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Deena Pierott works hard for underrepresented youth in STEM, but funding her nonprofit isn’t easy

GeekWire

iUrban Teen founder Deena Pierott, left, received some funding for her nonprofit from Seattle Seahawks player Bobby Wagner, right. ” Exposure and access is something Pierott would like more of for herself, for iUrban Teen and for the work the nonprofit has been doing over the years. Photo courtesy of Deena Pierott).

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Geeks Give Back at the GeekWire Awards: Meet three groups wielding tech for good causes

GeekWire

The nonprofit acts as a matchmaker, connecting landlords looking to fill vacant units and would-be renters who lack perfect rental records due to eviction, low credit scores, or other factors that can contribute to homelessness. It works with partners to provide conflict mitigation, behavioral support and other social services for renters.

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As mental health needs surge, this Seattle startup offers AI-powered analysis of therapy sessions

GeekWire

The novel coronavirus has brought with it fears of infection, massive job losses, the challenges of teaching kids at home, social isolation, and the list goes on. The nonprofit is publicly funded and many of its patients are experiencing homelessness and other difficulties. Lyssn Image). Lyssn Image).

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Can tech help cities plan for disasters? 7 ideas from an urban resilience hackathon

GeekWire

The hackathon brought together volunteer organizations, state and local government, students, and researchers to co-develop testable “resilience pilot projects” that could help Seattle be more prepared for future disruptions. Participants then spent the day in work sessions developing and refining their ideas.

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How we’re driving sustainable impact for business and society

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FY23 report highlights Our annual environmental, social, and governance (ESG) report is how we hold ourselves accountable and stay on track to deliver on goals we will achieve by 2030 and beyond. Supported 123 nonprofits on their digital transformation journeys, keeping us on track for our goal to help 1000 nonprofit partners by 2030.

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Google is releasing an open source harassment filter for journalists

The Verge

The tool, intended for journalists and other public figures, employs Jigsaw’s Perspective API to let users sort through potentially abusive comments on social media platforms starting with Twitter. In a Medium post , the team says it’s hoping developers can tailor it for other at-risk social media users.