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Facebook has joined forces with our Tech Together Coalition partners Google, Twitter and the Center for Safe Internet Pharmacies (CSIP) to leverage our platforms, products and tools, to promote the efforts of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Takeback Day tomorrow, Saturday, October 24th. In partnership with Facebook, the Center for Safe Internet Pharmacies has (CSIP) launched an automated Facebook Messenger experience that provides information about the closest disposal locations, FAQ’s and treatment resources. Click here to try it: https://www.messenger.com/t/safemedsonline. You can read more about our efforts in this article: https://thehill.com//522255-big-tech-companies-team-up-wit.

Thank you to this year’s applicants! The application is now closed. We will announce the 2021 Facebook Community Action Grants recipients in spring 2021.

Today is the last day to apply for a Facebook Community Action Grant! Submit your application by midnight! https://www.facebook.com/notes/newton-data-center/2021-facebook-community-action-grants-now-open/10158457190584000

Jasper, Morgan, Newton and Walton county nonprofits and schools: tomorrow is the deadline to apply for a Facebook Community Action Grant! Get all the details here: https://www.facebook.com/notes/newton-data-center/2021-facebook-community-action-grants-now-open/10158457190584000 Questions? Leave a comment on this post!

Join Boost with Facebook TODAY - October 15 @ 11a.m. ET - for a free digital marketing virtual training event for Georgia. In this training, experts will cover how to define your advertising goals and objectives, reach your target audience at the right time and place, and learn to measure a successful advertising campaign. For more information and how to register: 1) Visit https://boostwithfacebookgeorgia.splashthat.com/ 2) Register for FREE... 3) Get ready to grow your business! You don’t want to miss this! Thank you to our co-hosts ChooseATL and Metro Atlanta Chamber, and to our partners: Covington Newton Chamber, Georgia Greater Black Chamber of Commerce, and Jamaican Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta.

Don't miss the deadline! Friday, 10/16, is the last day to apply for a Facebook Community Action Grant. We're looking for programs in Jasper, Morgan, Newton and Walton counties that address critical community needs. Show us how you're putting the power of technology to use for community benefit, connecting people online or off, or improving local STEM education. Visit this link for Terms & Conditions:https://bit.ly/USProgramTerms2021. Complete your application today! http://bit.ly/AppUS2021

There’s one week left to apply for a Facebook Community Action Grant! Visit this link for Terms & Conditions: http://bit.ly/USProgramTerms2021. Submit your application today! http://bit.ly/AppUS2021

October is Bullying Prevention Month. Join us for a webinar training for parents and educators TOMORROW Oct. 7 at 3 p.m. ET. The webinar will discuss how to help prevent bullying and what to do if a child witnesses, engages in, or experiences bullying whether it is in person, while socializing online, or during virtual instruction. Click this link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us//tZIocuqgqjIuE9JB9wq8bWlVzYmmjrJSS.

Facebook Community Action Grants applications are due two weeks from today! Has your nonprofit or school completed an application? Visit this link for Terms & Conditions: http://bit.ly/USProgramTerms2021. Complete your application today! http://bit.ly/AppUS2021

A new study, conducted by independent global research firm RTI International, found that Facebook’s U.S. data centers provide significant contributions to the economy through capital expenditures, operating expenses and direct wages. The study found that: - During 2017 - 2019, Facebook’s investments in data centers totaled $11.5 billion, and contributed a cumulative $18.6 billion in GDP to the U.S. economy. - For every $1 million in operating expenditures, there were 18 jo...bs supported, and for every $1 million in data center capital expenditures, there were 14 jobs supported in the local economy. - The combined efforts of designing high-efficiency data centers and investing heavily in renewable energy have helped Facebook data centers avoid 3.1 million metric tons of CO2 emissions since 2011. - By operating efficiently and through renewable energy procurement, Facebook saved 3.6 billion gallons of electricity grid-based water consumption in 2019. - From 2017 to 2019, Facebook made over 300 charitable investments in local communities. Facebook is committed to having a positive impact on local communities. We work to hire and source materials locally in order to bring additional investment and jobs to the regions that we call home. We also implement sustainable practices and build some of the most energy efficient data centers in the world, including the Newton Data Center. You can read the study here: https://www.rti.org//impact-facebooks-us-data/fulltext.pdf.

We’ve brought our Facebook Community Action Grants program to the Stanton Springs Joint Development Authority region, including Jasper, Morgan, Newton and Walton counties!! These grants support projects that meet the needs of our communities by harnessing the power of technology for community benefit, connecting people online or off and improving local STEM education. Applying is as easy as 1-2-3! Visit this link for Terms & Conditions: http://bit.ly/USProgramTerms2021. Click here for more information on the program. https://www.facebook.com/notes/newton-data-center/2021-facebook-community-action-grants-now-open/10158457190584000

Engineer for the Week (EFTW) is a program Facebook offers to give students the opportunity to build and learn about technology. We encourage educators and nonprofits to get involved and register today as the fall program is fast approaching and will begin on October 5. EFTW can be facilitated virtually and in-person. To register, visit https://engineerfortheweek.fb.com/facilitatorform-fbidc/.

Know a local nonprofit that puts the power of technology to use for community benefit, connects people online or off, or improves local STEM education? Tag them in this post! Community Action Grants applications are due October 16. Visit this link for Terms & Conditions: http://bit.ly/USProgramTerms2021. Click this link for more information on the program. https://www.facebook.com/notes/newton-data-center/2021-facebook-community-action-grants-now-open/10158457190584000

Many of us are spending more time than ever online due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, and it’s important to educate and empower young people to interact with media and technology in a safe and healthy way. Join the Facebook Safety team on September 23 at 2 p.m. ET as they speak to Dr. Michael Rich about the release of his new Digital Wellness Family Guide and to hear tips on how to help young people optimize their wellbeing when using technology. This will be streamed Live on Boston Children’s Hospital’s Facebook page, facebook.com/BostonChildrensHospital.