charities + causes Archives

One visit to this website can change the entire school year for a U.S. kid in need

by Liz Gumbinner | Causes and General Do-Gooding

When we first discovered Daymaker, we fell instantly in love with the organization’s use of tech to easily allow good samaritans — as in, you and your kids — to anonymously fulfill the holiday gift wish lists of kids in need. Now they’re doing...

This new luggage collection helps an awesome cause – girls in tech!

by Kristen Chase | Travel Essentials

We are loving what Karlie Kloss has done to support girls in technology, with her popular Kode with Klossy coding camp and scholarship program. Well now, she’s launched a luggage collection with the female-run company Away, to help get more girls involve in...

Support an amazing cause with a new red iPhone 8 or 8 Plus. Time for an upgrade!

by Kristen Chase | Cell Phones

We’ve been long time supporters of Project (RED), featuring lots of their awesome collaborations here on Cool Mom Tech (and Cool Mom Picks). So it’s no surprise that we’re very excited about the new Project (RED) iPhone 8 and 8 plus, that will be...

Make a foster kid’s holiday dreams come true with Daymaker

by Kate Etue | Causes and General Do-Gooding

We love finding wonderful ways that we can give back and help kids who need it most, especially during the holiday season, which is why we were happy to discover Daymaker. By connecting foster children with people like us via their gift-giving website, they’re...

Why you should tell every restaurant you go to about this app that helps fight hunger.

by Kate Etue | Causes and General Do-Gooding

My family has been looking for some ways to fill these long summer days by giving back to our community. We were shocked to find out that more than 20% of families are food insecure in the USA, which means you very likely know someone personally who’s struggling...

Facebook Fundraisers: Ask for donations to your cause, right in your News Feed

by Kate Etue | Social Media

There’s a new option in the online fundraising world that’s going to make giving so convenient because it’s right in your Facebook feed. Yes, it’s true! Facebook has added the capability for any user to start a personal fundraiser on Facebook...

Csnaps lets you take a selfie with a celebrity for charity. (Also: Look! Richie Sambora!)

by Lexi Petronis | Lifestyle Apps

Do you remember The Mother of All Celebrity Selfies? You know, the one Ellen DeGeneres took at the 2014 Academy Awards surrounded by A-list nominees? Well, Richie Sambora remembers it too, especially that the photo ran all over social media for free (reports say it...

We found 3 of the best political apps that make it easy to have your voice heard

by Liz Gumbinner | Best Apps

It’s amazing to see just how quickly some fantastic app developers have created political apps to help more people get involved in the political process, connect to your elected representatives, and make a difference, one voter at a time. The truth is, signing...

Share the Meal app: Our cool free app of the week

by Kate Etue | Causes and General Do-Gooding

As my family is circulating our menu plans and meal prep responsibilities, I can’t help but think about families who are going without over the holidays. When I discovered the Share the Meal app (iOS and Android), I knew that this would be an easy and meaningful...

6 fantastic last-minute Father’s Day gift ideas you can create online right now. Hurry!

by Liz Gumbinner | Father's Day Gifts

Did June 19 sneak up on you this year? We hear you! If you’re looking for a cool, thoughtful last-minute Father’s Day gift that requires little more than your computer or mobile device and an internet connection, we’ve got you covered. No need to hit...

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