Facebook to add gift playing cards, jobs and donation tools to its COVID-19 Community Help hub

Facebook is increasing its Community Help hub to higher serve native communities amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The hub has already observed vital utilization by means of the ones inquiring for meals, provides and details about native sources, in addition to use by means of volunteers and teams keen to be in agreement. Now, Facebo…
Facebook is expanding its Community Help hub to better serve local communities amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The hub has already seen significant usage by those requesting food, supplies and information about local resources, as well as use by volunteers and groups willing to lend a hand. Now, Facebo…Original article
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  2. "Facebook confirms its testing a new QR code feature and payment links for use with Facebook Pay to make it easier for people in the U.S. to send or request money from one another". (April 6, 2021)
  3. "Facebook this morning announced it will increase the penalties against its rule-breaking Facebook Groups and their members, alongside other changes designed to reduce the visibility of groups potentially harmful content". (March 17, 2021)
  4. "Facebook this morning announced a series of new rules designed to further penalize those who violate its community standards, specifically around Facebook Groups. It also introduced rules meant to crack down on the spread of misinformation through these more private networks". (September 17, 2020)
  5. "If youre old enough to remember the outrage that followed Twitters decision to replace stars with hearts (aka likes instead of favorites), then you know that Twitters user base has strong feelings about how it wants to engage with tweets". (March 24, 2021)
  6. "Facebook announced today it will begin rolling out new functionality that will allow Instagram and Messenger users to communicate across apps, in addition to bringing a host of Messenger -inspired features to the Instagram inbox". (September 30, 2020)
  7. "Facebook today is introducing a new tool that will allow rights holders to protect and manage their photos across both Facebook and Instagram". (September 21, 2020)
  8. "Facebook confirmed its testing a video speed-dating app called Sparked, after the apps website was spotted by The Verge. Unlike dating app giants such as Tinder, Sparked users dont swipe on people they like or direct message others". (April 13, 2021)
  9. "Shopify announced this morning its partnered with Facebook to expand its payment option, Shop Pay, to all Shopify merchants selling across both Facebook and Instagram". (February 9, 2021)
  10. "Facebook today is rolling out a new feature that will allow friends and family to watch videos together over Messenger". (September 14, 2020)
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