Interfaith Group Uses Social Sites to Connect

January 5, 2009

Author: Elisabeth Monaghan

Source: YourHub: Denver South

http://denver.yourhub.com/DenverSouth/Stories/Faces-of/Story~564309.aspx

Social networking has quickly become a popular way for long-lost friends to find each other. A number of Internet users have also found social networks like Facebook and MySpace to be helpful for attracting customers and making new friends who share similar interests.

Among the greatest fans of social networking is Dave Corby founder of Common Tables, which is an organization whose mission is to promote cultural and religious tolerance. At 62, Corby has surprised many of his contemporaries with his rapid proficiency in social networking, but he feels he has finally discovered the most efficient tool available to spread the word about Common Tables to as many individuals, and as quickly as possible.

Since being established in April of 2007, Common Tables has drawn over 300 members; however, Corby continued to struggle with how best to attract more members and advocates who would tell others about his organization's mission. Then in the spring of 2008, Corby took the advice of a friend, and joined both Facebook and MySpace.