THE BEST WAYS TO HELP LOCAL NONPROFITS IN CHALLENGING TIMES out your closet. What clothes, shoes, or other
O ver the past several months, families, businesses, and nonprofits have had to navigate life in this challenging “new normal,” and it can be hard to support your favorite nonprofits when times are tough. Here are a few ways you can help these important entities, even when you don’t have resources to spare right now. DONATE While many people donate generously during the holiday season, remember that nonprofits need donations throughout the year, and different nonprofits need different things. A monetary donation can often go a long way, but never feel obligated to give money, especially when your budget may be tight. Instead, consider cleaning
from donors and to deliver food to people in need, such as the elderly or those with disabilities. ADVOCATE Even if you don’t have time or resources to give, you can become an advocate for important causes around your community. While it might not seem like much, sharing information about local nonprofits on social media can make a genuine difference. Nonprofits need exposure, which is greatly boosted through community support. Sharing useful information about nonprofits — or sharing their posts — increases their visibility so more people will take action.
accessories can you part with? What about dishware or small appliances? When you clean out your home and donate unused items, you benefit those in the community who need them most. VOLUNTEER In a time of social distancing, volunteering may be discouraged, but nonprofits still need volunteers to operate. The good news is that many nonprofits need volunteers for positions that maintain social distance, such as driving. Food banks and kitchens need drivers to pick up donations or ingredients
CAN SOCIAL MEDIA IMPACT MY PERSONAL INJURY CASE?
Social media is an integral part of our lives. It connects us to the world in ways previously unavailable, and it can make the distance between family and friends feel shorter. But social media isn’t without its dangers. In addition to potential privacy violations, information stealing, and harassment concerns, social media can also be detrimental to your personal injury case — and other legal proceedings, for that matter. Insurance companies or defendants are going to do everything in their power to discredit your claim and use your words or actions against you. Everything on your social pages can be used by defendants and insurance companies in legal proceedings. So, always avoid posting rants, complaints, or overviews of your legal case on social media. Your attorney should be in charge of what’s released, and you do not want to unintentionally let something slip that could be used against you. For example, what might appear as a harmless post letting your family and friends know you are okay following a car accident could be used by your insurance company to downplay the extent of your injuries and vehicular damage. What’s more, the
posts you are tagged in, like, or share can also be used against you in your personal injury case.
When hearing this, many victims seeking injury claims may rush to delete their social media accounts or posts, but pause before doing this. As suspicious as a few negative posts may be, a completely empty or silent social media account can be just as damning. Instead, find the balance between sharing and oversharing. Post harmless photos of your meals or reminisce with others through old photos. Be mindful of what you share, and ask your friends and family to limit the posts they tag you in while your case is working its way through the legal system. In summary, keep the content light and limit how much you post to avoid providing the defense with anything they can use through unscrupulous tactics. If anything, use this time to take a break from social media and focus on the in-person connections in your life. These just may be some of the greatest support you receive in your healing process. If you have additional questions about what can affect your personal injury case, then contact our team today.
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