Not often do I plug a cause by asking for donations. This cause, though, gets my time and I would like it to get your money (it gets my money also). A while back one of the teachers at my high school – you would think I was still in school, not on the board,… Continue reading Donations Welcome
The cornerstone of the Obama administrations national service plans is legislation that will provide for the gradual increase of service slots from 75,000 to 250,000. The legislation also comes with a $5.7 billion dollar price tag. Press releases claim the legislation, which President Obama is set to sign into law today, will “foster and… Continue reading National Service
Yesterday’s local Gannett paper had a reader response bit on whether the US should have a required service period after high school or college. Here is my response to that question. I read the call for those comments in the Press & Sun-Bulletin. I then read the responses. I don’t know that required volunteer service… Continue reading Required Service
I know that most adults get volunteerism. We understand that the cost associated with hiring qualified individuals is greater than a lot of non-profit and some for profit organizations can afford. The bigger question is, does our next generation understand. Kids are forced to volunteer. You can’t pass this class without volunteering x number of… Continue reading Volunteerism
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