If you’re one of those people whose email inbox is peppered with volunteer opportunities, non-profit organization event announcements, and email reminders for upcoming options for do-gooders, you may want to begin looking at the unique options that can befall you once subscribed to one or some of many charity and cause-driven text messaging campaigns. Making a difference has really never been quite this easy and convenient.
Here are 5 campaigns that can open your eyes to the world around you and can provide you simple ways to improve it.
1. The Humane Society of the United States
One of the first organizations to employ text messaging campaigns, The Humane Society realizes that it has one of the most proactive and involved groups of the people in the nation. If you’re passionate about animals and interested in staying on top of issues related to them, The Human Society gives you the option to subscribe to these updates and newsletters via text.
2. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
By partnering with Amber Alerts and the Department of Justice and The Wireless Foundation, the NCMEC has launched WirelessAmberAlerts.org, where you can sign up to receive text notification when an Amber Alert has been issued in your area. Putting the public on alert when an issue like this arises can be instrumental in finding a missing child within the first few hours, the most critical time.
3. Do Something
The proactive folks at DoSomething.org help you to find volunteer opportunities in your area. Sign up for their text alerts and never miss a chance to make a difference in your own community.
4. The American Red Cross
After the earthquakes in Haiti, the Red Cross was able to raise over $32 million for their cause, all from simple text message (SMS) donations. With contributions for over 3 million unique donors, The Red Cross even received 20,000 requests for on-going communication about their efforts.
5. text4baby
Being pregnant, or married to someone that’s pregnant, especially if it’s a first-time experience can be stressful. The folks at text4baby have a campaign where free weekly updates can be provided that can answer common questions and concerns and can point you to resources that may be helpful for first time or veteran parents and parents-to-be.