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Community Technology Alliance: Helping Address Homelessness with Mobile Technology

Tech Soup

This San Jose, CA-based organization provides technology and services to agencies that work directly with the homeless in their community. Recently, CTA conducted a study on mobile use by the homeless population of Santa Clara County (where CTA is located). Mobile phones are also essential for finding jobs. What CTA Uncovered.

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Using Inkind Donations To Help You Grow Your Nonprofit

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When you think about an inkind gift, you may think of stuff, such as bottled water and packaged snacks for events or hotel-sized shampoo and conditioner for a shelter serving homeless families. For example, a homeless shelter in my area was given a piece of property in a prestigious community. It’s unfortunate, but it happens.

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Cut Through the Clutter: Why Storytelling Matters for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

An effective story not only helps nonprofits attract new donors but also increases overall brand awareness, which can be good for landing corporate sponsorships or attracting media coverage. Women for Women International does a good job of keeping their supporters updated with stories of women impacted by their program.

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Super Supporters: The Volunteer Who Gave $10,000

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Lola’s story: Turning volunteers into super supporters When Lola Woods went into the Idaho Youth Ranch thrift store she wasn’t thinking about runaway or homeless youth. As she waited in line with her item she overheard an ad on the instore radio about the ways Idaho Youth Ranch helps struggling kids and families.

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Non-profit gives job opportunities to homeless | kens5.com San Antonio

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Non-profit gives job opportunities to homeless | kens5.com com San Antonio : DOWNTOWN AUSTIN -- The homeless of Austin have an unexpected advantage during South by Southwest (SXSW) as non-profits help the homeless make the most of music festival by giving them job opportunities.

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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. We have different agencies that come to assist the individuals in our program with things such as job search assistance and other life skills and basic needs.

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The Best Giving Tuesday Email Subject Lines Of 2022

Bloomerang

I’m here to help you write click-worthy subject lines just in time for year-end giving , your next campaign, or even next year’s Giving Tuesday. . Alice, help get 4 more kids to camp! Emoji’s help you stand out in a busy and boring inbox. . Will you help us build a counseling center for Jessica? . Plus emojis!

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