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Geo-Tagged Map Shows Impact of Hurricane Joaquin in Real Time

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Map illustrates damage reports as hurricane hits North Carolina. 5, 2015— VisionLink , a community inspired software and consulting company, has developed a free, shareable, real-time, geo-tagged map depicting actual damage reports produced by Hurricane Joaquin. BOULDER, Colo. —

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Free South Carolina Disaster Home Cleanup Hotline Available Now

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Call 1-800-451-1954 for free help from local relief agencies BOULDER, Colo. – All services are free. This partnership helps connect survivors with local relief agencies in your area,” said Joe Hillis, operations Director with ITDRC who along with Humanity Road is providing volunteers to staff the hotlines. “We

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What happened in 2020 disaster philanthropy beyond COVID-19?  

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CDP’s Cari Cullen describes a derecho as a “storm with hurricane-force winds in a place where the infrastructure isn’t built for hurricane-force winds.” This list isn’t exhaustive, and far more could have been written about hurricanes, droughts, and other disasters and humanitarian crises that happened in 2020. Be flexible.

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How Loggerhead Marinelife Center is Raising Funds to Save Sea Turtles

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Annually, the Center works to protect and monitor nesting and hatching sea turtles, rehabilitate sea turtles, conduct pollution prevention and marine debris removal initiatives, and provide free education programming to all. Because LMC is a free admission facility, the Center heavily depends on donations to fuel its conservation efforts.

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VisionLink iPhone App Makes Top Ten List

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The Shelter View iPhone App, contributed by VisionLink to the American Red Cross, ranked in the top ten free utilities this weekend on the iTunes Store. The Red Cross opened more than 500 shelters, providing local assistance across the entire eastern seaboard. Yes, Yes, Yes and Yes!

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What Is Volunteerism? A Guide to the History & Benefits

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Volunteerism definition Volunteerism is the act of contributing free labor to conduct community service or support a nonprofit organization. Offering virtual volunteer opportunities helps many nonprofit organizations connect with new audiences and grow their reach beyond their local communities. Make your volunteer program inclusive.

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49 Online Fundraising Ideas to Help You Raise More

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In the aftermath of a disaster, whether it be a devastating hurricane that has left your community flooded or a wildfire that has forced your community to leave their homes behind, you’ll need to mobilize quickly to provide support. Set up an online store and tap your local artisans for goods to sell for a virtual craft fair.

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