Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2011

I grew up in a small town by the New Jersey shore in a house a block from the Atlantic Ocean that my elderly parents still live in today. With Hurricane threatening a direct hit and potential devastating damage, emergency officials called for a mandatory evacuation — something that hasn’t happened in many years.

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Hurricane Measure Social Media Pledge 98

VisionLink

MAY 6, 2024

Visionlink is proud to have supported hundreds of declared disaster events across the United States, beginning with Hurricane Katrina and now active from Hawaii to Vermont, Florida to Oregon--and in many other locations across the United States. It is a community-built solution, constantly evolving and always ready.

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Candid

APRIL 9, 2024

That distinction previously belonged to the Greater Houston Community Foundation, after Hurricane Harvey.) million awarded in response to non-epidemic disasters including Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria and the earthquake in Mexico. In 2017, Candid and CDP tracked pledges totaling $531 million for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria.

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Disaster Philanthropy Hurricane Turkey 121

Everyaction

JULY 23, 2018

This year, we have activated kitchens to respond to the volcanoes in Hawaii and Guatemala. We had all these amazing volunteers and food trucks and chefs who had managed their own businesses but lost so much after the hurricane and decided that they wanted to offer their time and resources to WCK.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Here are some recent examples of their efforts: Maui wildfires: In August 2023, Target donated $1 million to aid response and recovery efforts for one of the worst disasters Hawaii has ever experienced. The donation was distributed to disaster relief organizations like the American Red Cross, Hawaii Community Foundation, and local food banks.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Here are some recent examples of their efforts: Maui wildfires: In August 2023, Target donated $1 million to aid response and recovery efforts for one of the worst disasters Hawaii has ever experienced. The donation was distributed to disaster relief organizations like American Red Cross, Hawaii Community Foundation and local food banks.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 14, 2018

million, while hurricane-related funding totals $480.6 Consider the volcano situation that has been occurring for many months in Hawaii. Whether it is a hurricane or an earthquake, some disasters can happen quickly, and thus be easier to recruit support for immediate recovery and long-term rebuilding. Perhaps length of time.

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