Study shows motivation to volunteer mostly comes from desire to do good, also to network
Volunteers give time for many reasons NEW YORK — The biggest reason to do volunteer work for a charitable organization is because you support the cause, but there are plenty of other reasons — including professional networking. White House celebrates Xmas with recycled ornaments, natural materials and gingerbread house
White House Xmas theme: ‘Reflect, rejoice, renew’ Less jingle this year? Salvation Army’s iconic red kettles now take credit and debit cards
Salvation Army’s iconic kettles now credit ready Alaska volunteers strive to save Santa letter service after Postal Service puts program on ice
Volunteers strive to save Santa letter service Alaska volunteers hope to save Santa letter service after Postal Service puts program on ice
AK volunteers strive to save Santa letter service Postal Service ends Santa letter program, sparking cries of ‘grinch’ in North Pole, Alaska
Grinch! North Pole irked at end to Santa replies Postal Service halts program that brought flood of letters to Santa to North Pole, Alaska
Popular Santa letter program ends in Alaska Nonprofit comes to injured farmers’ rescue during harvest, sends volunteers to bring in crops
Volunteers come to injured farmers’ rescue With the nation aging quickly, safe, efficient transportation for seniors a major priority
Senior transportation a critical need When senior citizens finally surrender the car keys, they don’t have to lose their independence. Pa. locals embrace Flight 93 families after 2001 terror attacks that united them in history
Pa. locals, Flight 93 families united by history Pa. locals embrace Flight 93 families after 2001 terror attacks united them in tragedy
Pa. locals, Flight 93 families united by tragedy US Peace Corps to return to Sierra Leone after 16 years’ absence: US official
Peace Corps to return to Sierra Leone FREETOWN, Sierra Leone — A US official says the Peace Corps will return to Sierra Leone after 16 years’ absence. Widow of slain abortion provider among those praising NY’s tougher state laws
Widow of NY abortion provider praises tougher law NH, seeking $25k from Eagle Scout, is the lone state to regularly fine hikers for rescues
Hikers in NH must be prepared _ or pay for rescue Obama urges people to serve their communities, says government can’t, shouldn’t do it allCOLLEGE STATION, Texas — Calling public service “the essence of our liberty,” President Barack Obama on Friday urged Americans to step up and volunteer in their communities. Obama and elder Bush team up in Texas, calling on Americans to do more community serviceSAN FRANCISCO — President Barack Obama, who has called on Americans to perform more community service, is joining former President George H.W. Bush in urging citizens to volunteer. Isolated Turkmenistan denies entry to Peace Corps volunteersALMATY, Kazakhstan — The reclusive Central Asian nation of Turkmenistan has denied entry to dozens of Peace Corps volunteers, the organization’s country director said Friday. Quieter than health overhaul foes, grass-roots supporters are working hard, Obama camp saysNEW YORK — Fired up? Ready to go? You might not know it from the way President Barack Obama’s grass-roots supporters have been largely drowned out in the raucous debate over his health care plan. Volunteers weigh in on new grocery products at Kroger centerCINCINNATI — Before they reach store shelves, food and drinks proposed to be made for Kroger Co.’s brands must pass muster with taste-testers who are paid in nibbles and sips and in-store coupons. Recession delivers a jarring one-two punch to many charities: donations down, demand upNEW YORK — For many social-service charities across America, the recession has delivered a staggering one-two punch. Sharp drops in donations and investment income have been coupled by soaring demand for their services. Disney offers free admission to 1 million guests who complete day of volunteer work in 2010NEW YORK — Disney is offering a free day’s admission to 1 million guests who complete a day of volunteer work next year. Volunteers helping G-20 run smoothly also hope to show off Pittsburgh to diplomats, worldPITTSBURGH — Hundreds of volunteers have picked up trash, practiced foreign languages and prepared to greet the thousands of visitors arriving in Pittsburgh this week for the two-day Group of 20 economic summit. Fake NY Post draws attention to global warming 1 day before UN summitNEW YORK — A day before a U.N. summit on climate change, an activist prankster group distributed copies of a fake newspaper mimicking the New York Post to draw attention to global warming. 8 years after 9/11, nation observes somber rituals and summons a spirit of serviceNEW YORK — The nation marked the eighth anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks with rain-soaked remembrances and acts of volunteerism honoring those who rushed into danger to help. Volunteers turn national pain into national pride at 9/11 service events nationwideThousands of people heeded the call by President Barack Obama and Congress to observe Sept. 11 by volunteering. Here is a sample of events around the country. Mourners fall silent to mark 8th anniversary of nation’s worst terrorist attackNEW YORK — One last moment of silence is marking the eighth anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in New York City. Spirit of volunteerism rekindled at 9/11 remembrances, on 1st annual national day of serviceNEW YORK — With familiar rituals of grief and a new purpose to honor those who rushed into danger to help, the nation marked eight years since the Sept. 11 terror attacks Friday, with volunteers reading the names of the World Trade Center lost. NYC bells toll as Sept. 11 mourners mark attacks’ 8th anniversary under rainy skiesNEW YORK — Mourners in New York City are observing a second moment of silence on the eighth anniversary of Sept. 11. Families with pictures of loved ones observe 9/11 anniversary at park near NYC’s ground zeroNEW YORK — Families carrying photos of lost loved ones streamed into a plaza near ground zero on Friday to observe the eighth anniversary of the World Trade Center attack, wiping tears and raindrops from their faces under dreary skies. Volunteers plan events nationwide for 9/11’s first designation as day of serviceNEW YORK — Drawing on the spirit that spurred volunteers to rush to the burning World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, Americans looked for ways to help each other on a day better known for mourning the thousands of people killed in the nation’s worst terrorist attack. |
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