Who are Twilio’s partners?
Twilio.org has partnered with impact venture firms including Omidyar Network, Kapor Capital, Village Capital and Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, as well as Fast Forward Accelerator and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Contact us about the Impact Fund
How does Twilio focus its funding?
We focus our funding on platforms and strategies that make it easier, faster, and more affordable for organizations to connect with the people they serve. As part of the Pledge 1% movement, we’ve committed 1% of our company equity to fund Twilio.org for 10 years.
Is the Twilio grant round still open?
The grant round is now closed. To support global vaccine distribution and administration, Twilio.org committed $10 million in grants, $1 million in product credits, and 1,000 volunteer hours to support organizations helping underserved communities get vaccinated.
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Can I cash an expired settlement check?
After June 8, 2020, any uncashed settlement checks will be voided and cancelled. Do not attempt to cash any settlement checks after the void or expiration date listed on the check, or you may be subject to bank fees. If you still have an uncashed settlement check issued in 2019, you should not attempt to cash it.
What happens if you don't cash a class action settlement check?
Cy Pres Distribution. In other settlements, the unclaimed funds will be distributed to a charity, non-profit organization or university with the purpose of furthering the policy goals of the settlement.
How much money can you expect from a class action lawsuit?
A class action usually ends in a settlement as opposed to going to trial. Settlements in recent years have averaged $56.5 million.
How long does it take for a $30000 check to clear?
Most checks take two business days to clear. Checks may take longer to clear based on the amount of the check, your relationship with the bank, or if it's not a regular deposit. A receipt from the teller or ATM tells you when the funds become available.
The Conversation
Quick show of hands ‒ how many of you out there have thought about surreptitiously recording a conversation with someone? (Unless someone is reading over your shoulder, go ahead and raise your hand ‒ we can't see you.)
The Wire
Flowers, et al. v. Twilio Inc., et al., a case that recently settled in California Superior Court for Alameda County, deals with a corporate actor accused of recording consumer phone calls.
The Takeaway
Turns out California has some rather intense recording consent laws ‒ not a surprise from a state that's home to some of the country's most aggressive privacy legislation.
Edelman v. American Airlines – price advertising violations (March 2017)
Complaint. Answer. DOT request for evidentiary support and AA response. Docket and public comments.
Refunds for Minors, Parents, and Guardians for Purchases of Facebook Credits
On May 26, 2016, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California approved the settlement of a class action against Facebook involving in-app purchases of Facebook Credits by minor children.
Miriam Edelman v. American Airlines – improper denial of boarding
Complaint. Amended complaint. Second amended complaint. Answer. Joint agreement to partial settlement. Docket and public comments.
Edelman v. British Airways – price advertising violations (January 2015)
Complaint. Video evidence 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Answer. Docket and public comments.
COVID-19 vaccine distribution grant round and support
Thank you to all of the incredible organizations that applied to Twilio.org’s vaccine equity grant round. The grant round is now closed.
Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
Partnership for Drug-Free Kids, which has recently merged with Center on Addiction, provides families with the tools they need to take effective action for their child’s addiction.
Lesbians Who Tech
Lesbians Who Tech increases representation of queer and gender nonconforming persons in the tech community with their annual conferences, local events, mentorship, and scholarship programs.
Democracy Works
Democracy Works ensures that everyone has the opportunity to vote, by building the tools needed to upgrade the infrastructure of our democracy and improve the voting experience for voters and election officials alike.
Grants
We provide grants for nonprofits up to $150,000, with grant cycles occurring annually. If you’d like to be notified about our grant cycles, select Stay in the loop about the Impact Fund on our contact form, and we will email you details when they’re announced.
Social enterprise investments
Our investments in social enterprises range from $50,000 to $250,000, and we focus our funding on seed or Series A funding rounds.
