Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

September is Preparedness Month: We know that September is usually a bad month for hurricanes and other natural disasters. Twitter Demographics: Last month, we learned that Teens Don't Tweet. To learn more about it, join the Mozilla crew and friends for a Twitter chat next Monday evening. NTEN has two fantastic events this month!

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NTEN

OCTOBER 4, 2010

I could point to the Haiti disaster as the tipping point in cell phones -- for the increased engagement with donors, and more importantly, for the contributions of information from survivors. The Teen Party. feels like being asked to write about the details of a party after having just walked in the door. But you already know this. .

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Full disclosure: This is from our founder George, who also co-founded PowerPoetry.org , the largest teen poetry platform in the US. The International Rescue Committee responds to humanitarian crises around the world by supporting refugees and communities affected by violence and disaster. We think that’s a win-win! Power Poetry.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

2016 took us into the teens, and 2017 ended with participation just shy of 23% (made even more significant that national median participation rates have not changed much over the past few years). An easy example comes from the horrific disaster season we all lived through this past fall. And guess what? And you know what?

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Is this decision based on previous relationships or new issues caused by the disaster? Even if you don’t have a cause focus, providing employees a small, but vetted list of nonprofits to give and volunteer with during times of disaster takes the burden of researching off of their hands and gets help to the nonprofits faster.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 29, 2018

The program relies on multiple partners including the city of Boston, Boston University, local nonprofits, EVERFI , Boston’s Center for Teen Empowerment , and others. That can mean anything from building a program to address unemployment in your community, to rebuilding an infrastructure after a natural disaster. .

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 25, 2018

This could mean getting aid after a disaster to those that need it by working directly with a local community foundation or addressing a significant need in your community. As partnership openings arise, you’ll be set up to respond quickly if those relationships already exist. How did these groups come together?

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Whole Whale

MAY 10, 2024

Power Poetry Full disclosure: This is from our founder George, who also co-founded PowerPoetry.org , the largest teen poetry platform in the US. International Rescue Committee The International Rescue Committee responds to humanitarian crises around the world by supporting refugees and communities affected by violence and disaster.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 23, 2015

She wanted to create something that teens and adults could use and that was also free. The Community Resilience Platform also pulls together important information for citizens, but specifically in times of disaster. Crowdfunding Help. Of all the projects presented, the Detroit Water Project might be the most well-known.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Now, some of you are probably like, “Oh, that sounds like a disaster.” Maybe it’s one of the teens that participate in the Girls and Boys Club after-school program, or maybe it’s an adult that has truly benefited from some of the healthcare services you provide. ” But it can also be a good thing.

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 4, 2015

Every time we encourage a volunteer to launch her own collections research, or empower teens to launch their own program series, or invite new partners into our projects, we invite them to participate. Whether you think that''s incredible or a disaster depends on your point of view. That participation is powerful and scalable.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 18, 2025

Superman was born Kryptonian, raised Methodist, and sketched into existence by two Jewish teens in 1930s Cleveland. The mistakes of superheroes involve too many of us in disaster. Faith and morality are his DNA. There are no overt religious references in Superman comics.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 25, 2015

" Saskatoon Public Library's support is just one of many examples of public libraries supporting disaster preparedness and relief. Educating the Public on Disaster Preparedness. The library is a natural place for community members to obtain information on disaster preparedness. Libraries as Evacuee Resource Centers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2015

The American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) is currently selling a t-shirt with the names of 3,400 children and teens who have fought or are still fighting childhood cancer. With $300 million in annual revenues, CustomInk is eager to extend its reach into the charity apparel space.

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Mashable Tech

APRIL 4, 2025

That's essentially what A24's Y2K asks and answers in its nostalgic teen disaster comedy. Thus, Kyle Mooney's disaster comedy will join other recent A24 hits like MaXXXine , Heretic , Queer , and Babygirl. The best streaming deals to watch 'Y2K' at home: BEST NON-STREAMING OPTION Buy or rent 'Y2K' on Prime Video $19.99

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

You can see compassion at work in the actions of a Pasadena, California, girl, who started a donation hub for teens affected by fires that ripped through the Los Angeles region in early 2025. It then radiates out to the wider community in the form of action and engagement. The center has created an index it calls the net compassion score.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

We see this a lot after natural disasters when hundreds of thousands of people need aid. Which teen is more likely to be more invested in taking care of the car? If we think for very long about the huge numbers of people in the world who are hungry or need medical attention, we may start to zone out or feel small and helpless.

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Mashable Tech

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Whether you're looking for a moving documentary, the return of Bridget Jones, cannibal teen drama, or some of the best movies of 2024, we've got something just for you. Yellowjackets, Season 3 I hope you're hungry for more teen cannibalism, because Yellowjackets Season 3 is on the way. And this time, Hilary Swank is along for the ride.

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Mashable Tech

APRIL 12, 2025

Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too" Season 5, episode 3 Teen Rachel (Angourie Rice) is gifted a cutesy robot companion meant to echo her favorite pop star Ashley O (Miley Cyrus). Well, until disaster strikes and they end up sharing one replica, sparking forbidden passion and dangerous jealousy. We will destroy ourselves: 0. Total: 2 29.

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The Verge

JUNE 23, 2020

How much of the low turnout should be attributed to the teens, and how much should be attributed to other factors — like that pandemic, for example? In the moment, Trump versus the TikTok teens offered a canvas that anyone could project their hopes and LOLs onto. It was, unfortunately, a disaster. Or was it something else?

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