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NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 17 /CSRwire/ - The Entergy Charitable Foundation has awarded approximately $1 million in grants to nonprofit groups in states served by Entergy businesses, bringing to more than $3.7 million the total given during 2009. One of the primary grants is...
ATLANTA, Nov. 10 /CSRwire/ - Points of Light Institute and the Corporation for National and Community Service announced today that the 2010 National Conference on Volunteering and Service will be held in New York City, June 28-30. This event is the nation's largest...
MCLEAN, VA, Oct. 29 /CSRwire/ - Millions of Americans will unite in a common mission to improve the lives of others on Make A Difference Day, Saturday, Oct. 24. Sponsored by USA WEEKEND Magazine in partnership with HandsOn Network, Make A Difference Day...
ATLANTA, Oct. 29 /CSRwire/ - HandsOn Network and the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) issued the second round of a $1 million investment in 17 volunteer connector organizations and statewide agencies that manage and support volunteers, including state service commissions and...
NEW YORK, Oct. 23 /CSRwire/ - On Saturday October 24, 2009 Union Settlement Association will host non-profit Free Arts NYC and East Harlem children for a fun, exciting day of creative arts. The event is one in a series of rallies promoting the...
NEW YORK, Oct. 19 /CSRwire/ - "We need your service right now, in this moment-our moment-in history. I'm not going to tell you what your role should be; that's for you to discover. But I am going to ask you to play your...
SAN FRANCISCO, Ca., Oct. 13 /CSRwire/ - Following a unique challenge issued by the First Lady, The George Washington University and VolunteerMatch have partnered to launch a new Web site that will enable the GW student body to inspire and track the 100,000...
SCHAUMBURG, Il., Oct. 13 /CSRwire/ - Now in its fourth year, Motorola Inc.'s (NYSE: MOT) Global Day of Service continues the company’s tradition of bringing people together in service. More than 8,000 Motorola employees in 41 countries around the world will...
STAMFORD, Conn. , Oct. 06 /CSRwire/ - Take over 3 million volunteers and participants, and 1,000 grassroots organizations, provide them with the tools and motivation to make their hometown a better place, mix in 5.2 million volunteer hours, sweat, grit and elbow grease,...