The American Red Cross is an organization that provides multiple services to people across the world. They provide disaster relief, support military families, health/safety training and education, life saving blood and blood drives along with international services. The use of Facebook and Twitter allows them to connect with people when disasters occurs and to promote events taking place. People around the world relies on he Red Cross when a tragedy or disaster is taking place. By having varies locations makes it easier for them provide help and manage the relationships form during tragic times. Usage of volunteers are as needed.
When disaster and emergencies occurs, Salvation Army is another support team of services that respond. Salvation Army is very similar to American Red Cross. They provides a wide range of services including heath services, family tracing, rehab programs and of course their famous Toy Drive for Tots. They as well uses social media like Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube to engage with communities and families. By posting events, pics, and missions helps them stay active and informed on the needs of the those who seek out their services. It's quite simple when a disaster or emergency occurs, there are two organizations that you can depend on and are The American Red Cross and Salvation Army.
Brandi
Good examples of how Twitter can be used for very positive causes!
ReplyDeleteInteresting how social media helps organizations with locations all over the world.
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