer. March of Dimes – Use a multidimensional approach.

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