Fast Company Tech

MARCH 18, 2025

Lorcan OHerlihy Architects For turning an unbuildable site into a home for the formerly homeless In 2024, Los Angeles-based Lorcan OHerlihy Architects (LOHA) created a new building on a parcel of land that had long been considered unbuildable. The buildings unusual shape was determined largely by how the public would experience it.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Imagine, for example, if nonprofits could use funding earmarked for housing services to address the underlying issues leading to homelessness, such as substance use or mental health disorders. Most importantly, the financial constraints facing social sector nonprofits impede their ability to apply their expertise to solve for root causes.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Are mobile phones a lifeline for homeless people? Homeless people use mobile phones to break their isolation, find food and shelter, and connect with the people they care about. Just like any single thing, mobile phones are a help, but not a cure for homelessness. Assuredly they are. into the workplace.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 10, 2014

This San Jose, CA-based organization provides technology and services to agencies that work directly with the homeless in their community. Recently, CTA conducted a study on mobile use by the homeless population of Santa Clara County (where CTA is located). An Opportunity to Learn. What CTA Uncovered.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 3, 2018

In addition to the days listed below, see also public holidays by country , Days of the Year , and Wikipedia’s List of Commemorative Months. 9: International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples — #IndigenousDay. 17: International Homeless Animal Day — #IHAD19. 21: Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 21, 2019

Over 50% of people who receive an email about a crowdfunding campaign donate ( DonorPerfect ). 19% of donors would give by scanning their smartphone at a digital billboard on public transport or at an airport ( Global Trends in Giving Report ). homelessness (8%), and education (7%) ( Global Trends in Giving Report ).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2017

In addition to the days listed below, see also public holidays by country , Days of the Year , and Wikipedia’s List of Commemorative Months. 9: International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples — #IndigenousDay. 18: International Homeless Animal Day — #IHAD18. 15: Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

You benefit by storing the videos in a public and popular place so those that aren’t already watching your website can still come across your video and get engaged. It’s also noteworthy the high percentage of business and organizational leaders using Slideshare. Are you using Slideshare or Pinterest?

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

You have to get comfortable asking people for money – even if you think asking for money is the last thing you would ever feel comfortable doing. Plus, I had a burning passion to help people. I knew that if I didnt learn how to ask people for money, my efforts to help people would be limited by my fear of fundraising.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 9, 2014

posted by Annie Bello Graduate Public Allies Arizona I quickly realized that Public Allies was no cop out when we were sworn in as AmeriCorps members. The oath reads: I will get things done for America - to make our people safer, smarter, and healthier. 2014 Annie Bello graduation Public Allies'

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

The mission of Transition Projects is to help people to transition from homelessness to permanent housing. Keli gets to talk to many people on the phone who use TechSoup’s Refurbished Computer Initiative (RCI) to get low-cost refurbished computers. She has been there just under five years.

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The Verge

JULY 10, 2020

We are always reviewing our policies and will continue to consult with experts and people with personal experiences to inform our approach.”. Facebook and Instagram are banning conversion therapy content under hate speech guidelines. “We We have removed violating content from @coreissuestrusttv.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In addition to the international days listed below, see also public holidays by country , Days of the Year , and Wikipedia’s List of Commemorative Months. Cause awareness and giving days are powerful themes upon which to launch digital marketing and fundraising campaigns. January 15: Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Homelessness is a significant problem in the United States. According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness’ 2021 State of Homelessness report , there were 580,466 people in the United States who were experiencing homelessness in 2020, 30% of which were families with children.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2020

A recent study from two researchers affiliated with the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) has challenged the public perception about AI’s negative impact on society due to the “robots taking over jobs.” Chronic Homelessness Artificial Intelligence model (CHAI) . This is a more macro lens.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 10, 2014

Example using the issue of homelessness: First, use an infographic, picture, or video of homeless people begging for money from drive-by cars or pedestrians. Show how “heart-driven” donations may be spent on beer/alcohol and misused by the homeless. Next use an infographic, picture, or video of homeless people.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

How many people hear that word and think it is just as generic as the word community? We have community groups, schools, local leaders and people at every age, interest, and skill level. All those people and groups have just as many different goals, small and large. Have people heard of 350.org What is a movement?

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Tableau

DECEMBER 28, 2020

They also released a weekly publication called COVID, Race, and the Revolution. Feeding America has also used this data to push for policy change at the federal level to help people at risk of hunger—work they plan to continue next year. . Keeping the spotlight on homelessness: Community Solutions.

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Qgiv

MARCH 9, 2022

People often ask, “What’s the best way to end homelessness?” If you’re reading this article, you probably don’t need to be convinced that fighting poverty and homelessness is worthwhile. Altogether, the 2021 Walk to End Homelessness raised over $96,000 for their cause! 3 Successful Peer-to-Peer Events.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2013

I caught up with Danny Alpert at the NTC Conference in Minneapolis, MN where he briefed me on how he is using a “Transmedia” strategy to raise awareness and funding to support homeless services. He graciously agreed to pen this guest post while I was in transit to “down under.” ” Enjoy.

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Tableau

APRIL 20, 2021

The threat of homelessness due to rent debt is one of the most consequential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. . Even with recent CARES Act stimulus payments and extended unemployment insurance, many people find themselves unable to keep up. While rent debt can lead to homelessness, eviction also has far-reaching ramifications.

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NTEN

MARCH 14, 2012

Invisible People. What BBH Labs did with Homeless Hotspots is a harmless and fun idea that provides a positive interaction between homeless people and the rest of you. Plus, our homeless friends made a few bucks. We’ve all been panhandled by a homeless person on street begging for money. Mark Horvath.

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Tableau

DECEMBER 28, 2020

They also released a weekly publication called COVID, Race, and the Revolution. Feeding America has also used this data to push for policy change at the federal level to help people at risk of hunger—work they plan to continue next year. . Keeping the spotlight on homelessness: Community Solutions.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

For instance, charity: water has a 100% model , where every public donation funds sustainable clean water projects, and private donors cover its operational costs. The online retailer sells socks, tees, and underwear — the three most requested items by homeless shelters. In 2023, it gave more than $1.7

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VisionLink

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Whether they are communicating by phone, text, or chat, or through public facing directories of resources and services, or through translators and assistive devices, these specialists perfect the art of listening well, understanding the expressed needs and the needs that may not be so easily apparent.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 22, 2024

Lever For Change managed MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving initiative which initially was going to provide $1 million to 250 nonprofits but ended up awarding $640 million to 361 organizations for their work with people and in places experiencing the greatest need in the United States. The process also provides public exposure to applicants.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Even though there aren’t as many people today reading actual newspapers or watching the 6 o’clock news these days, your local media still reaches a large audience of people in your community who need to know about your nonprofit’s work. People think that if you’re in the news, you must be doing important work. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 6, 2013

He had spent his AmeriCorps term as a liaison between a mayor’s office and the homeless community, building relationships and creating resources. Countless organizations could benefit from Kyle’s skills, yet there is no system connecting national service alumni with nonprofits and public sector agencies most in need of young talent.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 30, 2013

metropolitan area, including SendGrid , Ping Identity , Rally Software (which went public on NASDAQ this year; RALY ), Sympoz , Datalogix , Newsgator , TrackVia , Convercent , Printfection , rentbits , and hundreds more. Denver has more tech startups per capita than any U.S. A quality of life that beats Silicon Valley’s.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 10, 2010

One of the most gratifying things about the publication of the book, The Networked Nonprofit , is that it has re-connected me to colleagues and past clients as well as making connections to new people. @Clamo88 (Claire Murray) is a technologist who works for human service agencies. I trained her staff on how to blog.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 27, 2011

Yesterday, I had lunch with Monica Martinez, the ED of Homeless Services for Santa Cruz county. I was amazed not only by her energy and intelligence but by her simple, transformative goal: to end homelessness. As she said (and I'm paraphrasing): We're not in the business of giving people food or a bed in perpetuity.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

They understand the research showing consumers/people will buy more products, or even switch brands, if a brand supports a cause they care about. At one point in time, enacting their value to address homelessness in your area may translate to grants to homeless shelters. How many people are on your mailing lists?

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The Verge

MARCH 10, 2021

At the heart of the issue is a debate over whether libraries, which often pay far higher than retail price for physical and ebook copies of books, ultimately harm publisher sales by letting people check out copies for free. But for Amazon, there is apparently a better deal to be had, leaving library users in the lurch.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

It was a terrific conference, with people from all areas of the state and all areas of the sector. I also encountered quite a few people asking very similar questions, or looking for the same resources. The focus now, instead of on the work we did, or on the tools we had, was on the people we could work with and serve.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 4, 2022

With 690 million people dealing with hunger — nearly nine percent of the global population — the impacts of inequitable access to food and nutrition have a ripple effect that reaches every corner of society. Access to food is more than a biological imperative, it affects our ability to learn, grow, connect, and thrive.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 8, 2017

Department of Housing and Urban Development dropped the bombshell of defunding all but one nonprofit transitional housing provider for homeless families in Maricopa County, Arizona, the local nonprofit, private and government organizations began to scramble (Polletta, 2016). Public Administration Review , 67, 125-142. Polletta, M.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 11, 2021

Nonprofits must never forget that they are called to be active participants in the lives of people, learning stories, and, when appropriate, storytelling for further impact. Over five billion people have mobile phones, and 81% of the U.S. Emails, still a primary source of communication, can be accessed from anywhere.

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