Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 12, 2009

I am lucky to be able to contribute this passion to Benetech by providing outreach and membership support in Spanish to the commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Why shouldn’t students in Puerto Rico benefit from our technology and services?

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Puerto Rico “ earthquake swarm.” Puerto Rico experienced a series of earthquakes beginning in December 2019. We identified $791,176 to date in earthquake funding for Puerto Rico. Programs shifted to virtual offerings (e.g., telehealth and electronic cash payment systems). million in aid.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Putting this best practice into action, in 2019—two years after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico—the Amgen Foundation awarded $257,500 to the University of Puerto Rico for rebuilding efforts. . Funding community organizing efforts can activate and engage residents to change those systems. .

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 24, 2022

In 2021, 53 million Americans turned to food banks and community programs for help putting food on the table. Notably, the group debated the tension between short-term fixes and long-term systemic change. Melvin (Mel) hails from Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. Why Food Insecurity in the U.S.? Food Insecurity. Melvin Acosta.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 22, 2021

And, because HandsOn Connect is built on Salesforce, it can be configured and extended to meet the specific needs of the nonprofit, including the all important reporting for stakeholders, grants, and federal programs. The shifts were eight hours long, some overnight, and thousands of volunteers were needed.

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