Causecast combines media with causes to bring attention and donations to non-profit organizations. They raise money through partnerships as well as produce content such as podcasts that highlight the needs and goals of the organizations they work with.
Invisible Children
Causecast and the organization Invisible Children organized an event (in conjunction with the release of the film "The Rescue") with the goal of liberating children forced into fighting in the civil war of Uganda. The event took place April 25, 2009 and included a charity walk and a free music give away.Causecast: Invisible Children's The Rescue
Tech Crunch Unveiling
They presented at TechCrunch50 on September 10, 2008, and went live the same day. In the presentation, they showed a video clip of actress and author Jenny McCarthy talking about the Causecast service.
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In April 2009, the organization released the film One Of My Kind about Conor Oberest and The Mystic Valley band for free download
