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  • Guest Blogger: Greg Propper, Executive Director ServiceNation, On The 1 Year Anniversary Of The Serve America Act

    By iParticipate on Wed, Apr 21 2010, 15:21:40 | 0 comments

    One year ago today, President Obama signed the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act into law. This landmark bill signaled the largest expansion of national service since FDR.

  • Discover The Healthy Benefits of Helping Others

    By iParticipate on Wed, Apr 21 2010, 13:52:09 | 0 comments

    There are many reasons to volunteer, like giving back to the community or social networking. There is another important reason to volunteer, that you may not have considered: Volunteering is good for your health. Yes, studies show that volunteering provides benefits to both your mental and physical health. This means that the time you spend volunteering offers a double advantage: You help others and you're also helping yourself. See the full survey results (.pdf file).

  • National Conference on Volunteering and Service is Now Accepting Registrations

    By iParticipate on Wed, Mar 24 2010, 18:03:52 | 0 comments

    http://www.volunteeringandservice.org/ The annual event provides attendees with an opportunity to learn, connect and be inspired through exciting and informative plenary sessions, workshops, special events, service projects, exhibits, specialized corporate tracks and more. If you or your organization deals with volunteers in any capacity, this is an event you do not want to miss!

  • How Are the "Hope For Haiti Now" Donations Being Used?

    By iParticipate on Tue, Mar 23 2010, 16:01:06 | 0 comments

    It's been a couple of months since the earthquake in Haiti left victims without food, water and shelter. MTV News visits the country to witness the progress first-hand.

  • Create the Good Announces Go Green Twitter Sweeps

    By iParticipate on Tue, Mar 23 2010, 14:51:01 | 1 comment

    Tweet for a chance to Win! Tweet about ways to Go Green for a chance to win a trip for two to the Earth Day Celebration in Washington, DC. The grand prize winner will receive a trip for two to Earth Day on the National Mall, April 24th - 26th, 2010 including: * Roundtrip flights for winner + guest * 2 Night Hotel Stay * Earth Day gift bag, courtesy of Earth Day Network including: * 2 tee shirts & 2 VIP passes to Earth Day events on Sunday, April 25th, 2010. * $25 Metro Card

  • Mr. Rogers Honored with National Day of Volunteering

    By iParticipate on Fri, Mar 19 2010, 13:52:28 | 0 comments

    Mister Rogers cared deeply about his neighbors and his neighborhood, both in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe and in real life. Now, friends and colleagues of late television icon Fred Rogers want to honor his legacy with a national day of volunteering on his birthday. Rogers, who died in 2003 after battling stomach cancer, would have been 82 on Saturday. Read the full article on The Huffington Post.

  • Charlize Shoes Sell Out - More in May

    By iParticipate on Thu, Mar 04 2010, 17:10:56 | 0 comments

    Wow, that didn't take long. The 2nd batch of 500 pairs of Charlize Theron Africa Outreach shoes from Toms have already sold out. More are expected to arrive in May. We'll keep you posted. The limited edition Baobab Sunset and Baobab Night shoes run $54 and are sold exclusively on www.TOMSShoes.com. A portion of the proceeds from each pair go directly to the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project.

  • Bon Jovi - The Power of WE

    By iParticipate on Wed, Mar 03 2010, 15:16:56 | 0 comments

    This video, currently playing on Bon Jovi's tour, features Bon Jovi calling on Americans to take action and volunteer for something they believe in.

  • Additional Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project Shoes Available

    By iParticipate on Tue, Mar 02 2010, 13:52:49 | 0 comments

    In response to overwhelming demand, TOMS is excited to release a 2nd run of the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Shoe. The limited edition Baobab Sunset and Baobab Night shoes are available for $54 and sold exclusively on www.TOMSShoes.com. A portion of the proceeds from each pair will go directly to the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project.

  • “HOPE FOR HAITI NOW” Distributes $35M

    By iParticipate on Mon, Feb 08 2010, 11:59:22 | 0 comments

    “Hope for Haiti Now” announced the distribution of $35M as the first installment of funds raised through the January 22nd telethon: “Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief.”

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