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Jan.
20
Friday Volunteer News Round-Up
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Vice President Biden joined volunteers at Girard College in Philadelphia
Happy Friday! This week Points of Light staff were busy organizing and volunteering for the Dr. Martin Luther King Day of Service! Thank you to everyone who engaged in service, participated in America's Sunday Suppers and/or commemorated the legacy of Dr. King in their own way! Here is a photo highlight from this years MLK Day- to see more photos and discussions visit our Points of Light Facebook page!
Here is a round up for interesting volunteer articles we saw this week. Comment and tell us what you want to read more about!
1) Volunteers Share the Virtues of MLK's message. A look into HandsOn Broward's MLK Day project. 2) Top 10 trends in CSR for 2012 at Forbes.com! 3) Being the Change That I Wish to See in the World. One woman’s story of her work in Kenya with We the Change. 4) Serve Someone Who Has Served Us on MLK Day. A great piece connecting MLK Day with present day values. 5) Bridging the gap between non-profits and for-profits. Businesses are working together to create social innovation!