As much as I like to point out the negative effects of big box stores, the lead story in today’s report shows what can happen when lots of people get together for a cause. A lot of homeless, hungry, low-income people will benefit right here on the Wasatch Front will reap the benefit. The recipients are listed below with the link to stories about how corporations and technology can help homeless people everywhere.
Corporations have used philanthropy for years to repair tarnished images and gain customers. What’s new is the use of social media like Facebook, Twitter, My Space, and so forth, to reach masses of people willing to be a part of that philanthropy.
So I’ve also combed the internet for sites and applications where you can help your favorite cause.As another link proves, it’s also a great way to find people with whom you’ve lost touch.
Wal-Mart announces Fighting Hunger winners By Katie Drake The Salt Lake Tribune First published Feb 24 2011 11:12AM Updated Feb 25, 2011 12:04AM Fighting hunger » Nine nonprofits will split more than $1 million in donations
Fighting Hunger Together recipients
Salt Lake City
Catholic Community Services » $60,000 for a new refrigerated food truck
Rescue Mission of Salt Lake » $35,000 for a cargo van to transport food
St. Andrew’s Food Pantry » $25,000 for additional refrigerators, freezers and supplies
Salt Lake Community Action Partnership » $75,000 for supplies to serve breakfast and lunch to pre-school children and low-income families
Salt Lake County Aging Services Nutrition Program » $25,000 to modernize kitchen space and equipment
Utah Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program » $20,000 for free nutrition education
Utah Food Bank » $700,000 for refrigerated food truck, box truck and freezer and refrigerator space
Utahns Against Hunger » $60,000 to encourage local farmers markets to accept food stamps and participate in school breakfast and summer food programs
Ogden
Catholic Community Services » $75,000 to buy one new refrigerated food truck and convert another truck for refrigeration
St. Anne’s Center » $25,000 to purchase one box truck
Group Works To Bring Homeless Shelter To Utah County Reported by: Emily Florez KUTV “Believe it or not but there is no shelter in Utah county that offers a place for the homeless to stay overnight. The Provo Food and Care Coalition is working to change that.” [watch video clip]
NYC homeless man finds daughter through Twitter
Chatter: A conversation about the national conversation The wired homeless: Finding shelter through Twitter February 25, 2011 6:43 am The Los Angeles Times
HUD awards $4.2M to aid Utah homeless January 19th, 2011 @ 6:25pm By Marjorie Cortez-KSL-WASHINGTON, D.C. – “Thirty-nine homeless assistance programs in Utah will receive $4.2 million in funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development.”
Fourth Street Clinic debuts solar array Submitted by Brittany Green, Fox 13 Web Content Producer
, Thursday, February 10th, 9:42 am-“With the pull of a ribbon, Fourth Street Clinic and Rocky Mountain Power will mark completion of a 42-panel solar array atop the homeless health care clinic...”
Facebook pages & websites.
“Causes” (Facebook App)
Pepsi Refresh Project (Facebook App)
Rescue Mission of Salt Lake [FB]
NASNA (North American Street newspaper Association) [FB]
National Coalition for the Homeless[FB]
National Alliance to End Homelessness [FB]
You’ll need to set up a Facebook account to access these pages. It’s free and very easy. Every site is interactive and include updates, charity finders, and ways to donate with just a click. You can subscribe to e-mail newsletters, or “like” a page to get regular information.
Everything I know about computers I learned by pointing and clicking. Next time you’re in your public library, ask about internet access and free computer classes. It’s the 21st Century, and this is also the future.
Until next time...stay connected; keep it together.
-Your editor
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