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American Idol Danny Gokey raises $ for Nashville flood Relief

May 5

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Celebrities join the cause. See amazing video below!

Following the disastrous floods in Nashville and surrounding areas this past weekend, “Idol” alums Bo Bice and Carrie Underwood are pitching in to help the recovery effort.

Carrie and Bo will both make appearances at the Working 4 You: Flood Relief With Vince Gill & Friends telethon. It airs tomorrow from 7-10pm ET on NBC affiliate WSMV-TV.

The event, which will benefit the Red Cross, Salvation Army and the Second Harvest Food Bank, will also feature Vince Gill, Naomi Judd, Alison Krauss, Darius Rucker, Keith Urban, Phil Vassar, Reba McEntire and Tim McGraw.

See the video below of the Grand Ole Opry House and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum have severe flood damage.

You can do your part by making a $10.00 donation through your cell phone. Just text ONEHEART to 85944 & confirm by replying YES.

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More info on Danny’s foundation here. Please enter your phone number below to donate $10 now.

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Huge 8.8-magnitude quake hits Chile

Feb 27

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Location of Chile Earthquake

SANTIAGO, Chile (Reuters) – A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck near the coast of south-central Chile early on Saturday, shaking buildings and causing blackouts in parts of the capital Santiago, 200 miles away.

It struck at 12:40 p.m. local time, the United States Geological Survey said. It occurred about 37 miles underground, relatively deeply, diminishing the phenomenon’s intensity.

Televised images of the towns in the country’s northern region just after the quake showed people running out of buildings, students evacuating schools and a car smashed by the collapse of a roof overhang at the entrance to a hotel in Antofagasta, 105 miles south of the epicenter.
A tsunami warning was issued for Chile and Peru by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, and a tsunami watch was issued for Ecuador, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica and Antarctica.

Soon after, the U.S. Geological Survey said the quake had generated a tsunami that may have been destructive along the Chilean coast near the epicenter.

The USGS said the earthquake struck 56 miles northeast of the city of Concepcion at a depth of 34 miles at 3:34 a.m./1:34 EST. Its magnitude was initially reported at 8.3 then 8.5.

An earthquake of magnitude 8 or over is classified as a “great” earthquake that can cause “tremendous damage,” according to the USGS website. The earthquake that devastated Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince on January 12 was rated at magnitude 7.0.

According to a 2002 census, Concepcion is one of the largest cities in Chile with a population of around 670,000. The quake knocked out power in nearby coastal areas.

People streamed onto the streets of the Chilean capital, more than 200 miles north of the epicenter, hugging each other and crying, a Reuters witness reported. Buildings shook and there were blackouts in parts of the city.

Mobile giving opportunities abound. Text donations can be made for Haiti and other relief efforts. Community Aid Relief & Development offers disaster relief around the world. http://www.coaid.org/relief

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Larry King interview: International Medical Corps Mobilizes for Emergency Response to Haiti

Jan 13

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On January 12, a 7.0 earthquake struck 10 miles south of Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince.

Estimated 2.5 to 3 million people are expected be affected.
Earthquake triggered mudslides, collapsed buildings, and knocked out power and communications lines.
Injuries and loss of life are predicted to be substantial.
People reportedly trapped under rubble and much of Port-au-Prince is destroyed.

Already the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere, Haiti struggles with widespread poverty with 70 percent of its population living on less than two dollars a day.

International Medical Corps’ Emergency Response Team is on the way to Haiti, focusing on providing lifesaving medical care and relief to survivors of this devastating earthquake.

The response draws on 25 years of experience in emergency settings, including last September’s earthquake in Sumatra, Indonesia, and the massive 2005 earthquake in Pakistan.

You can donate $10 by texting the word HAITI to the number 85944.

All charges are billed by and payable to your mobile service provider. Message & Data rates may apply. Text STOP to 85944 to stop. Reply HELP to 85944 for help.

If you would like to donate more, text the word HAITI followed by any number (eg. 500 ) to donate that amount. Text2Pledge is a fast and convenient way to make a difference. Please track-back or retweet this post. Visit our Text2Give or Text2Pledge pages to see how you can use this service for your cause today.

A one-time donation of $10 will be added to your mobile phone bill or deducted from your prepaid balance. Messaging & Data Rates May Apply. All charges are billed by and payable to your mobile service provider. Service is available on most carriers. Donations are collected by the Mobile Giving Foundation and subject to the terms found at http://www.hmgf.org/t/. You can unsubscribe at any time by replying STOP to short code 85944; Reply HELP to 85944 for help.

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Ben Stiller launches “original” Text2Give campaign

Dec 10

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Ben Stiller tells Lance Armstrong about his “original” idea to start a charity called STILLERSTRONG in order to help the community of Ceverine, Haiti and build a new school there.

Stiller’s campaign is not without detractors…and pending lawsuits. Most notable by Lance Armstrong himself who hastily video taped a response to StillerStrong in an emergency Armstrong Foundation board meeting this week. We’ll see who’s tongue in cheek is STRONGER.

Stiller teamed up with MobileCause partner CauseCast to create this real mobile giving campaign.

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This month’s Webinar: Text2Pledge

Dec 9

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From Beth E. at MobileCause.

The MobileCause team cordially invites you to the next installment of our ongoing Monthly Webinar Series. This month we will be focusing on Text2Pledge, a unique mobile solution that offers instant fundraising potential coupled with our innovative IVR collection service.

Join us as we share experience, strength and knowledge regarding this easy-to-use service can mean serious dollars for your cause.

The MobileCause team will present useful tips and strategy on how to use this revolutionary tool, as well as all of the components that make text2pledge a dynamic and viable fundraising option.

We will also hear from guest speaker Nicole Eley from Africare who will present her organizations success using text2pledge.

We will conclude with a Question and Answer segment.

Looking forward to seeing everyone there! Register Now.

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Video: TV Star Kim Cattrall Supports the Eleven Eleven Campaign

Nov 11

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The Eleven Eleven Campaign — a two year effort asking 11 million Americans to contribute at least $11 in support of Veterans service organizations and charities. The campaign culminates on Veterans Day, 2011: 11/11/11.

Blog by Kim Cattrall:
“Once the parades have passed and our wars have faded from the news, how we treat our returning soldiers and their families is the measure of our country’s character.

Unfortunately, Veterans Day — which began more than half a century ago as a profound national holiday — has now become little more than a day for people to skip work or a chance for shoppers to find a good sale.

We should do better than that. And beginning today, we can.” read more

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Kelly Ripa Launches Text-A-Thon Campaign with MobileCause to benefit Ovarian Cancer Research

Sep 9

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During September, Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, you can help us raise funds and awareness to support the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. Donate $5 now to help fund research to find a cure.Plus, every day you log on to Kelly Confidential, you’ll be entered for a chance to win a front load washer and dryer in Turquoise Sky, the color inspired by the teal ribbon of ovarian cancer awareness.

MobileCause provided the Text2Give solution that allows donations to be made through a caller’s mobile phone.

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The #1 Charity to follow on Twitter is…

Jul 9

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Note: We just added a cool new app called

Apture. Try clicking on the links in this article…it brings up info and videos without leaving the page.

According to Paste Magazine Twitter offers one of the best ways to connect with charities and Charity: Water does it better than anyone. We’re thrilled to have entered into a new partnership with Charity: Water to enable anyone with a phone to donate by simply sending a one word text message. We’ll let you know as soon as the campaign kicks in. In the meantime, follow our friends on Twitter (you could be follower #565,607). By the way, have you seen Jennifer Connelly in this amazing video promo?

In the same article, we noticed another one of our clients made #6 in the Best Charities on Twitter list. Our friends at Invisible Children have done an amazing job of utilizing social media to spread the word about the atrocities in Uganda and the children who are forced to be soldiers in Joseph Kony’s army. Show your support for them by texting RESCUE to 20222 to donate $5. This is a brand new campaign (Verizon customers may have to wait a week or two more before it is active). Remember, your tax-deductible donation will show up on your phone bill. Follow Invisible Children on Twitter.

By the way, are you following MobileCause on Twitter?

Do you know of a great cause that could use some help connecting with new audiences and donors via mobile? Let us know…

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Invisible Children Rescue Event this weekend draws huge crowds around the world.

Apr 27

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Have you been Rescued? Invisible Children Night of Rescue event in 100 cities around the world.

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Sample widget from Earth Day Event

Apr 18

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Over 2,000 responses to mobile polls at Earth Day in DC. Click on the lower right corner to see the cool formatting options. There are also our Web-based versions (no mobile phone necessary).

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Turn-key Mobile fundraising…Reach more. Raise more.

Archive for category causes

American Idol Danny Gokey raises $ for Nashville flood Relief

Celebrities join the cause. See amazing video below!

Huge 8.8-magnitude quake hits Chile

Larry King interview: International Medical Corps Mobilizes for Emergency Response to Haiti

You can donate $10 by texting the word HAITI to the number 85944.

Ben Stiller launches “original” Text2Give campaign

This month’s Webinar: Text2Pledge

Video: TV Star Kim Cattrall Supports the Eleven Eleven Campaign

Kelly Ripa Launches Text-A-Thon Campaign with MobileCause to benefit Ovarian Cancer Research

The #1 Charity to follow on Twitter is…

Invisible Children Rescue Event this weekend draws huge crowds around the world.

Sample widget from Earth Day Event

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