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A powerful new tool to combat hunger and homelessness

Candid

The response was clear: In that moment, our donors were focused most on hunger and homelessness in the United States, two interwoven problems that have been greatly exacerbated by the ripple effects of COVID-19. . The severity of the hunger and homelessness crises varies by region, state, and community.

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Join Us: AIRS Conference

VisionLink

Multiple industries are represented at AIRS, including Housing and Homelessness, Aging and Disabilities, Crisis, Health Care, Public Health, and more. Did you know we support 211s, crisis lines, disability and aging service agencies, veterans, VOAD, kinship care, migrant services, education, health, and pet and animal welfare organizations.

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It Takes a Village: Using Peer-to-Peer to End Homelessness

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People often ask, “What’s the best way to end homelessness?” However, peer-to-peer fundraising is a great way to raise money for human services organizations and, more importantly, it’s a grassroots way to build awareness of the issues facing the unhoused community. 3 Successful Peer-to-Peer Events. The best part?

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Days of Service – Let’s Evolve the Vision

VQ Strategies

Day, designated as a National Day of Service, I was interviewed by Meghan McCarty Carino for National Public Radio about how organizations have adjusted their MLK Day of Service plans given the pandemic. Days of Service are a double-edged sword. The challenges posed by days of service run deeper than just logistics.

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Meet Visionlink at AAS2023 "Make An Impact" Conference in Portland!

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Multiple industries are represented at AAS, including Crisis/988, 211, Health Care, Public Health, Housing and Homelessness, Aging and Disabilities, and more. Not to mention the most advanced disaster relief systems available. And Visionlink, too--because making an impact requires a flexible solution that adapts to your community.

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It's National 211 Day!

VisionLink

Whether they are communicating by phone, text, or chat, or through public facing directories of resources and services, or through translators and assistive devices, these specialists perfect the art of listening well, understanding the expressed needs and the needs that may not be so easily apparent. And their analytics?

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#AI4Good: Artificial Intelligence & Wellbeing, Ethical Dilemmas, and More

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Organizations need to understand the impact that AI systems may have on workers’ physical health and encourage an active, not sedentary workplace. Chronic Homelessness Artificial Intelligence model (CHAI) . Think standing desks, ergonomics, and walking meetings) . To understand the ethical dilemmas, see these scenarios.

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