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Category: Time/Talent/Volunteerism
First HBCU fraternity nears a century of giving back
July 19, 2010
Our state is strong in collective giving, or the idea that there is power in numbers when it comes to giving back. North Carolina's fraternities and sororities are a great example -- like the members of this black fraternity, who can be found giving back to their communities all over North Carolina.
Read more...“NFL’s Vonta Leach gives back to Robeson County” (The Fayetteville Observer)
June 24, 2010
The first six months of 2010 have been eventful ones for Vonta Leach. The Robeson County native completed his sixth season as a National Football League player and his third straight as a starter in January. Leach played so well that he was named an alternate at fullback for the NFL's Pro Bowl all-star game.
Read more...3T News Bites: Buncombe, Onslow and Durham Counties
June 03, 2010
1,000 women, coastal restoration, and a poverty DVD...Here's your taste of giving around the state, as reported in recent news.
Read more...Caught the volunteerism bug? Pass it on! [Part 2 of 2]
April 28, 2010
In celebration of National Volunteer Month, this is the second of two posts by guest blogger Amber Smith of ME3, a volunteer-matching organization in Wake County, NC. Read Part 1 here.
Read more...Caught the volunteerism bug? Pass it on! [Part 1of 2]
April 27, 2010
In celebration of National Volunteer Month, this is the first of two posts by guest blogger Amber Smith of ME3, a volunteer-matching organization in Wake County, NC. Catch Part 2 tomorrow!
Read more...One year ago yesterday…
April 22, 2010
The "Serve America Act" was passed on April 21, 2009, signaling the largest expansion of organized national service since FDR. Very appropriate for April, which is also National Volunteer Month!
Read more...“Seniors seen as key civic resource” (The Philanthropy Journal)
April 05, 2010
Elderly North Carolinians play a big role in the state's civic life and will be even more important as Baby Boomers start turning 65 in 2011, and the state should find ways to engage them in service activities, a new study says.
Read more...“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.
Read more...“Compassion Counts More Than Ever” (from Parade Magazine)
March 09, 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.
Read more...Local giving circle reaches milestone; Raleigh nonprofit conference on 3/29
March 02, 2010
- The Women's Giving Circle of Fayetteville has grown to over 100 members, and they have recently launched into their second year of grantmaking.
