Years ago back in 1994/1995, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on the Omnifest freenet (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milwaukee_Omnifest) sponsored by the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, I created Resources for the Homeless which was the very first text based site online designed and devoted specifically to help the homeless find all the resources available in one city via an online site. Later, when I moved to Columbia, South Carolina, the same was created for Columbia, SC. [You can read about all that here: http://katrineholmuncensored.blogspot.com/2008/...
I encourage everyone to create a similar Resources for the Homeless for whatever city in which they live. That sort of site coupled with the new Firefox Geo extension can really help the homeless find resources.
Chris
· 1 year ago
Great job Mashable. I use Kiva.org, they are also doing an excellent job with their micro-loans concept.
shun2u
· 1 year ago
great blog u have mashable..very resourceful..Thanks so much..
Mary Cullen
· 1 year ago
Great links, Mashable. http://www.heifer.org is another organization doing great work with poverty.
Easton Ellsworth
· 1 year ago
Great list, thanks Sean and Mashable! No excuse for anyone now. :)
Kerblotto
· 1 year ago
Nicely done. Well researched, well said.
Hello Kitty
· 1 year ago
Very interesting collection. RobinHood has correcponding to poverty logo.
You have done such a beautiful job on your post for Blog Action Day '08 and the research that went into it.As for myself I just want to say I felt so proud and happy to have been involved with such a worthy cause.It is also uplifting to be a part of a blogging community that really cares and bands together to show our support.I can't wait for the next opportunity,but also realize it should be an on going commitment.Poverty is a serious social issue that unlike cancer,we can wipe this out. May everyone who got involved be blessed with compassion and loving kindness.
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Don't forget the Blog Talk Radio Blog Action Day Talkathon from 12pm (EST) to 12am (EST) at http://blogtalkradio.com/blogactionday
I encourage everyone to create a similar Resources for the Homeless for whatever city in which they live. That sort of site coupled with the new Firefox Geo extension can really help the homeless find resources.
http://seo2.0.onreact.com/10-organizations-that...
The Hunger Site.
http://www.thehungersite.com
May everyone who got involved be blessed with compassion and loving kindness.