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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. Whether it’s direct or indirect content, why do citizens turn to social media in moments of need or disaster?

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16 Million 2-1-1 Calls in 2009

VisionLink

We are particularly pleased to support those partnerships that weave 2-1-1 operations into a more holistic effort, such as when integrated with elder care, homeless management, or disaster response. 211 seeks to authorize federal funding through the U.S. The Calling for 2-1-1 Act, S 211 and H.R. For more information, please visit www.211us.org.

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How Cross-Sector Collaboration is Helping Fight Youth Unemployment in Boston

Connection Cafe

This could mean getting aid after a disaster to those that need it by working directly with a local community foundation or addressing a significant need in your community. This also allows John Hancock to be flexible with their funding allocations while staying on budget. How did these groups come together?

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Vote for Your CNN Hero: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Impact

Have Fun - Do Good

Over the past week though, there have been little glimpses of happiness amid the disasters, scandals and economic bad news - stories about the CNN Heroes: Ordinary People Extraordinary Impact. Today, the Los Angeles nanny funds a school in her native Malawi -- where half a million children have been orphaned by the disease."

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The Many Ways to Say I Love You With A Donation To A Charity

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

(RED) was created by Bono and Bobby Shriver, Chairman of DATA to raise awareness and money for The Global Fund by teaming up with the world's most iconic brands to produce (PRODUCT)RED branded products. A percentage of each (PRODUCT)RED product sold is given to The Global Fund. Habitat for Humanity's Operation Home Delivery.

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The Bold, Focused Ideas of Breakthrough Nonprofit Brands: Book Giveaway Winners Announced

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

in 2011 to be involved in disaster training programs leading up to the 10th anniversary of 9/11, called the “March to 1 Million” program. We are Rape Crisis and Victim Services, Employment (80% placement rate for women and men), Adult Literacy, general counseling for women and families, legal clinic…and on and on. We are NOT a shelter.