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It's National 211 Day!

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And more—many of these 211s serve as the first point of contact during disasters, offer specialized screenings for the homeless, kinship care programs, senior citizen inquiries, and special programs that connect with addiction recovery, workforce needs, early childhood assistance, veterans assistance, crisis hotlines and so much more.

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Announcing Our First Impact Labs Cohort on Zero Hunger: Addressing Food Insecurity in the U.S.

Saleforce Nonprofit

For example, our first Impact Lab cohort designed Service Match , an open-source app designed for case managers who connect people experiencing homelessness to vital human services. Notably, the group debated the tension between short-term fixes and long-term systemic change. “ Jennifer Thall. Elizabeth Whamond. Juliana Pereira.

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A Hearty Congratulations to TechSoup Members Winning Google Impact Challenge Awards

Tech Soup

This early childhood program initially serves 400 preschoolers and their families, providing them with up to 40,000 eBooks and learning apps. GLIDE is a faith-based homeless services program in San Francisco that supplies hot meals, violence prevention, and education services in one of worst neighborhoods. 250,000 Grant Winners.

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A Blueprint to Building a New Model of Community Care

Saleforce Nonprofit

It required that we built and scaled systems quickly so that diverse stakeholders and partners, including donors and volunteers, community based organization partners, and restaurants, had accessible and transparent access to the information they needed. We need your help and collaboration.

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10 Organizations Leading The Way This Mental Health Awareness Month

Everyaction

Lack of access to appropriate mental health care carries serious consequences, including increased likelihood of hospitalization, homelessness, incarceration, and suicide. s homeless population. Their Integrated Care Center is a new model for delivering healthcare and wellness programs to low-income and homeless people.

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Sheroes You Should Know: Inspiring Stories for #WomensHistoryMonth

EveryAction

Despite her family's affluence, Lorraine Hansberry's childhood in Chicago during the 1930s was not without hardship, discrimination, and segregation. Before her historic flight, Jemison served as a Peace Corps Medical Officer in Sierra Leone and Liberia, where she oversaw the medical system that serviced Peace Corps and U.S.

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