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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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Luckily, Jordan and Harold Grinspoon Foundation were able to execute a plan they already had in place in case of emergency, even though the plan wasn’t formed with a global pandemic in mind. We’re located in the northeast, so we have blizzards, hurricanes…our office was actually taken out by a tornado at one point.”

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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. They persuaded her to run the place long enough to get it back on its feet. In August of 2005, she had barely begun getting things in order when Hurricanes Katrina and Rita struck. It was not an easy road for Nancy.

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6 Reasons Why People Won’t Give to Your Fundraising Appeal Letter (and what to do about it!)

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Your fundraising letter is also not the place to tell your donors everything your organization has done or is thinking about doing for the year. Maybe your organization helped over one hundred hurricane survivors find temporary housing. An annual report? They don’t need a rundown of all your services and programs. That’s great!

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