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5 Ways Libraries Support Disaster Relief and Recovery

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The Saskatoon Public Library opened its doors to these evacuees, and staff members stepped up their efforts to help the evacuees communicate with their family and friends. Staffers also let people from outside of Saskatoon check out books from the library and access other services. Educating the Public on Disaster Preparedness.

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Upcoming Free Webinar This Thursday! Disaster-Proof Your Nonprofit or Library Tech

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With this year being the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's devastation, it's a good time to make sure your organization is prepared to remain resilient and keep the doors open to serve your community - whether you face a natural disaster or a simple server failure. Join us this Thursday, September 10 at 11 a.m.

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How Technology Helped Zero to Three + Harold Grinspoon Foundation Through A Crisis

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Harold Grinspoon Foundation is a collection of programs with the mission of making Jewish life and the Jewish community more connected. We had to completely rethink what it is we do for our community.”. Time was of the essence to respond to the challenges swiftly and remain an invaluable asset to the Jewish community online.

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Nancy Jo Craig’s Lifetime Achievement Award In Nonprofit Computer Refurbishment

Tech Soup

A short time after she took over a small troubled computer refurbishment nonprofit - hurricane Katrina hit. In August of 2005, she had barely begun getting things in order when Hurricanes Katrina and Rita struck. The organization looks for opportunities to serve disadvantaged communities wherever it can.

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Mapping for Impact: This Week's Free TechSoup Webinar

Tech Soup

They're also currently involved in a very recent disaster relief effort from Hurricane Isaac. This kind of transparency demonstrates how web mapping can enhance a nonprofit's or library's online presence. Find out how your organization can take advantage of donated Esri products through TechSoup too!

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Make Your Fundraising Mobile with Connect2Give

Tech Soup

We're all familiar with it, a message saying "Help the recovery from Hurricane Sandy. " New at TechSoup: Your 501(c)(3) nonprofit, library, or foundation can now collect donations by text message — and develop your own mobile site — with discounted and donated services from Connect2Give.

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Preparing for the Next Disaster: The Future of #crisisdata

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I've always evangelized the potential of tools like Facebook and Twitter to create meaningful communities and collaborations, but now realize the true opportunity for all of us who spend our days mixing up cocktails of mission and technology: . We're good at listening, responding, engaging, building community, and providing value.