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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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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

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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

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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

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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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Vote for Your CNN Hero: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Impact

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Yohannes Gebregeorgis "Moved by the lack of children's books and literacy in his native Ethiopia, Yohannes Gebregeorgis established Ethiopia Reads , bringing free public libraries and literacy programs to thousands of Ethiopian children." Liz McCartney "Dedicated to helping Hurricane Katrina survivors in St. Her nonprofit St.

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Volunteering Can Be Good for Your Job

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According to the Womens Way press release , "The correlation of women’s professional growth and development with their philanthropic involvement makes a strong business case to employees and employers about the importance of investing in community involvement as a professional development tool."

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