Happy Friday! Here is our Olympic themed edition of the news this week - we hope you enjoy. Have a great weekend, and go U.S.A!

1) This week the AmeriCorps Alums Blog featured an Olympian who is a Teach For America Alum.

2) 5 Olympic Tips Of Volunteer Recognition.

3) 6 Olympic Athletes Who Give Back via Take Part.

4) Mother Nature Network blogs about generationOn's summer campaign.

5) The Future of Giving: Warren Buffett and Connected Philanthropy via Forbes.