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Severe winter weather is linked to climate change, say most Americans in poll

Fast Company Tech

That was followed by three hurricanes in close succession. This winter, she said, there was a stretch of temperatures in the teens and 20s, while a couple of summers ago, it got “real, real hot” with highs in the 100s. Matt Ries has lived in Florida only three years, but everyone told him last summer was unusually hot.

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Another Model of Giving: Socially Responsible Small Businesses

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

They do this by mobilizing children, teens, and adults volunteers who, package the meals. The organization was founded by Richard Proudfit who was on a medical mission to Honduras after a hurricane ravaged the country. They have packaging network with a national headquarters and satellites in 14 states and Canada.

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Cleaning Off My Desk for the New Year

Have Fun - Do Good

Teens as Good Samaritans The November/December issue of Psychology Today has a brief article called, "The Making of a Good Samaritan", about the benefits of community service requirements in schools. It was a huge success and it's now become an international drive , with toys and books going to children's hospitals all over.

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13+ Lovely Valentine’s Day Fundraising Ideas and Strategies for 2022

Whole Whale

Let’s take a second to play a quick association game: Think about a natural disaster, such as a hurricane or an earthquake. Each rose or carnation can include a gift card that tells a short story of how an extra $5 or $10 went to support domestic violence survivors or creating a safe space for LGBTQ teens. billion ( NRF 2017 Survey ).

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An Amazing NpTech Social Media Link Buffet: Take Your Pick!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

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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5 Ways Libraries Support Disaster Relief and Recovery

Tech Soup

A "disaster" doesn't necessarily have to mean a fire, earthquake, hurricane, or other natural occurrence. The Rockaways, in the borough of Queens, was one of the hardest hit areas during Hurricane Sandy. When Laurence Copel moved to New Orleans in 2010, the city was still recovering from Hurricane Katrina.

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Why TikTok may not survive being sold

The Verge

America’s two hottest teen tech brands, Microsoft and Walmart, are teaming up for a bid. Microsoft Flight Simulator players are hunting down Hurricane Laura as it approaches the US Gulf Coast. Hurricane Laura toppled the statue atop of the monument overnight. Tom Warren / The Verge ). Those good tweets. Talk to us.

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