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Facebook Increases Giving in 2016

Facebook is upping its donations to local organizations, reports the Mercury News. This year 50 local nonprofits will get funding from the tech company. Overall the grants total $250,000 which is up from $100,000 in 2015. Read more...

Tech Helps Homeless Get Needed Items

A new app is debuting in Seattle to help the homeless, reports GeekWire. The GiveSafe app helps the homeless get items they need like hygiene products, food and shelter. App users get notifications of need and are able to make in app donations, which are then used by homeless at a participating vendor. Read more...

Hotel Booking Site Gives Back

A new hotel booking website offers users a discount on their hotel room if they make a charitable donation, reports the Seattle Times. Kindtraveler.com works with local hotels, who then select which charities they wish to support. If users give a $10/per night donations they can receive up to 50% off their room rate. Read more...

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