Don’t forget! You can donate $10 right now by texting “Haiti” to 90999. It’s all run by the International Red Cross, and right now they could really use the cash. Also: skipping one night at Chili’s wouldn’t kill you. Those chicken crispers will taste just as good tomorrow.
Source: RedCross.org
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Groups of computer enthusiasts have teamed up with Project EPIC to standardize emergency communication. It’s pretty ingenious – these hashtags can be read by Google Maps, creating a realtime map of where people need help or supplies are. Here are just some of the hashtags in play.
#need [explain the needs using the appropriate keywords below]
#offering [...more]
Yesterday, the American Red Cross began an innovative new campaign to help the victims of Haiti’s devastating earthquake. By texting “Haiti” to 90999, a $10 donation is sent to the Red Cross and simply applied to your next cell phone bill. The incredible simplicity of the fundraising effort is clearly working – according to the [...more]