Connecting Givers for Good

“Older workers bring new purpose to volunteer work” (New York Times) March 12, 2010

Stuffing envelopes is out and meaningful work experience is in for a new generation of volunteers.

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Women’s History Month Spotlight: The Mentor March 10, 2010

March is National Women's History Month! This year's theme is "Writing Women Back Into History," and throughout the month, we'll be publishing a series of stories and interviews that highlight women givers from different North Carolina communities.

We invite you to join us in "writing women back into history," as we celebrate the MANY contributions of time, talent and treasure made by women in our state.

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“Compassion Counts More Than Ever” (from Parade Magazine) March 9, 2010

America is in the midst of a boom--and one that is benefiting and bonding us all. "During past tough economic times, there was a decrease in volunteering," says Patrick Corvington, CEO of the federal Corporation for National and Community Service. "But today there's a 'compassion boom' of people helping others." An exclusive new PARADE poll shows how and why so many Americans are working to improve our communities and the world.

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