In 2008 Tweetsgiving raised over $10,000 to build a classroom in Arusha, Tanzania. Imagined and built entirely by volunteers in six days, TweetsGiving was launched 2 days before the US Thanksgiving holiday, and quickly became the #1 trending topic on Twitter!

Tweetsgiving was created by 501c3 US nonprofit Epic Change

TWEETSGIVING IN CHICAGO - AND YOU!

Tweetsgiving is looking for organizers in Chicago to hold their own “gratitude parties” on November 24, 25 and 26 (or earlier in the week if you prefer).

These can be a variety of events, from 10-20 person house gatherings (dinner with friends?) to getting your friends or connections together in a public venue (such as a bar or restaurant) for networking.

We’ll be posting the events as official Tweetsgiving events to help you promote them AND Tweetsgiving will be supporting you along the way by answering your questions, offering suggestions and more.

Ideas for Gratitude Parties in Chicago:

• Maybe you’re going to be spending time with family or friends; you can get together, reconnect in a venue of your choosing AND give back to help a great cause by collecting money at the door ($10-$20 per person or more if you choose).
• For your business: Take this opportunity to spread the word about your business in Chicago AND online by having a company party on site or nearby!  Connect with clients and employees to spread gratitude!
• Click here for more information about Gratitude Parties!
• Click here for more ideas to spark your creativity!

LEARNING MORE AND SPREADING THE WORD ONLINE!

You can look for the international hashtag #Tweetsgiving or the Chicago hashtag #ChiTwtg

To get involved you can contact:

Mark J. Carter @mjcarter or mjcarter (at) tweetnetworking.com

Jean Russell @NurtureGirl or nurturegirl (at) gmail.com

This year proceeds will again, in part, benefit the school in Tanzania, where a dormitory/orphanage, library, school cafeteria and additional classrooms are much needed. In addition, TweetsGiving 2009 seeks to fund new Epic Change partners and fellows in other parts of the world.

Leave a comment or contact Jean or Carter with any questions, comments or ideas.

More announcements coming soon!

Hope to talk to you soon Chicago, thanks!

If so – there’s a global event coming up that needs your help!

TweetsGiving is a global celebration that seeks to change the world through the power of gratitude.

Scheduled for November 24 – 26, 2009, the 48-hour event created by 501c3 US nonprofit Epic Change will encourage participants to express their thanks using online tools and at live events. In honor of the people and things that make them grateful, guests will be invited to give to a common cause at events held across the globe.

In 2008 Tweetsgiving raised over $10,000 to build a classroom in Arusha, Tanzania. Imagined and built entirely by volunteers in six days, TweetsGiving was launched 2 days before the US Thanksgiving holiday, and quickly became the #1 trending topic on Twitter!

TWEETSGIVING 2009 – AND YOU!

Now Epic Change is looking for both city organizers and volunteers across the globe to help out with events in your city.

As on organizer you have the freedom to design your event in a way that makes the most sense for your community; Epic Change just asks that you include a way for attendees to show gratitude.  Epic change will support you as an organizer and/or volunteer with helpful ideas and strategies for running your event and answering any questions you might have.

CLICK HERE for answers to the question “What do I need to do to become an organizer?”

WHAT CAUSE WILL BENEFIT FROM TWEETSGIVING 2009?

Proceeds will again, in part, benefit the school in Tanzania, where a dormitory/orphanage, library, school cafeteria and additional classrooms are much needed. In addition, TweetsGiving 2009 seeks to fund new Epic Change partners and fellows in other parts of the world.

For more information and to get involved with the online community or volunteer to help with an event visit the official Tweetsgiving site by clicking here!

This is a great opportunity to give back and create gratitude in your community.

Going into this Thanksgiving season, what are you grateful for?

What would you like to get involved with to create change this year?

Looking forward to talking!