Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Wildfires are becoming more intense and more frequent,” according to the UN Environment Programme , exacerbated by climate change and land-use changes. Puerto Rico “ earthquake swarm.” Puerto Rico experienced a series of earthquakes beginning in December 2019. Syrian refugee crisis. million in aid.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Putting this best practice into action, in 2019—two years after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico—the Amgen Foundation awarded $257,500 to the University of Puerto Rico for rebuilding efforts. . Funding community organizing efforts can activate and engage residents to change those systems. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Note from Beth: With the hurricanes, gun violence, and fires, I gave generously, including donations to Global Giving funds. Donors have given about equal amounts to Hurricane Harvey ($4.0M as they have to the recent hurricanes in Puerto Rico + the Caribbean ($4.6M Repeat giving rates haven’t changed.

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Achieve

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Delayed help to Puerto Rico after devastating hurricanes. Their approach to creating change is as multifaceted as the generation of which they are a part. They are activists who will not be ignored, who are demanding change and shouting that they will neither stand for hate nor remain quiet in its presence.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 21, 2018

In our work to advance corporate social change leadership at Points of Light, we have the opportunity to listen to the ambitions and challenges of engagement leaders inside of companies. We started talking about how the field of corporate engagement has changed , and what trends are shaping the future of corporate social engagement.

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Everyaction

JULY 23, 2018

I called up Jeanette Morelan from WCK to talk about food as an agent for change and some of their recent work around the world. Last year disaster relief once again became the main focus of our organization as we activated and served over 4 million meals in Peru, Houston, Puerto Rico, and California. million meals!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 22, 2021

To celebrate the power of connecting volunteers with communities that need their support, we’re highlighting three organizations that are rallying thousands of volunteers to tackle issues like food insecurity, climate change, and mass vaccinations. . Serving Food and Friendship During Lockdown. When lockdowns hit the U.K.

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