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Citizen Tech: Social Media in Disaster Response

Amy Sample Ward

My contribution to the panel is to provide context about the use of social media in emergency and disaster response as well as an overview of some of the tools we saw deployed last year and we may see in the future. Yahoo set up 100 Internet-linked computers at the Astrodome and developed a meta-search of evacuee registration websites.

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How You Can Help Haiti Relief Efforts

Qgiv

Last weekend, the island of Haiti was hit hard by not one, but two, natural disasters. The good news is that no matter how far you are from Haiti, you can still help those impacted by these disasters. Their focus is on the well-being of children and families. On August 14 th , a 7.2 Louis d’Ayiti.

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Nonprofit Mission Statements vs. Vision Statements

Whole Whale

We can look at Google Trends to see the difference between searches for mission v.s. Teach for America’s vision statement is that one day, all children in this nation will have the opportunity to attain an excellent education. . Make a Wish America : Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

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How to Help After the Maui Wildfire

Qgiv

To ensure that your money is going to the right places, use tools like Charity Navigator , Candid (formerly GuideStar) ,and TEOS (tax-exempt organization search) to evaluate the legitimacy and impact of the organizations you’re donating to before you give. You can donate and sign up to volunteer here.

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How to Help After Hurricane Ian

Qgiv

When donating, 100% of your gift will go toward the disaster relief operation you choose. UNICEF USA is working on the ground to provide children and families support in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian with safe drinking water, hygiene and sanitation kits, medicine, nutrition and more. Donate here to provide support.

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Quick Guide to Grants for Nonprofits: Tips, Resources & More

Qgiv

For example, the Ben and Jerry’s Foundation focuses on grants for organizations rooted in social change and justice, while the Kellogg Foundation provides grants for nonprofits that help children and families. Your organization can apply for one of the foundation’s grants to help children in your community.

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What A Pandemic Teaches Us About Innovation and Corporate Giving

Givinga

We’ve all faced the impact of COVID-19 – from job loss to home-schooling our children to mental health concerns, or much worse – but in keeping with the resiliency of the human spirit, the scale and scope of the pandemic has driven innovation. A look back at 2020 shows that unprecedented challenges often lead to unexpected opportunity.

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