TweetsGiving: Fundraising using Twitter

Epic Change is trying something new. They’re trying to raise $10,000 in 48 hours for a classroom in Tanzania. TweetsGiving is the name of their campaign. It launched today at 12pm and ends on Thursday, Nov 27 at 12pm. The video about the school will get you to donate alone – it uses post-it notes and a catchy tune to tell the story about how the school was torn down by developers and rebuilt by Epic Change.

To learn more, follow their tweets on Twitter and even post what you’re thankful for this Thanksgiving while you’re at it. I applaud their efforts to show the world that social media can be used as a successful fundraising tool. Bravo.

Turkey Sans Tryptophan

You might be asking yourself, what is that little meatless, brown lump next to the dairy section at Whole Foods? It’s a Tofurky roast – a tofu loaf stuffed with mushrooms, herbs and wild rice that is supposed to offer vegetarians a gobbleless alternative. Best of all it contains little fat and is high in protein.

The next time you stroll past the meatless section of your local organic grocer, make sure to notice the variety of Tofurky products. Try disguising it next to the Brussels sprouts and see if anyone notices.

Check out Turtle Island Foods website to learn more about their products.