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What You Need to Know About Threads

Forum One

Additionally, internal leaks from Instagram have shown that the platform is aware that it can be harmful to young teens, especially young women. This includes information such as a user’s health and level of fitness, purchases, contact info, browsing, search history, and other personal or sensitive information.

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Feeding a Need: New App Helps Youth Find Free Summer Meals

Tech Soup

This means many children and teens who regularly had access to nutritious meals during the school year may be hungry or undernourished over the summer, even when there are free meals available in their communities. Share summer meal site info via text or email.

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Six Things to Know in Nonprofit Technology News

Tech Soup

The patch relays the info to a cloud app for analysis and in due course the info shows up on a doctor’s smartphone. " A 2011 university study similarly found that 62 percent of homeless teens had a phone and data plan and that they considered the device as important for them as food.

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How to Write Fundraising Emails That Get Results

Get Fully Funded

For example: “Many teen girls struggle with their self-esteem thanks to Instagram and Snapchat. Please help us open the door for a teen to attend our personal development conference, benefit from having a mentor, and get on a path to college and a career.” . I guarantee you it won’t be the first one!

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Social Networks to Replace Email? NOT!!!

Care2

She said only 11% of teens email daily and that they are using SMS (or Twitter) and social networks for communications. Interestingly, despite all the protests against Facebook’s privacy policy she also said that people entrust their personal info with social networks. The teens Sandberg referenced are doing just that.

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5 Reasons Why You Should Make Mentoring A Priority

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

She shared, “The experience with the teens was amazing. If you have mentoring tips or networking stories to share, please send me at Tweet @portergale or an email at info@portergale.com. I feel like I have already learned so much, and I haven’t even started your book yet!”. Your Efforts Could Change Lives Immediately.

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34 Clever Summer Fundraising Ideas

Whole Whale

We love the New York Public Library’s Anti-Proms , which provide an alternative, safe space regardless of sexuality, gender identity, and any other reason for NYC teens. Combine local businesses, a boardwalk, info booths, and a nice day for a good cause. LGBT Pride Month (June, US). Under the Boardwalk — for a Cause.

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