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What Can You do as an Individual to Uplift Humanity?

Mallika Chopra | Posted 02.20.2009 | Living

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Mallika Chopra

The power that each of us has in our families, particularly as mothers, is incredible. We shape the world view, the biases, the sense of understanding and compassion in our children.

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Martin Luther King Day: A Day On, Not A Day Off

idealist.org | Posted 02.16.2009 | Living

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The National Service Inclusion Project--making it possible for everyone to serve--has announced several projects throughout the nation that have been ...

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Getting Ready For Obama's Big Day...Of Service

Huffington Post | Posted 02.15.2009 | Living

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Communities and non-profits across the country are gearing up for what will undoubtedly be a record number of volunteers on this upcoming Martin Luthe...

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SERVICE: Sign Up For Service Nation's Declaration Of Service

Service Nation | Posted 02.09.2009 | Living

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Sign Service Nation's "Declaration of Service" and start exploring service opportunities. ...

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When Times are Tough, the Tough Get Going -- and Volunteer

Linda Bergthold | Posted 12.24.2008 | Living

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Linda Bergthold

I've been receiving a lot of mail from nonprofits in my community asking for money. And I'll donate what I can. But there are other things we can do that involve more than just money -- volunteer our time.

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Obama, McCain Calls For National Service Reflect Divergent Experience

Lynne Glasner | Posted 10.31.2008 | Home

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Lynne Glasner

Service Nation is in the process of putting service back on the national agenda, a concept that has been missing from public discourse since JFK. In this light, McCain's proposed spending freeze for all but defense, veterans affairs and entitlements is horrifying.

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Why Doing Good Is Sexy

Julia Moulden | Posted 08.03.2008 | Living

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Julia Moulden

Doing good has never been hotter. Everybody's talking about their desire to make a difference, and volunteerism and civic participation are suddenly a...

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