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$3,500 and bills paid: How these local organizations are helping L.A. fire victims recover

Fast Company Tech

Vincent de Paul , one of several local organizations providing direct assistance to fire victims. Pasadena Community Foundation, a local foundation, has given grants through a wildfire fund to help support dozens of organizations doing that work. In a disaster, quick access to cash is even more important to help people stay afloat.

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Iceland built 1,756 wheelchair ramps in the past 4 years. Why can’t other countries do that?

Fast Company Tech

After making his mark in Silicon Valley, Icelandic designer and tech mogul Haraldur Halli Thorleifsson is now solving a far more analog problem: the inaccessibility of local storefronts. But in cities with historic buildings that predate modern accessibility standards by decades or even centuries, those challenges are even further amplified.

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6 Innovative QR Code Strategies for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Include them in table tents, banners, and event badges to provide instant access to live event schedules, donation portals, or interactive activities. 3) Local Outreach: Display QR codes in cafes, gyms, or bookstores that link to a relevant campaign, like a read-a-thon or food drive.

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Strategies For Building Sustainable Support For Homelessness Initiatives

Bloomerang

For nonprofit professionals serving rural communities, building strong donor relationships starts with clear communication about local needs and measurable outcomes. Urban areas concentrate services in walkable areas with public transit access, while rural homelessness spreads across vast distances with minimal infrastructure.

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Apple's Find My has finally launched in South Korea

Engadget

The company never explicitly stated why it limited access to Find My in South Korea, but it appeared to be related to local laws that could have allowed the government access to the location data. Without Find My, they are basically just puck-shaped paperweights. The service first appeared during a beta test of iOS 18.4,

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FBI probes arson of Tesla cars and facilities, says “this is domestic terrorism”

Ars Technica

"The bureau has received reports of 48 instances so far this month related to Tesla vehicles, dealerships and charging stations and is investigating at least seven of them in conjunction with local law enforcement, The Post has learned," the article said. There were previously three arrests. Read full article Comments

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NPR CEO Katherine Maher makes the case for why public radio is essential to American democracy

Fast Company Tech

Maher gives a preview to her testimony, sharing how funding cuts would impact Americans broad access to crucial news and information, particularly in rural and local areas. The importance of the local station network, and the fact that when people are listening to public radio, they are not listening to us broadcasting from D.C.,

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