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I'm Taking the Pledge Against Hunger, Won't You?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

As our nation's needs soar, and charitable donations plunge, it is taking its toll on the nonprofit sector. Foodbanks, soup kitchens, and many other nonprofits that address the hunger issue are being hit by a triple whammy. That's why I'm taking the pledge to end hunger because if we all do a little bit - it can go a long way.

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Hunger Is A Global and Local Issue: Some Ways To Take Action

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The younger kids are asked to bring an item in that is donated to a local community group in need. For October, the school is requesting donations of canned food for the local food pantry. " Hunger is not only local issue, but also a global one. obesity and chronic hunger and malnutrition. I signed up.

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77 Quotes from VolunteerHub Clients

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We wouldn’t be able to make the impact we do without the help and support of volunteerism,” said Carla Fortenberry, Volunteer Manager, Loudoun Hunger Relief. Also, a lot of hours went into printing paperwork before events,” said Austin Rippeto, Training Coordinator at Special Olympics Missouri. . “We of Orange County.

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Social Media Breakfast Boston: Help Leverage A Tyson Foods Gift of Protein for Boston

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Before you read any further, go over to Tyson Foods and c omment on this post about hunger in Massachusetts. For every comment, Tyson Foods will donate 100 pounds of protein to the Boston Food Bank. It only takes a minute to leave a comment indicating you've read the post and it can do so much.

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Everything You Need to Know About Data You Learned in Kindergarten

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It's an extra step that could mean the difference between making the donation, or not. Another example is the Hunger Relief Map from the Capitol Area Food Bank in Austin. The problem, in Perla's mind, was that the average donor would still have to spend additional time finding her site to get the information.

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Meet Connie Reece: Using Social Media to Strike Back At Ike

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Based on Austin, Texas, I caught up with Connie to find how she is using Social Media raise money for victims of Hurricane Ike and other recent social media fundraising causes. Can you share some stories about a few of your recent fundraising with social media projects to help nonprofits in Austin, TX? Tell me about you.

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Guest Post by Michaela Hackner: Community Matters Even At SXSW

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Our communities vet good ideas, apply the "trust" layer, and motivate us to take real action — from donating to becoming an advocate. During a panel on fundraising, Donors Choose raised enough money to fund a music classroom project in Austin.