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AP: Volunteers came back to nonprofits in 2023, after the pandemic tanked participation
Thalia Beaty | Nov. 19, 2024
From foster grandparents who volunteer at an early child care center to citizen scientists who collect water quality data in remote locations, nonprofit volunteers have come back after the pandemic.
Lisa Respers France and Ebony Davis
CNN | June 18, 2024
On Tuesday, which would have been Takeoff’s 30th birthday, Quavo co-hosted the firstRocket Foundation Summit in collaboration with US Vice President Kamala Harris and the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention at The Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Read more on CNN.
June 14, 2024
Today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through its Administration for Community Living, released “Aging in the United States: A Strategic Framework for a National Plan on Aging- PDF” (PDF, 1.29 MB). The report lays the groundwork for a coordinated effort – across the private and public sectors and in partnership with older adults, family caregivers, the aging services network, and other stakeholders – to create a national set of recommendations for advancing healthy aging and age-friendly communities that value and truly include older adults. Read more on NIA.
June 13, 2024 | AP
AmeriCorps and Peace Corps awarded the first Harris Wofford Joint Service Award to more than 200 individuals in Houston, Texas at the annual Points of Light Conference. Read more on AP.
Addison Antonoff
Vineyard Gazette | May 24,2024
One of the national leaders of AmeriCorps came to Martha’s Vineyard this week to tell Islanders about the opportunities available through the federal agency’s programs.AmeriCorps connects citizens to various service opportunities across the country. Members of AmeriCorps can work in a variety of fields, including education and disaster relief. Read more on Vineyard Gazette.
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