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Today is National Telephone Day!

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On April 25th, we observe National Telephone Day. source: sellcell) National Telephone Day is a great day to highlight two essential telephone numbers: 211 and 988. Thousands of caring, local experts are available to help 24/7. These are the boots on the ground, the local experts who make finding help easier.

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The Countdown is On: Celebrating National 211 Day!

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Saturday, February 11th, is National 211 Day 2023! 211 is the most comprehensive source of information about local resources and services in the country. It's powered by people: thousands of caring, local experts are available to help, 24/7. 211 can be accessed by phone or computer at 211.org.

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Foundations step up funding to bolster trust in local news 

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news organizations, specifically local news outlets, have been rapidly dwindling. The COVID-19 pandemic brought more challenges for the industry, as demand for local news grew but revenue and outlets shrank. MacArthur, and William and Flora Hewlett Foundations have recognized the importance of a vibrant local news ecosystem.

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Equalizing Access to Technology & Powering Tomorrow’s Leaders

Saleforce Nonprofit

Technology, and access to technology, is the great equalizer,” says Lorraine Orr, the COO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), in a new film showcasing how Black youth are benefitting from better access to digital platforms. Salesforce.org Partners with Atlantic Re:think for Custom Film of the Boys and Girls Clubs.

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Equalizing Access to Technology & Powering Tomorrow’s Leaders

Saleforce Nonprofit

Technology, and access to technology, is the great equalizer,” says Lorraine Orr, the COO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), in a new film showcasing how Black youth are benefitting from better access to digital platforms. Salesforce.org Partners with Atlantic Re:think for Custom Film of the Boys and Girls Clubs.

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How Funders are Driving Systems Change in Response to the Climate Crisis

Saleforce Nonprofit

They are also pivoting their mission, and driving systems change through new programs that fund climate action , and by integrating sustainability principles horizontally across all other existing programs. . As funders increase their focus on driving systems change, a key question emerges: What does this mean for grantees?

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Closing racial wealth gaps with community land trusts 

Candid

Beyond making us less competitive in the global economy, growing wealth inequality puts our democracy at risk; in a nation of “haves” and “have nots,” elite interests are completely removed from the needs of regular people. This concentration of wealth in smaller and smaller corners of the U.S.