One of the many panels at the 140conf included using twitter for the social good and how twitter is being used to spread a message about a charity or event going on in a certain location, globally, or effecting the lives of others.

Check out the video below to get an idea of what the group or charity is about, some announcements from the group and find out how you can help with the causes.

Adam Hirsch (@adamhirsch) – COO, Mashable.com
Amanda Rose (@amanda) – Founder, @twestival
drew olanoff (@drew)
Liane Thompson (@missilecitykids)
StaceyMonk (@StaceyMonk) – Founder of Epic Change and TweetsGiving.

[found via drew]