Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

The mission of Transition Projects is to help people to transition from homelessness to permanent housing. The organization operates three emergency shelters and also provides free clothing, showers, bus tickets, rent assistance, computer access, job search assistance and many other things to help people become stabilized in their housing.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 16, 2013

Handing out food to the homeless for a day or attending the completion celebration for a water purification system at a small village overseas can impact a generous donor in a meaningful way that other charities they may contribute to do not. Exclusive access. Hands-on participation. email, snail mail, fax, phone, etc.).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Chronic Homelessness Artificial Intelligence model (CHAI) . As a pilot, it followed a group of individuals for six months before its formal launch in August, with a 93% success rate in predicting when someone would become chronically homeless. To understand the ethical dilemmas, see these scenarios. There are concerns.

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Qgiv

MARCH 9, 2022

People often ask, “What’s the best way to end homelessness?” If you’re reading this article, you probably don’t need to be convinced that fighting poverty and homelessness is worthwhile. That leads to a lighter load on the system, which reduces healthcare costs for everyone accessing healthcare locally.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Imagine, for example, if nonprofits could use funding earmarked for housing services to address the underlying issues leading to homelessness, such as substance use or mental health disorders. Most importantly, the financial constraints facing social sector nonprofits impede their ability to apply their expertise to solve for root causes.

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Tableau

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Housing and Homelessness Lead at Tableau Foundation. Launched in October 2019, Housing Connector recognizes that access to a stable home is often cut short at the point of the rental application. Housing Connector deliberately uses a simple approach to overcome the complexities in ending a crisis like homelessness. Doug Minkler.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Increased access to online and mobile giving technology in Africa, Asia, and South America will likely grow these numbers significantly in coming years. Online giving technology – combined with access to a 24/7 global news cycle and more affordable international travel – has led to an increase in donors with an empathic worldview.

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Tableau

DECEMBER 28, 2020

COVID-19 exposed racial disparities in health and access to care, and the murder of George Floyd and the protests that followed showed how far the country has to go to address them. “We Keeping the spotlight on homelessness: Community Solutions. Driving for racial equity and justice amid the pandemic: PolicyLink.

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VisionLink

APRIL 24, 2010

We discuss various components of the work, and several key benefits including: - Saving money and resources - Better information and better decisions - Improved data quality - Improved service delivery - Access to real time data - Competitive advantage Dr. W. Douglas Zimmerman President & CEO VisionLink'

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 22, 2024

For the second round of 100&Change in 2021, MacArthur awarded a $100 million grant to Community Solutions to accelerate an end to homelessness in 75 U.S. Through “ Built for Zero ,” Community Solutions supports 105 communities working to make homelessness rare and brief. communities in five years.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 23, 2014

I'll also update you on the "kill switch" initiatives as well as a nonprofit that's using mobile services to alleviate homelessness. Homelessness and Mobile Technology. The Nonprofit Quarterly shared an interesting story from the National Desert News about the benefits of mobile access for homeless populations.

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VisionLink

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

The QPR is designed to meet the new reporting requirements for the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The best part, perhaps, has to do with the ease with which authorized users can access and edit the individual records which make up the summary report.

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VisionLink

NOVEMBER 7, 2010

VisionLink is pleased to announce a new reporting tool in our Homeless Management Information System module. System Operators can access the report from the SysOp page by clicking the HMIS Reports link. The HMIS Data Quality Report is designed to help communities evaluate the completeness of their data.

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Tableau

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Housing and Homelessness Lead at Tableau Foundation. Launched in October 2019, Housing Connector recognizes that access to a stable home is often cut short at the point of the rental application. Housing Connector deliberately uses a simple approach to overcome the complexities in ending a crisis like homelessness. Doug Minkler.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

1) From the outside, it appears that NGOs in Kenya do not have access to the traditional fundraising services that are so common here in the United States, such as a “Donate” page for processing credit cards and PayPal accounts. Mobile payments are more accessible and convenient than card payments. Why is that? 83% regularly vote.

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VisionLink

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

A simple three digit code lets anyone access a wealth of comprehensive, vetted, and regularly updated information to help those in need, and to help advocates and agencies who focus on helping others. Today, on this second month, and the 11th day of 2022, 211s across our nation are recognized for the work they do.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 17, 2011

This year’s Day of Service featured three different projects – a computer recycling project and installation of a wireless network in Washington, DC’s largest homeless shelter and meal preparation at DC Central Kitchen. Approximately 100 volunteers participated in service activities. Tech Recycling Day.

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Tableau

DECEMBER 28, 2020

COVID-19 exposed racial disparities in health and access to care, and the murder of George Floyd and the protests that followed showed how far the country has to go to address them. “We Keeping the spotlight on homelessness: Community Solutions. Driving for racial equity and justice amid the pandemic: PolicyLink.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 4, 2021

As states across the country work to make vaccinations as accessible as possible for everyone, special attention must be paid to those who are homebound and unable to visit vaccination sites. Over 17,155 members accessed their credit, with over 414,000 items distributed. Implementing a Homebound Vaccination Program.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 30, 2013

Politically, Denver’s local government has championed social causes, including increased gun control, LGBT rights and programs for the homeless. Access to capital and resources is gaining momentum. A quality of life that beats Silicon Valley’s. Its elevation also affords it the recognition as the largest U.S. Denver Mayor Michael B.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 5, 2019

Hear this inspiring story of Bobbie, a homeless woman who was helped by the Chronicle Season of Sharing Fund to become more empowered and more hopeful. If you don’t have access to YouTube Giving tools just yet, don’t fear – you can still add Donation Cards to your fundraising videos! Add Donation Cards to your fundraising videos.

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Tableau

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The Southern Economic Advancement Project and Fair Count created a dashboard to advance equitable access to vaccines in Georgia, facilitating more than 7,000 vaccination appointments and reaching hundreds of thousands of citizens with information on accessing the vaccine.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

million to support mental health, access to opportunity, and ending gun violence. The online retailer sells socks, tees, and underwear — the three most requested items by homeless shelters. You see Grace’s life before and after she gains access to clean water. In 2023, it gave more than $1.7

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Volunteer Hub

DECEMBER 2, 2020

The nonprofit organization, founded in 1983 , is focused on meeting the urgent needs of those who are experiencing homelessness in Washington D.C. Miriam’s Kitchen supports over 200 individuals in supportive housing; and assists over 3,000 other individuals who are experiencing homelessness with obtaining critical day-to-day resources.

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AFP Blog

JUNE 22, 2011

Report on Community Internet Space for People who are Homeless released  Open Access Connections : "Report on Community Internet Space for People who are Homeless released “I speak to many homeless individuals, being one myself. One of the most pressing problems is our limited access to technology.

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Tableau

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The Southern Economic Advancement Project and Fair Count created a dashboard to advance equitable access to vaccines in Georgia, facilitating more than 7,000 vaccination appointments and reaching hundreds of thousands of citizens with information on accessing the vaccine.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Users pick a nearby restaurant and show an employee their phone to gain access to their bathroom. While several public bathroom finder apps already exist, Whizz’s strategy is different in that it’s seeking partnerships with restaurants to provide not only bathroom access, but also deals for users of the app.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 4, 2022

Access to food is more than a biological imperative, it affects our ability to learn, grow, connect, and thrive. With 690 million people dealing with hunger — nearly nine percent of the global population — the impacts of inequitable access to food and nutrition have a ripple effect that reaches every corner of society.

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The Verge

MARCH 10, 2021

In the age of mobile apps and widespread Kindle usage, borrowing an ebook is now easier than ever — you need a library card and the Libby app, and you can then place holds and eventually check out ebooks that can be sent directly to your Kindle e-reader or app to access for a limited time.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 31, 2013

2) The startup that’s giving clean water to those who don’t have access. Started by a nightclub promoter tired of an unfulfilling job, charity:water doesn’t even have a marketing team but raises millions annually to give 800 million people the resource they are so lacking: access to clean drinking water.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2012

The government run “Remand Houses” are shelters for homeless youth who are runaways, orphans, facing domestic violence at home, or too young to go to jail for a crime. Rajen has refurbished some basic computers and provided curriculum for basic computer training on word processing (no Internet access yet).

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The rent financing solution, dubbed Rent Now, Pay Later , gives renters access to no-collateral loans up to ₦3 million (~$6,000) with an interest of about 3.5% We will probably build a repository of that data so our customers can leverage that data to access other goods and services.”. monthly to finance rent payments.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 2, 2021

It required that we built and scaled systems quickly so that diverse stakeholders and partners, including donors and volunteers, community based organization partners, and restaurants, had accessible and transparent access to the information they needed.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 18, 2021

For example, you could ask donors to provide meals for kids for the summer; this is a great idea because the cause is timely and the need is urgent as children impacted by food insecurity no longer have access to school lunches. Make sure the need is compelling and that you can tie it in with a specific dollar amount. .

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

Yes we have an accessible and attention span limited world thanks in great deal to the internet. Maybe you’re a homeless shelter, and you want to partner with a shelter on the other side of town to better track and understand the community experiencing homelessness in your city. But I’m not talking to random individuals.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 11, 2021

Emails, still a primary source of communication, can be accessed from anywhere. Chad Wheeler, the CEO of Open Door, a nonprofit working to alleviate chronic homelessness and human trafficking in my home of Lubbock, Texas, has come to use all of the previously named technologies.

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Tableau

MARCH 9, 2022

I want to shout out to all the Community members providing content and blogs to the Tableau Community in multiple languages and making data skills more accessible across the world. fight homelessness, expand access to education, and expose injustice and inequity, all using data.

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