TWEET. MEET. GIVE.

Twestival – it’s all the rage, you want to go and you definitely want to help. But…what is it exactly? Well, in short, it’s an event that is being held today in more than 175 cities around the world that brings Twitter communities together and raises money and awareness for the non-profit organization, “charity: water.” The goal at each of these events is to raise $4,000, just enough to dig one well and provide clean drinking water.

It all started in London UK, where a bunch of Twitter users were organizing a Tweetup, but also wanted to include a philanthropic angle to help a local homeless shelter. And, in about two weeks, these users were able to accomplish a goal that often requires month’s of planning.

At the same time in other parts of the world, other Twitter users were catching on and creating similar events that helped a selected charity. And, according to the official Twestival site, Twestival was “born out of the idea that if cities were able to collaborate on an international scale, but working from a local level, it could have a spectacular impact.”

Twestival obviously survives off of the Twitter members who have the passion to rally their local friends and family for a great cause, but it also opens the doors to other non-profit organizations that are in dire need of support. Who knew that in such a short amount of time, thousands of people could come together to help out one organization that helps so many people? Well, it’s happening, and we support it.

If you are looking to lend a helping hand, Twestival Baltimore will be held at Beehive Baltimore (@bhivebmore) at 5:30 PM located on 2400 Canton St., Suite 308. The entrance to the building is to the left of Austin Grill. Walk on in…

If you can’t attend, but would like to help, you can:

• Upload or buy music at Twestival.fm.
• Take part in the t-shirt design competition.
• Donate to charity: water.
• Watch live.

Tweet. Meet. Give – we like it.