Posts for June, 2012
HandsOn Network is engaged in a focused field investment strategy called Innovation Hubs (iHubs), designed to dramatically accelerate the growth, effectiveness and impact of our network. Through iHubs we are engaging a cohort of our strongest, most progressive market leaders to formulate innovative approaches and pilot best-in-class initiatives with the intent of scaling the most impactful opportunities to benefit the entire network, and ultimately, the communities we serve.
Good & Ready, led by Points of Light, is a collaborative emergency preparedness engagement initiative, online and on-the-ground, working to increase youth and family preparedness working with core partners including the American Red Cross, Ready.gov, and the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes.
Today's post is written by Glenn Tilton, chairman of the Midwest for JPMorgan Chase.
Throughout the economic downturn and continuing recovery, individuals and organizations have looked to the volunteer sector to address community needs. While nonprofits have stepped in to help, the challenge of how civic engagement can build a stronger economy, more highly skilled and versatile workers, and create economic benefits remains.
- Neal Santos