Panelists: ; Joyce Bettencourt (SL: Rhiannon Chatnoir), Henry Allen (SL: Jaywick Forcella), Kathey Fateca (SL: Katydid Something), Katherine Mancuso (SL: Muse Carmona), Janyth Ussery (SL: Saxet Uralia)Panel Originally took place at SLCC10, Sunday, August 15, 2:30 to 3:30pmCan a virtual world manifest real life good? Virtual worlds like Second Life can be vibrant hubs of social based community but they can also be utilized as a place to carry out social good projects. This presentation will be an overview and panel discussion of best practices and learned experiences of five people working formally and informally on social good, nonprofit and philanthropic projects within Second Life. Topics such as using virtual simulation for support and awareness, fundraising, community outreach, and event planning along with the opportunity to ask questions, and pick the collective brains of the panelists.