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Why I Donated: Why I Give $100 To My Local Community Foundation Every Year

Bloomerang

In this post, we talk to Lydia, a n instructor in Louisiana, about why she makes a yearly donation of $100 to the Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana (SWLA). The Cause : The Community Foundation of SWLA The Donation : $100 (yearly) What inspired you to make a donation to the Community Foundation of SWLA?

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Resources to Help Those Impacted By Hurricane Ian

Blue Fox

The devastation we see from Hurricane Ian's destructive path is hard to process. We stand with our team and our community to do whatever we can to help. If you have time, talent, or treasure to donate to support these organizations serving in the wake of Hurricane Ian, please do.

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Help Hurricane Harvey Victims: Where To Donate #HoustonStrong

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I also ask for recommendations for local charities from colleagues. The last one is tricky if you are not local to the area, but I’m grateful to have a great network of people who work in the nonprofit sector and can make recommendations. There are many more local nonprofits, focusing on animals, elderly, children, and more.

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How You Can Help Hurricane Ida Relief Efforts

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Late at night on Sunday August 29th, Hurricane Ida made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane near Port Fourchon, Louisiana. The good news is that no matter how far you are from the areas hit by Hurricane Ida, you can still help those impacted by the storm. Part of their work is supporting vulnerable communities that are at risk.

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Three Ways To Help Support Hurricane Relief in Puerto Rico

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

It has been ten days since Hurricane Maria has devastated the Island of Puerto Rico. I have my go-to global organizations that do a great job at relief efforts on the ground, set up funds for long-term rebuilding, or do a terrific job of vetting local charities to support. Local Charities. Where should be donate?

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What happened in 2020 disaster philanthropy beyond COVID-19?  

Candid

billion from private and community foundations and public charities, 96% of dollars addressed disease outbreaks (mainly COVID-19). million in funding was identified for this crisis in 2020 by foundations and public charities. Know your local organizations. Support racialized communities. Beirut explosion.

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Lessons from 2019 to maximize future disaster giving decisions

Candid

funding from foundations, bilateral and multilateral donors, the U.S. Philanthropy plays a crucial role in helping communities prepare for and respond to global disasters and supports the long-term recovery that individuals and communities face after disasters. Enable advocacy and community organizing efforts.