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Measuring Social Media Outcomes Is Easier than Measuring Hurricane Strength

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I grew up in a small town by the New Jersey shore in a house a block from the Atlantic Ocean that my elderly parents still live in today. With Hurricane threatening a direct hit and potential devastating damage, emergency officials called for a mandatory evacuation — something that hasn’t happened in many years.

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8 Top Corporate Giving Trends to Watch in 2024 + Examples

Nonprofits Source

Here are some recent examples of their efforts: Maui wildfires: In August 2023, Target donated $1 million to aid response and recovery efforts for one of the worst disasters Hawaii has ever experienced. The donation was distributed to disaster relief organizations like American Red Cross, Hawaii Community Foundation and local food banks.

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The Maui wildfires: A record in disaster philanthropy, an opportunity to ‘get it right’ 

Candid

That distinction previously belonged to the Greater Houston Community Foundation, after Hurricane Harvey.) million awarded in response to non-epidemic disasters including Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria and the earthquake in Mexico. In 2017, Candid and CDP tracked pledges totaling $531 million for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria.

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Our EveryAction Hero: World Central Kitchen

Everyaction

This year, we have activated kitchens to respond to the volcanoes in Hawaii and Guatemala. We had all these amazing volunteers and food trucks and chefs who had managed their own businesses but lost so much after the hurricane and decided that they wanted to offer their time and resources to WCK.

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A Model for Wildfire Disaster Relief

Connection Cafe

million, while hurricane-related funding totals $480.6 Consider the volcano situation that has been occurring for many months in Hawaii. Whether it is a hurricane or an earthquake, some disasters can happen quickly, and thus be easier to recruit support for immediate recovery and long-term rebuilding. Perhaps length of time.