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Seasons of Service
National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (February)
Submitted by NationalService... on Mon, 02/08/2010 - 15:01
On January 28, 2010, Associate Attorney General Tom Perrelli joined Senators Mike Crapo (ID), Sheldon Whitehouse (RI), and Joseph Lieberman (CT) to announce the United States Senate's unanimous passage of Senate Resolution 373, which designates February 2010 as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month."
Black History Month (February)
Submitted by NationalService... on Tue, 02/02/2010 - 21:43
National African American Read In (February)
Souper Bowl of Caring - February 7
Submitted by NationalService... on Sat, 01/23/2010 - 00:29
Join the movement that is transforming Super Bowl weekend into the nation's largest youth-led weekend of giving and serving. Souper Bowl of Caring equips and mobilizes congregations, schools and businesses to positively impact their communities by collecting money or food on or near Super Bowl weekend. 100% of the collections are donated directly to the charity of each group's choice. Get planning resources and register at www.souperbowl.org
National Green Week - February 1-5, 2010
Submitted by NationalService... on Sat, 01/16/2010 - 17:34
Green Education Foundation (GEF) is mobilizing two million children to participate in environmental educational programs during National Green Week 2010 (Feb. 1-5, 2010). The objective is to empower students to become environmental stewards within the context of their own lives. GEF provides all the educational content for the program including standards-based environmental lessons that are easily incorporated into science, math, language arts, social studies, and creative arts curriculum. www.nationalgreenweek.com
Thank Your Mentor Day - January 21
Submitted by NationalService... on Sun, 01/10/2010 - 19:42
As a highlight of National Mentoring Month, on January 21, "Thank Your Mentor Day," Americans are asked to honor those who have impacted their lives by thanking their mentors, passing on the virtue of mentoring by becoming a mentor to a local young person, and writing a tribute to their mentor and post it on www.whomentoredyou.org
To find mentoring opportunities, visit www.serve.gov/mentor
2nd Annual National Day of Listening (November 27)
Submitted by NationalService... on Thu, 11/19/2009 - 14:03
The Corporation for National and Community Service is teaming up with StoryCorps on its 2nd Annual National Day of Listening, November 27 to highlight the value of service during this holiday season.
We are inviting the public to interview everyday service heroes who help to shape the future of communities across the country-from volunteer firefighters to youth mentors to veterans returning from active duty-as part of the National Day of Listening. Woven together, these stories will help illustrate how volunteering can answer national challenges and trumpet the extraordinary acts of service that make a difference in the lives of so many Americans.
Family Volunteer Day (November 21)
Submitted by NationalService... on Sat, 11/14/2009 - 20:55
HandsOn Network, generated by Points of Light Institute, and the Walt Disney Company proudly present Family Volunteer Day, held on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. This day of service is designed to demonstrate the power of families who choose to volunteer together to support the communities where they live and serve. Family Volunteer Day projects contribute to community wellness, strengthen family bonds, help children learn compassion and civic responsibility, and allow adults to model important values - all while spending valuable time together.
March of Dimes Prematurity Awareness Month (November)
Submitted by NationalService... on Thu, 11/05/2009 - 00:09
Autumn is a special time for the March of Dimes because Prematurity Awareness Month is in November! This is our chance to spread the mission of this wonderful cause, educate others about what we do, and recruit young volunteers to fight for our nation's little ones. Join the March of Dimes this November. Download our toolkit.
One in eight babies is born too soon in America. But what about the rest of the world? The March of Dimes just published the results of the first-ever study into the global problem of premature birth. And the news is disturbing:
Mix It Up At Lunch Day (November 10)
Submitted by NationalService... on Thu, 11/05/2009 - 00:08
Students thrive-socially and academically-in schools that are inclusive. Yet, for far too many students, schools are hotbeds of exclusion. Social scientists have long maintained that contact between diverse groups helps alleviate tensions and reduce prejudice. Mix It Up seeks to break down the barriers between students and improve intergroup relations so there are fewer misunderstandings that can lead to conflicts, bullying, and harassment. http://www.tolerance.org/mix-it-up/lunch-day
Make a Difference Day (October 24)
Submitted by NationalService... on Thu, 11/05/2009 - 00:07
Make A Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping others -- a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. Everyone can participate. Created by USA WEEKEND Magazine, Make A Difference Day is an annual event that takes place on the fourth Saturday of every October.
Millions have participated. In 2008, 3 million people cared enough about their communities to volunteer on that day, accomplishing thousands of projects in hundreds of towns.
