1 Apr, 2011
Tweeting Compassion
Company uses Social Media to streamline Compassion.
"Beremedy is an organization that utilizes social media such as Twitter, Facebook and blogs to streamline the donation of food, clothing and furniture to people in need. The name is a short way to say "you be the remedy for someone in need."
Beremedy tweets the need
Blake Canterbury is a charming 26-year-old with a background in new media marketing. He founded Beremedy in 2009, after flooding washed over parts of Atlanta, in order to get items such as baby formula and diapers to people in need.
"Everyone I've ever met in my entire life wanted to help other people; they just didn't know where to start," Canterbury says. "We thought, 'What would this city look like with 10,000 people getting a text message at the same time of needs in their community? Surely people would want to help with that."
The process is simple: Canterbury receives needs from nonprofits, school social workers and individuals looking for help directly on beRemedy's website.
Canterbury and a team of four volunteers use Google Wave to communicate about what needs they will accept or deny. Once a need is determined, a member of the team is assigned as case manager and writes a blurb about the story. Canterbury blasts out the write-up on Twitter and Facebook with a link back to the full story on Beremedy's site.
Article & Image courtesy of CNN.
Luke 12: 34 "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also"
What Does today's story and Scripture teach us about compassion?
We lend our passion, and spare time to thoughts to a wide variety of things. Time reading or watching things on the internet like the friday song, marcel the shell, we wonder what's happening prince Williams wedding, or what city Bieber's hair is traveling to? Or maybe you don't care about the trends but prefer to post or check in on where your friends are checking in at, posting thoughts on the weather, tag a picture of silly thing adventures you are on, or maybe about people that frustrate you, or a quote that inspires you. With all the things we post online, how many of us spend ANY time looking out for others? beRemedy has taken a stand using social media that can be quite inspiring.
Our true selfs are found in the depths of our hearts. We find the depth of which we make our choices, motivations, and things we love and have compassion on. God's Story scripture is short and to the point. A point well put, its about the things in our life we place our time and efforts on are an outer displays of the inner heart. What are you placing your time in? Where is your Heart today?
How can we connect God's Story Scripture to our lives?
In our world it seems that our Social media's are ruling our life in many different areas. Honestly these days I spend most of the time that I read my bible using only my bible app instead of the paper addition (what the bible is on paper?? :) ). Our statuses and updates are filled with the latest gossip, life joy's and annoyance, How many of us have used an update for something positive like the people of beRemedy they are actively using it for the good of others. Its not just clicking to "like" a cause but its putting Love into action. Ask God to help you find ways to be compassion on your campus, once you see some needs try to post them in a public way. (Remember, not to single people out that don't want to be. beRemedy gives a great example of sharing peoples story while keeping there confidentiality)
Spend some time writing a list of where your "Treasure is". Take time to look at your twitter, facebook, and formspring to see what has been important to you in this last week or month. Ask God to reveal areas where you can invest more time serving others. Ask God to show you how to have more compassion for friends and family.
How can we connect today's story, God's Story Scripture, and Our Story to Others?
Can we spur each other on to share good deeds. Can you start something like "beRemedy" on your campus? Can you encourage people to get involved in a cause like "beRemedy"? Even a friend who is not a christian still has compassion and a desire to help meet the needs of people. Pray about who God would want you to talk about compassion with. Share about using our social networks to help people and not just about your own life events.
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