This post is pretty self-explanatory given the title, but I figured, hey, those of us in the US have a long weekend coming up, and I’m sure the rest of you will miss us horribly, so this will give you a fun thing to do online to pass the time. Also, these accounts are tied to organizations that do really great things, so supporting them in the online world seems like it would be a neat thing to do.
I’ve linked all of the accounts below, so all you have to do (assuming you’re signed in to twitter right now) is click and follow!
I hope you enjoy 🙂
1. @Kindcampaign – a movement and documentary intended to stop girls from bullying each other
2. @CharityWater – bringing clean water to people who need it all over the world
3. @ProjectLinus – making and donating blankets & afghans to children who are in need
4. @world-wildlife – the World Wildlife Fund – dedicated to creating harmony between people and animals
5. @StJude – pediatric center for research
6. @americancancer – Twitter account for the American Cancer Society
7. @foprr – Friends of Pine Ridge Reservation – they let us know what the residents of Pine Ridge Reservation need most
8. @UNICEF – Helping children all around the world
9. @unrefugeeagency – The organization behind the powerful Blue Key campaign for refugees worldwide
10. @habitat_org – Habitat for Humanity – building houses for the homeless
11. @skip1 – Twitter account for skip1.org. The idea – skip something yourself, give to someone else
12. @epicthanks – The charity fueled by gratitude
13. @fugeesfamily – Helping children refugees rebuild their lives in the US
14. @civilination – Combating cyber-bullying
15. @safetyweb – Helping protect children online
16. @TrevorProject – Preventing crisis and suicide amongst LGBQT youth
17. @800273talk – a suicide prevention hotline
18. @the_uso – support for all American troops
19. @makeawishintl – Twitter account for the international Make A Wish Foundation
20. @humanesociety – Account for the Humane Society of the US
21. @american_heart – Official account for the American Heart Association
22. @mssociety – Official account for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
23. @gdsfoundation – The Global Down Syndrome Foundation – giving a voice to those with Down Syndrome
24. @specialolympics – The Special Olympics give those with physical problems a chance to compete and be free via sports
25. @foundanimalsorg – Twitter account that informs followers about pets who need forever homes, among other things
26. @adoptuskids – this organization strives to find homes for children, including teens, who need a home
27. @St0pChildAbuse – 5 cents is donated to Love our children USA for every follower. Spread the word!
28. @escapeabuse – offering hope and support to those in abusive relationships
29. @datesafeproject – enabling conversations about how to date safely
30. @womenslaw – This Twitter account offers channels to get legal information if you are in an abusive relationship
31. @evawintl – This organization is working to combat gender-based violence worldwide
32. @roomtoread – This organization is spreading education and literacy around the world with the hope it creates equality for all
33. @kickstarter – if you want to start your own funded social good project, talk to these folks!
34. @samasource – this organization is trying to match up women and refugees with digital jobs
35. @recoveryblog – Offering support to those in search of sobriety
36. @Toms – Official Twitter account for Toms Shoes and Eyewear
37. @komenforthecure – Official account for the Susan G. Komen Foundation
38. @SUTC – Stand Up To Cancer. Raising money for groundbreaking research
39. @amber_alert – get live Twitter updates of amber alerts. Maybe you can help find a missing child
40. @meals_on_wheels – See how you can help get food delivered to the sick and elderly
41. @foodforthepoor – this organization, per the name, is working to combat hunger worldwide
42. @mercycorps – striving to help those in the most dire of situations
43. @aidsvaccine – Tweets regarding the International Aids Vaccine Initiative
44. @CTRHIVLawPolicy – legal support for those suffering from HIV as well as their advocates
There are also some great individual accounts to follow that can direct you to social good efforts. Among those are:
45. Estrella Rosenberg – Founder of Big Love Little Hearts, Estrella also is in tune with every other effort to do social good
46. Molly Cantrell-Kraig – An amazing woman, founder of the Women With Drive Foundation
47. Geoff Livingston – Completely in touch with the Not-for-Profit world. I found out about Charity Water thanks to Geoff!
48. Danny Brown – Danny always seems to have a social good project he is working on or supporting.
49. Mark Horvath – Founder of InvisiblePeople.TV. Mark brings the homeless into your Twitter feed.
50. Chris Brogan – I learned about social media for social good because of this guy. He highlights a lot of great causes on a daily basis.
Who would you add to this list? I’d love to follow more accounts dedicated to social good!
Holy wow! Many thanks for the inclusion, Margie. I would also add @greatergoodis, based in Eagle, ID. This nonprofit has as is motto ‘invest in the street;’ their initiative is to re-invest 10% of assets currently on Wall Street into our streets (http://www.centerforthegreatergood.com/).
Again, it is an honor to be included in this list. My best, M.
@mckra1g see, that’s why you’re on this list, in part. Thanks, lady 🙂
A very #EpicThanks for sharing the list of 50 #SocialGood Twitter accounts!
@Nakeva Thanks so much 🙂 Glad you liked it!
Our #autism Foundation has so many that help with tweeting the social goodness! At the top is @nakeva! Thank you for a great list here!!!
@tweetautism well it’s great to see you both here then! Thank you for stopping by, but more importantly, thank you for the great work you do!
@tweetautism Thank you to both of you! The list of 50 is a great way to connect with others for questions, conversation or ideas. I really appreciate Margie taking the time to go beyond the “Top 5” or “Top 10.” Fifty people and organizations is awesome! And @tweetautism should be on the list 😉
Margie, thanks for this awesome list! I am following only a few of these. I’m excited to add these great accounts to my stream.
@dougricesmbiz Thanks Doug! Glad you liked it 🙂
That is a pretty great list.. Thanks for sharing them to us.. I really love to know more.. 🙂
@sharestrength Washington, DCNonprofit working to end childhood hunger in America. Account managed by Clay Dunn, Director of Online Community. Hit me with your questions & ideas!
@forfeng Thanks for the great recommendations! I’ll have to check out those accounts!
also: @cindabaxter who runs http://www.the350project.net and @spiritjump who is http://spiritjump.blogspot.com/
That makes a great change to most Twitter accounts which are full of fluff and rubbish.
Hi Margie. Pencils of Promise (www.pencilsofpromise.org) is one of my favorite causes. They’re on Twitter at pencilsofpromis — The story behind it is that the founder was on a backpacking excursion and was asking little kids in each village what it was they most wanted in the world. One little kid told him, simply, “A pencil.” He realized that education was one of the best gifts you could give, and now he’s devoted his life to building schools in third world countries for students who might not otherwise have access to education. 🙂
Hi @writingrenee! Saw ur comment on @MargieClayman’s post. Two folks who don’t follow each other but should? @PencilsOfPromis & @pencilscom #intro
One of the reasons I am so grateful to have met you in the twitter-verse!
Cindy 🙂
@margieclayman Thanks for putting together such as awesome list. Here are a few more to add:
worldvisionusa Helping poor children across the globe
@Kiva Microloans to empower the poor in third world countries start their own biz
@madebysurvivors Fights human trafficking and slavery
@Goodweave a group dedicated to ending child labor in the carpet / rug industry in Asia
@Villages the powerhouse fair trade retailer
I r really love to meet them all! You really have a pretty awesome list.. I will definitely visit their link.. Thanks for posting! 🙂