#charity

The idea for our Foundation sparked in an unlikely place, on the very Big Tech platforms we now oppose.

But, once upon a time, they did something amazing. They let people learn from other people.

That idea has fuelled the journey of the Newsmast Foundation, leading us to where we are today. Now, we understand that social media isn't bad, we just need to reclaim what made it work in the beginning. Community learning.

#SocialWeb #Newsmast #Fediverse #SocialMedia #Charity

🦭 In Liverpool today? Head over to Vale Park for the Bandstand Centenary Celebration, and visit the British Drivers Marine life Rescue stall.

I am over there today so come say hi, and learn about our work rescuing marine mammals. We are doing a live rescue demonstration with the life size dolphin model later.

Find out more about us - https://bdmlr.org.uk/

#Liverpool #Seals #Dolphins #Wildlife #Conservation #Charity #Volunteer

After 52 years, SF Camerawork, a California #charity, is facing possible closure.

As before, #nonprofit orgs are struggling with a Trump administration. Govt grants are obviously down -- but so are donations from the public & small businesses.

https://missionlocal.org/2026/08/sf-camerawork-shutters-hal-fischer/

#photography

"Global Photo Project 2026. One day, one world, many ways to see it.

On August 19th, 2026, people everywhere will take photos of daily life. We will all capture one day on Earth together. This is the birthday of photography, and I want to invite you to join.

The idea is very simple. Just take one photo on August 19th, wherever you are and of whatever you like. You do not need special gear or skills. You can use any camera, including your phone. Everyone can join, whether you are just starting or have been taking photos for years.

After August 19th, you can send your photo on the website. The submission link will be sent after the 19th of August 2026. You will have time to send the image until August 31st. All the photos will be shown together in a big gallery and also in a book. This project is not for profit. The money from the book will go to charity. You will always keep the copyright of your photo."

Read more on:

https://globalphotoproject.org/

#GlobalPhotoProject #19August #August19th #Photography #Photobook #Charity

Good morning. 🌄🌅☕

11 August 2026

Yesterday I got another letter from an organization asking for a donation. This one had a few nickels glued to the paper inside the envelope. I get a couple of those now and then — I’ve even received a few with $1 bills tucked inside. And every time, I find myself wondering why they’re sending me money while asking me for money.

The nickels I sort of understand: they force me to open the envelope and peel them off before feeding the letter into my shredder. Maybe they’re trying to guilt me into sending something back. If so, it’s not working. I’ve read that this tactic is called reciprocity psychology — the idea that humans feel an urge to give back when they receive something. At any rate, it doesn’t work on me.

I donate to a few charities and causes that I either chose at random or have a personal connection to. If I responded to every letter asking for money, we couldn’t afford to live. Family comes first.

I do have a growing pile of $1 bills and nickels accumulating on the corner of my bookcase. My plan is to drop them into a charity collection box somewhere.

I just wish charities would stop sending me mail — even the ones I support. It takes time to shred everything, and the envelopes clutter up the area until I get around to it. They also send trinkets, most of which go straight into my Goodwill box. I do like the mailing labels, though; they come in handy. But even with those, I only use the ones from charities I actually contribute to.

In the meantime, I’ll keep sorting the mail, saving the nickels, and giving only where it truly matters.

“We repay what we receive.”
— Dr. Robert Cialdini, on the principle of reciprocity

“When donors shift from giving to belonging, they commit for life.”
— Dr. Russell James

“The joy of giving is greater than any pleasure or possession.”
— John Rohn

#photo #photography #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #morning #whiteibis #charity #mail