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[study] social media has made teens more aware of needs of others

Posted by on 4-20-11 in Homelessness, Poverty | 0 comments

[study] social media has made teens more aware of needs of others

According to a new 30 Hour Famine study, almost half (44 percent) of American teens say they’ve become more aware of the needs of others thanks to their social media usage. The survey commissioned by World Vision, a relief and development group, revealed that four out of five teens (80 percent) use social media and that two out of three (66 percent) agree that the benefits of social media outweigh the risks. 30 Hour Famine is the world’s largest teen hunger awareness campaign involving...

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted by on 11-25-10 in Homelessness | 0 comments

Happy Thanksgiving!

If you live in the United States, today is Thanksgiving Day, a holiday celebrated with turkey dinners, American football, and holiday shopping (especially Black Friday). In the midst of the commercialism, it’s easy to forget Thanksgiving Day is a tradition filled with Christian connections. If you’re celebrating with family, here’s a quick little history of Thanksgiving you can read together. No matter where you celebrate the holiday today, take a moment to pray together...

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