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United We Serve
Submitted by NationalService... on Fri, 06/19/2009 - 11:22
In a video message released on Wednesday, President Obama unveiled United We Serve - a sustained effort to expand the size and impact of volunteer efforts in addressing tough challenges facing the nation.
Apply to be a 2010 Global Youth Service Day Lead Agency (Deadline: July 17)
Submitted by NationalService... on Fri, 06/05/2009 - 15:54
Looking for a way to increase participation in your programs while connecting with the larger youth service movement? Apply to be a Lead Agency for Global Youth Service Day 2010! Lead Agencies are organizations across the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Ontario, or New Brunswick that increase the scope, visibility, and sustainability of Global Youth Service Day by leading city, regional, or statewide service projects.
Read the Mongolia you never know from Nomad Green
Submitted by servicewire on Fri, 07/03/2009 - 13:18
PSC Receives National Recognition for Service Learning Project - eNews Park Forest
Submitted by servicewire on Fri, 07/03/2009 - 00:56
PSC Receives National Recognition for Service Learning ProjecteNews Park ForestFrom left to right, President Dr. Eric Radtke, Board Member Peg Donohue, Adjunct Professor of Political Science Tiffany Bohm, and Board Chair Mark Fazzini. ...
What Makes For Quality Service-Learning Professional Development?
Submitted by servicewire on Thu, 07/02/2009 - 17:53
Peace Out
Submitted by servicewire on Thu, 07/02/2009 - 16:09
Here’s some inspiration to send you off into the holiday weekend inspired and happy. A while ago we did a piece on Playing for Change. The goal of Playing for Change is to bring people together through music and they’ve certainly been doing that.
Personal Democracy Forum Superlative Roundup
Submitted by servicewire on Thu, 07/02/2009 - 14:46
Personal Democracy Forum (PDF), the largest conference covering the intersection of government and politics, drew about 1,000 people to New York this week for its sixth annual gathering.
Crowdsourcing Philanthropy
Submitted by servicewire on Thu, 07/02/2009 - 14:00
Posted by Scott Stadum.
Say one has quite a bit of money to donate to a good cause, but isn't sure who to give it to. How might she or he decide where the money should go?
Movies to Make You Think (And Act)
Submitted by servicewire on Thu, 07/02/2009 - 09:51
With summer finally upon us (although you’d never know it judging from all the rain we’ve had, at least around Boston), you might be looking at a little bit more free time. And, especially if the rain keeps up, more than you might want. What better way to spend the day than with movies that you can feel good about watching?
