Haiti Hurricane Picture 
NTEN
AUGUST 30, 2011
We know our friends over at the Red Cross have been expertly using social media for disaster response for years now, but this weekend, with Hurricane Irene set to touch down all along the east coast, we saw many other organizations and government entities reaching out via social media, as well.
Everyaction
JULY 23, 2018
World Central Kitchen was founded by chef and activist José Andres in the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. After the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, our founder José felt compelled by the news and flew down. We actually had a Puerto Rican chef impacted by the hurricane who came with us to Guatemala to cook with us.
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Amy Sample Ward
FEBRUARY 19, 2011
I’m joining a panel to talk about the response for support after the Haiti earthquakes last year. Working together, citizens could piece together news stories as well as facts from witnesses as they emerged to create the most complete picture of events. Examples from Haiti. Thousands of reports were placed via SMS.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
DECEMBER 13, 2012
As Hurricane Sandy was barreling up the Atlantic coast of the United States, a husband and wife in their early 90s, frail of body and mind though resolute (some would say stubborn) of spirit, finally gave in to the pleadings of their family. It’s not a nightmare,” I said, “It’s for real.”. Sandy exposed our vulnerability to climate change.
Have Fun - Do Good
AUGUST 1, 2007
But also, when people are in need -- like after Hurricane Katrina, when people relocated to the different cities and stadiums -- local Freecycle members in all these areas were able to go in and work with the Red Cross to get people signed up who had just been relocated to whatever city it was. Picture a nonprofit organization with 3.6
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