Remove California Remove Empowerment Remove Local
article thumbnail

Giving circles can strengthen collective action. Here’s how. 

Candid

I see this firsthand as the chair of HERitage Giving Fund , the first Black giving circle established in Texas, where we’re evolving beyond grantmaking to incorporate intentional advocacy and philanthropy empowerment. For the first time in their history, theyre working to strengthen and preserve democratic institutions.

Action 59
article thumbnail

SOS raises 3.4M to add some pizazz to your local tampon vending machine

TechCrunch

“Our machines transform a moment of panic into a moment of empowerment and choice,” said Robina Verbeek, founder and co-CEO at SOS. “We including New York, Florida, California and beyond. We believe that convenient access must be paired with exceptional products and an elevated retail experience.

Local 77
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Raising the Floor of the Platform Economy: Co-ops, Unions, and the Struggle to Transform Technology

Non Profit Quarterly

Though some jurisdictions like California have recently proposed to classify drivers and delivery persons as company employees with worker benefits, platform companies have worked hard to overturn these efforts. These connections are often fostered between union workers who learn about platform worker exploitation.

Platform 113
article thumbnail

Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Youth Programs

Kindful

Many foundations focus much of their philanthropy work on youth empowerment—and for good reason. The foundations on this list are just a few of the many that understand the importance that youth empowerment plays in helping young people from all backgrounds grow and excel during this critical stage of their life. Areas served: US.

Grant 101
article thumbnail

An App for Survivors: SafeNight Is Finalist in Anti-Trafficking Challenge

Tech Soup

There, she builds technology that connects local communities to resources that help them solve problems and impact issues. Human trafficking survivors are better able to access the kinds of resources necessary to get safe and stable housing, social services, and economic empowerment. Ship often. That means the app, sure.

article thumbnail

Apps for Youth, By Youth

Tech Soup

Our Time (Facebook) is a nonprofit dedicated to youth empowerment through the voting process. You can also create a special reading list, locate books in your local library, and share what you're reading with friends over social media. The app was a finalist in Microsoft's 2011 Imagine Cup, a student technology competition.

Teen 65
article thumbnail

Get Help in Telling the Story of Your Nonprofit's Impact

Tech Soup

If you don't have a local group (I can help fix that problem! ), there are also free online guides and a global Twitter chat October 5 using the hashtag #storymakers2017. San Francisco, California: Code for America Civic Hack Night. San Francisco, California. San Francisco, California: Code for America Civic Hack Night.

Story 59