A veteran now has a place to sleep thanks to V.E.T.S. nonprofit [Video]

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Post date February 10, 2024

For years, a 64-year-old Marine veteran has been living on the streets of Maine. Now, thanks to Boothbay V.E.T.S., John Thorn has a place to sleep.Ed Harmon’s Boothbay Veterans Emergency Temporary Shelter organization has a goal — to get homeless veterans off the ground and into beds.”Three years ago, when we started this, the number was 101 that we knew that were on the ground sleeping. Now it’s around 288. They’re back under a bridge. They’re on somebody’s car, or they’re in somebody’s garage. And they don’t know that they’re trying to get out of the cold, but they’re on the ground freezing,” Harmon said. Harmon’s organization builds trailers that offer veterans a warm place to sleep. He says if someone’s willing to plug in the trailer, the nonprofit will bring it out.Once a person is able to get back on their feet, Harmon says they clean up the trailer, …

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Is a Stroller and Car Seat Combo Worth It? [Video]

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Post date February 10, 2024

To see the full story, go to https://www.consumerreports.org/babies-kids/strollers/best-stroller-and-car-seat-combinations-a7840266271/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YTJoin CR at https://CR.org/joinviaYT to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization.

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Feeding Tampa Bay prepares to distribute Thanksgiving meals in Tampa [Video]

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Post date February 10, 2024

Feeding Tampa Bay is preparing to distribute Thanksgiving meals to families in Tampa this Wednesday.

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How Upstate Cerebral Palsy Attracted 2,000 Applications Using A Digital Campaign [Video]

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Post date February 10, 2024

Francesca Orsomarso’s arsenal of digital strategies flips the script on traditional recruitment. In today’s case study, we’re breaking down exactly how Upstate Cerebral Palsy attracted 2,000 qualified applicants within a few months of launching a campaign with FMN Creative.Francesca shares their brilliant one-page funnel strategy (and how it was a MAGNET for attracting job seekers), plus the targeted ad approach that resonated with potential recruits and generated awareness. Listen closely as we also reveal how integrating CRM systems with Zapier can create a personal touch, leading to staggering open rates. Hiring great talent is something that every nonprofit has a need for. If you’re ready to amplify your current recruitment efforts and connect with your audience on social media, don’t miss this conversation!#digitalmarketing #nonprofitmarketing https://positiveequation.com/how-upstate-cerebral-palsy-attracted-2000-applications-using-a-digital-campaign